Ariama Long

New York

Poet/Politics Reporter. #CUNY @NewmarkJSchool grad. @Report4America Corps Member @NYAmNews 21-22 @Poynter Koch Media Fellow from 20-21

Articles

Mayor Rumble: The Fight for City Hall

2 weeks ago | amsterdamnews.com | Ariama Long

NAN mayoral forum draws big-name candidates The National Action Network (NAN), with founder Rev. Al Sharpton playing host, held a mayoral forum last week. by Ariama C.
Mastering fitness and wellness with entrepreneur Nundiah-Danielle Edwards

2 weeks ago | amsterdamnews.com | Ariama Long

The New Body Project creator Nundiah-Danielle Edwards outside her private studio located within Atrium82 at 82 6th Ave in Brooklyn. Credit: Ariama C.
NAN’s celebrates 34th year with star-studded Keepers

2 weeks ago | amsterdamnews.com | Ariama Long

Keepers of the Dream Gala with host and comedian Anthony Anderson (center), Governor Kathy Hochul, NAN Chairperson of the Board Rev. Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson, and NAN President & Founder Rev. Al Sharpton (far right) on stage on Wednesday, April 2. Credit: (PHOTO CREDIT: Ariama C.
NAN mayoral forum draws big-name candidates

2 weeks ago | amsterdamnews.com | Ariama Long

The National Action Network (NAN), with founder Rev. Al Sharpton playing host, held a mayoral forum last week that drew big-name candidates such as former Governor Andrew Cuomo and incumbent Mayor Eric Adams. The forum was held at the Sheraton Hotel in Manhattan from April 2 to 6, during NAN’s annual convention. The forum’s panel included Sharpton, former Congressmember Max Rose, and CEO and Executive Director at Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies (FPWA) Jennifer Jones Austin.
2025 tax lien sale cometh, May 20

2 weeks ago | amsterdamnews.com | Ariama Long

The city’s property tax lien sale puts many homeowners at risk of losing their homes because it publicizes outstanding tax and sewer debts, particularly for Black and Brown individuals, seniors, and veterans. “For most New Yorkers, the tax lien sale is a little-known process, but for far too many homeowners, many of whom should never have been on the list in the first place, it carries devastating consequences,” said Khari Edwards, a candidate for Brooklyn borough president this year.
No more SNAP, Medicaid, or Social Security? Dems warn about Republican push to cut essential programs

3 weeks ago | amsterdamnews.com | Ariama Long

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and his colleagues have been sounding the alarm for weeks about the Republican push to cut Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and other crucial social programs in the near future. “We are standing together in defense of the American people,” said Jeffries at a press gaggle on the Capitol steps on April 1. “Democrats are focused on driving down the high cost of living.
Black and Brown New Yorkers should care about the 2030 Census

3 weeks ago | amsterdamnews.com | Ariama Long

Assemblymember Landon Dais (at podium) hosted a Census Advocacy Day on National Census Day in Albany, Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Contributed by Dais’ office. Credit: FRANCESCO DAMICO photo The upcoming 2030 Census count will be a pivotal point in deciding congressional seats for the state, as well as funding and resources for neighborhoods of color.
New Yorkers are fired up over Trump’s executive order targeting voting rights and citizenship

3 weeks ago | amsterdamnews.com | Ariama Long

One of President Donald Trump’s latest executive orders is targeting voting rights and mail-in ballots. A move that New York State officials and advocates are slamming as an attack on voters of color, immigrants, and low-income communities. The order, which was made public on March 25, requires people to show documents, like a passport, proving their citizenship in order to register to vote –– mimicking the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act).
Myrie releases Black Agenda for mayoral campaign

3 weeks ago | amsterdamnews.com | Ariama Long

State Senator Zellnor Myrie pictured with a youth basketball league. Credit: Contributed by Myrie’s campaign. State Senator Zellnor Myrie, a mayoral candidate in this year’s election, released a Black Agenda for NYC this week.
Mayor Eric Adams escapes prosecution as feds drop corruption case

3 weeks ago | amsterdamnews.com | Ariama Long

New York City Mayor Eric Adams delivers remarks to the media outside of Gracie Mansion on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.