Christian Spencer
Reporter at Freelance
Freelancer for @Newsday, covering life on the Island. I also freelance for other publications. RT≠ endorsement.🇬🇾. The night brings good advice. Sleep on it.
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2 weeks ago |
amsterdamnews.com | Christian Spencer
Singing and dancing children from the Reaching for the Arts program had local politicians cheering at Verdi Square in Manhattan recently, but beneath the melodies and smiles, the Black woman-led nonprofit is struggling to stay financially in tune. On March 28, children of various ages, genders, and races from five schools were united by one beat: honoring women who have contributed to the city’s arts and culture.
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1 month ago |
amsterdamnews.com | Christian Spencer
Educators, parents, and politicians rallied outside City Hall, condemning Mayor Eric Adams’ sweeping education budget cuts as they blasted his perceived coziness with President Donald Trump amid federal education rollbacks. About 50 demonstrators gathered on the steps of City Hall.
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1 month ago |
amsterdamnews.com | Christian Spencer
A call for economic resistance rang out from Antioch Baptist Church, where faith leaders gathered to launch a 40-day boycott of Target. Inspired by the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Dr. Jamal Bryant of the JHB Movement, along with Rev.
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2 months ago |
amsterdamnews.com | Christian Spencer
Activist Alex Miser Duncan leading hundreds of protesters in march from Times Square to Union Square (Christian Spencer photo) New York City Comptroller Brad Lander and a coalition of transit advocates took to the streets recently to defend congestion pricing against President Donald Trump’s attacks.
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2 months ago |
amsterdamnews.com | Christian Spencer
It was on Presidents’ Day, during a national day of protest, that Edafe Okporo, a candidate for City Council in District 7, seized the moment to declare his commitment to countering the influence of President Donald Trump’s policies in New York City. Under a gray winter sky, the crowd gathered at Union Square on E. 14th St., joining other demonstrations nationwide as they opposed a political narrative rooted in exclusion and division.
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The Mets have Grimace to thank for tonight
Mark Vientos is wearing Grimace on his cleats https://t.co/ad1m7MCfsi
To be fair to them, these reporters were probably instructed to cover Bill’s thoughts on Elon for views and only for views.
Bill Burr refuses the media bait: "You journalists need to get your balls back" https://t.co/CqNuKjkqUV
Oh my God! I have to go back
Now announcing #UMD’s 2025 Commencement Speaker: @KermitTheFrog! 🎉💚 The beloved Muppet and legendary frog will return to the campus where he was created to share an inspiring message with our 2025 graduates. https://t.co/YAOW6cLqKy | #UMDGrad @TheMuppets https://t.co/aSql864mX4