New York City’s deed theft prevention office is now open and it arrives at a moment when the crisis it was built to fight has never been more visible. On April 24, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani established the city’s first Mayor’s Office of Deed Theft Prevention. He appointed attorney Peter White as its director. The…
Brooklyn
Inside Brooklyn’s vibrant festival that transformed African American culture
Brooklyn came alive with music, movement, and history as the Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation hosted its third annual Rhythms & Movements Festival from February 20 to 28, 2026. The nine-day celebration of African American culture launched the organization’s 25th anniversary year, blending performances, workshops, and community-centered programming across the borough. This year’s festival, themed…