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• What You Should Know About COVID-19 For This Holiday Season

  By Helina Selemon Verified| Seattle Medium Verified By Helina Selemon, New York Amsterdam NewsIf you don’t feel up-to-date aboutwhat’s going on with COVID-19, you’re probably not alone. COVID-19 has been waning in the public consciousness for some time: Four years in, only 20% of Americans now view the virus as a major threat to public health in the U.S., according to a Pew survey, but COVID-19 is still here.

  By Helina Selemon Verified · Seattle Medium

  Nov. 22, 2024

• At science writers national conference, panelists unravel the misinformation aftermath of 2023’s Ohio toxic train wreck

  By Helina Selemon Verified| National Association of Science Writers@ Story by Helina SelemonPhotography by Helina SelemonThe Feb. 2023 train derailment and chemical spill in East Palestine, Ohio, started as a breaking news story that quickly evolved into an environmental and information crisis in the weeks and months that followed.

  By Helina Selemon Verified · National Association of Science Writers

  Dec. 19, 2023

• Applications for heating assistance have opened - what you need to know to stay warm

  By Helina Selemon Verified| Niagara Gazette Verified Fall leaves have barely hit the ground, but utility bills will soon pivot from cooling to heating. For some New Yorkers whose utility costs are too high, preparing for winter and the energy bills that come with it can begin this week.

  By Helina Selemon Verified · Niagara Gazette

  Oct. 03, 2023

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New York Amsterdam News

The New York Amsterdam News is a historic Black-owned weekly newspaper, founded in 1909 by James H. Anderson. It began as a four-page publication sold for two cents in Manhattan and has grown to become one of the most influential African American publications in the United States. The newspaper serves as a vital voice for Black communities, covering topics such as civil rights, social justice, and cultural milestones. Headquartered in Harlem since the early 1940s, the Amsterdam News publishes weekly print and digital editions that address politics, culture, and community affairs. It has a rich legacy of amplifying prominent figures and documenting significant events in history. The newspaper also maintains extensive historical archives, accessible through partnerships with institutions like the New York Public Library. Recently, the Amsterdam News Educational Foundation initiated the “Save This Harlem Treasure” campaign to transform its headquarters into a museum, celebrating the history of the Black press.