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COVER STORY: While the MTA insists the upcoming fare increase is necessary to sustain the transit system and is below the rate of inflation, critics argue that this ongoing cycle of fare hikes criminalizes poverty.

MTA fare hikes have been declared, but activists still aim to fight them

MTA fares will rise to $3. Reduced fares for seniors and the disabled will be $1.50, while express bus fares will increase to $7.25.

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Please see our statement on the unauthorized use of our logo to create a false story by City Council candidate Johnathan Rinaldi.

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New York Amsterdam News @nyamnews.bsky.social · 15h

Black New Yorker: Basketball was everything to Antoine Noble—and that passion never left. Though a knee injury changed his path, his love for the game and his Harlem community led him to youth development. He’s dedicated to ensuring the next generation has a shot!

Antoine Noble’s passion for basketball is giving kids a chance to say ‘We Got Next’

Growing up in Harlem, Antoine Noble says basketball was everything to him.

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New York Amsterdam News @nyamnews.bsky.social · 16h

EDITORIAL: Mayor Adams gave the state service—reduced shootings, etc. However,his failures dominate the story. To the citizens of New York the accomplishments are merely footnotes. #NYCpolitics.

EDITORIAL: In hindsight, Adams’ ironic exit is almost Shakespearean

Like Shakespeare's “Othello,” Mayor Eric Adams can claim he did “the state some service, and they know’d it.”

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New York Amsterdam News @nyamnews.bsky.social · 17h

Too many Black Americans wait longer for transplants—and some never make it off of the list.

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New York Amsterdam News @nyamnews.bsky.social · 18h

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawyers want the hip-hop mogul sent to a low-security federal prison in New Jersey to serve his four-year, two-month prison sentence, telling a judge Monday that the facility’s drug treatment program will help him stay clean.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers want him sent to a New Jersey federal prison that offers drug treatment

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawyers want the hip-hop mogul sent to a low-security federal prison in New Jersey to serve his four-year, two-month prison sentence, telling a judge Monday that the facility’s drug treatment program will help him stay clean.

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New York Amsterdam News @nyamnews.bsky.social · 19h

Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani turned up as the National Action Network (NAN) celebrated its 15th Annual Triumph Awards, which featured several high-profile honorees in a star-studded event on October 6. His rival candidate, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo,was absent.

Mamdani is guest speaker at NAN’s 15th Triumph Awards, Cuomo a no-show

Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani turned up as the National Action Network (NAN) celebrated its 15th Annual Triumph Awards.

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New York Amsterdam News @nyamnews.bsky.social · 20h

Today we honor civil rights activist and founder of The Rainbow PUSH Coalition Rev. Jesse Jackson on his 84th birthday!

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New York Amsterdam News @nyamnews.bsky.social · 21h

The annual #GameChangers conference, held last week in #NewYorkCity, celebrated its 15th class of honorees. Leaders in sports came from around the country to discuss today’s progress and the journey still to come in women’s sports.

Leaders in women’s sports share their wisdom at Game Changers conference

The annual Game Changers conference, held last week in New York City, celebrated its 15th class of honorees.

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New York Amsterdam News @nyamnews.bsky.social · 22h

If you have not seen “Stranger Things: The First Shadow,” playing at the #MarquisTheatre in the Marriott on W. 46th Street, then you must make plans to see this horror play which comes brilliantly to life in front of your eyes.

Gabrielle Nevaeh talks about her stage debut in ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’

If you have not seen “Stranger Things: The First Shadow" then you must make plans to see this horror play.

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New York Amsterdam News @nyamnews.bsky.social · 23h

ICYMI: It took just a couple of days after Mayor Eric Adams dropped out of the 2025 campaign before the remaining candidates began targeting each other. While the race may have become more focused, it is no less scurrilous.

Adams drops out of race and remaining candidates immediately begin taking jabs

After Mayor Eric Adams dropped out of the 2025 campaign, the remaining candidates began targeting each other.

