Saturday, February 26, 2022

NYS Senator James Sanders, Advocates, Applaud Governor Hochul’s Funding of EDCAP to Assist Student Loan Borrowers

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Senator Sanders, Advocates, Applaud Governor Hochul’s Funding of EDCAP to Assist Student Loan Borrowers

From The Office of JAMES SANDERS JR.

The respective chairs of the State Senate and Assembly Banks committees today joined several nonprofit organizations who advocate on behalf of the 2.4 million New Yorkers struggling with student loan debt to thank Governor Kathy Hochul for including funding for EDCAP (Education Debt Consumer Assistance Program) in her executive budget.
 
Launched in 2019 with support from the State Legislature, EDCAP helps student loan borrowers effectively manage their debt and improve their financial health by providing free, unbiased, one-on-one consumer assistance. Since its inception EDCAP has helped hundreds of borrowers, saved consumers more than $2 million and managed more than $38 million in student loan debt.

With the increased funding from the Governor -- $3 million annually -- along with current support from the State Legislature, EDCAP will be able to expand statewide and establish a network of community-based organizations that will provide free and unbiased direct consumer assistance in their respective communities.
 
Student loan debt is a crisis in New York, impacting New Yorkers in both urban and rural communities and across socio-economic categories,” said State Senator James Sanders Jr., Chair of the Senate Banks Committee. “As the rest of the nation waits to see what the White House will do on the question of student debt cancellation, New York is stepping up with tools and resources to help borrowers get direct assistance fixing immediate issues such as delinquent or defaulted loans, unaffordable payments and developing long-term strategies for addressing their debt including applying for forgiveness or discharge programs. We thank the Governor for her support of this program.”

Sunday, February 20, 2022

Southeast Queen's Legendary Club Jackson Room Get's Lit February 26th With The Willie Martinez Quartet And Ed Jackson

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Ed Jackson Heat's It Up With Willie Martinez AT The Southeast Queens Spot For Jazz Jackson Room

By Ed Jackson

The time has finally arrived! The first show of 2022 is right around the corner and we hope you can join us. This show is a very special one as we welcome back a favorite of the Jackson Room: the Willie Martinez Quartet with yours truly, Ed Jackson, as a special guest

Willie Martinez has been a familiar face in New York City’s eclectic music scene for well over twenty years. He is also one of the most sought after drummers on the Latin Jazz scene today. 

You won't want to miss this riveting performance with Willie Martinez joining the Jackson Room live in-person and streaming online. Join us February 26th for two very special shows at 7:00pm and 8:30pm.

Checkout This Video Presentation By
Ed Jackson And His Quartet

Discover Why The UPlifting Black History Month Film Festival Is Poised For A Riveting Epic 3rd Season

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Queens Underground International holds Season 3 of its Annual Black History Month Film Festival.
Queens Underground International is holding its 4th Annual 1st Ever Black and Brown History Month Film Festival featuring live performances, panels, and guest speakers. The festival will take place on February 26th, 2022, and again on April 8th and 9th, 2022, from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. (April 8th hours are 6:30pm to 10:00pm, April 9th hours are 4pm to 9:30pm.) Festivities on all three dates will be held at King Manor Museum, 150-03 Jamaica Ave, Queens, NY 11432. Tickets are available for purchase now at https://queensundergroundblackhistorymonthfilmfest.eventbrite.com

Queens Underground International is going BOLD this year for Black History Month! They have extended their festival to become the Black and Brown History Month Festival, with events in February and April. This allows them to continue the festivities into National Poetry Month and end this exciting and inspiring festival with a huge Poetry Slam. With submissions from over 16 countries this year, each event is filled with stories from cultures all over the world.

See The Black History Film Festival Trailer Below...