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ISSUE 179 VOLUME 23
May 18-29, 2023
SERVING THE CARIBBEAN AND HISPANIC COMMUNITIES! Editorial credit: Sodel Vladyslav / Shutterstock.com
New York City’s Restaurant Industry Continues to Struggle in the Post-Pandemic Era BY PEARL PHILLIP
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he restaurant industry is integral to New York City’s social and economic DNA. From intimate, family-owned restaurants and food carts to four-star world-famous establishments, New York boosts restaurants that offer cuisines from every part of the world. Restaurants lend vitality to each neighborhood, from Liberty Avenue in Queens to Flatbush and Bed-Stuyvesant
Decimation of Vulnerable Nations Inevitable If Global Warming Continues On Present Trend ....2
Delicious Caribbean meal of stewed oxtails, rice and peas, steamed cabbage and green peas.
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The Most Common Car Crash Injuries In NY ....22
BY MAYA WILEY CIVIL RIGHTS.ORG
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t’s been one year. One year ago today (May 2), the board of The Leadership Conference honored me with the opportunity to lead. One year ago to the day the draft opinion that robbed us of the fundamental right to abortion — the first fundamental right taken away by the Court in the history of our nation. One year ago we
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were reeling from — as we still are — the rise of murderous hate. More recently we saw a traumatizing video of Tyre Nichols being beaten and the historic criminal indictment of a former president. I could go on. It’s been quite a year. It may seem strange in the midst of the dangers to our democracy we collectively face, but as I reflect on my first year I want to express my gratitude continued on page 4
USCIS Updates Review Process for the Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans ....12
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Getting Utility Services: Why Your Credit Matters ....13
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Reflecting on My First Year as President and CEO of The Leadership Conference
Urgent Action Needed to Tackle Stalled Progress on HealthRelated Sustainable Development Goals ....3
COVID Fatigue: CBT Could Help People Manage Symptoms ....16
Estate Planning: What Happens If You Die Without a Will ....7
Join the Fastest Growing Industry: Become a Paralegal ....14
Four Mistakes That Are Causing Him to Take You For Granted ....19
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