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New York Amsterdam News @nyamnews.bsky.social · 1d

Christopher Nieves was jailed over a pedicab violation—and died before ever seeing a judge. His story is a tragic reminder that NYC’s jail system still puts vulnerable lives at risk. #JusticeReform #Rikers

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New York Amsterdam News @nyamnews.bsky.social · 1d

The #AFGE and #AFSCME have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over firing threats due to the government #shutdown.

Trump admin government shutdown’s firing threats challenged in court

The AFGE and AFSCME have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over firing threats due to the government shutdown.

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New York Amsterdam News @nyamnews.bsky.social · 1d

The Trump administration is canceling millions of dollars in magnet school grant funding after New York City officials missed a last week deadline to overhaul their policies regarding transgender students.

Trump administration cancels NYC magnet school funding over transgender student policies

The Trump administration is canceling millions of dollars in magnet school grant funding after New York City officials missed a Tuesday deadline to overhaul their policies regarding transgender students.

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“Vinyl NYC: 33 1/3 of the Best Record Stores Across All Five Boroughs,” husband and wife architectural and interior photographers James and Karla Murray explore New York City’s iconic record shops from across all 5 boroughs. Read more here: http://bit.ly/48Y3AEO .

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New York Amsterdam News @nyamnews.bsky.social · 1d

Assemblymember Landon Dais is making a statewide push to end poverty among veterans, especially among Black and Brown veterans, who are more prone to experience homelessness and unemployment after their service.

Rally calls for end to veterans’ poverty

Assemblymember Landon Dais is making a statewide push to end poverty among veterans, especially among Black and Brown veterans.

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The late Michael D. Dinwiddie, the curator of an absolutely breathtaking exhibition recently opened at #LincolnCenterPerformingArtsLibrary, “Syncopated Stages: Black Disruptions to the Great White Way.”

‘Syncopated Stages’ — a magnificent tribute to Black Broadway

If ever there was a man who loved Black Theater and the contributions of Black artists on Broadway, it was the late Michael D. Dinwiddie.

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New York Amsterdam News @nyamnews.bsky.social · 1d

The #Guyana-born educator, arrested by masked #ICE agents in #Iowa last week, has not only championed a stellar academic career in the U.S. but was on his way to becoming a high-ranking police officer back home before migrating to the U.S..

Guyanese educator facing deportation, plans to fight

Ian Roberts, 54, the Iowa public schools superintendent, remained in an ICE detention facility at the start of the week facing deportation.

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The CDC's ACIP vaccine committee was in disarray, voting three times in two days on a combined MMR-Chickenpox vaccine. Members admitted they were confused about the funding.

Amid Confusion Over US Vaccine Recommendations, States Try To ‘Restore Trust’

When the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices met last week, confusion filled the room.

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Black women were the central focus at a NYC mayoral forum held on September 29th in Harlem. The three major candidates discussed their platforms specifically with NY1's Cheryl Wills at the Apollo Stages.

Mayoral hopefuls tackle issues facing Black women in Harlem showdown

NYC mayoral candidates discussed how their policy platforms pertain to Black women at an event at the Apollo Theater.

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New York Amsterdam News @nyamnews.bsky.social · 2d

EDITORIAL: "As the city’s second elected Black mayor, Eric Adams patterned himself after David Dinkins — prophetically right down to being a one-term office holder. But as we often say, all comparisons are odious."

EDITORIAL: In hindsight, Adams’ ironic exit is almost Shakespearean

Like Shakespeare's “Othello,” Mayor Eric Adams can claim he did “the state some service, and they know’d it.”

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New York Amsterdam News @nyamnews.bsky.social · 2d

If you have not seen Gabrielle Nevaeh in “Stranger Things: The First Shadow,” playing at the Marquis Theatre in the Marriott on W. 46th Street, then you must make plans to see this horror play which comes brilliantly to life in front of your eyes.

Gabrielle Nevaeh talks about her stage debut in ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’

If you have not seen “Stranger Things: The First Shadow" then you must make plans to see this horror play.

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New York Amsterdam News @nyamnews.bsky.social · 2d

Too many Black Americans wait longer for transplants—and some never make it off of the list.

Share your views in our short survey. Your voice could help save lives.

👉Visit http://bit.ly/4nzm82L to take the survey.
#DonateLife #BlackHealthMatters

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