Food banks across the U.S. were stretched thin even before the federal government shut down. Rising food prices had driven a growing number of people to their doors. Cuts to federal programs had left them with less to give. Now, that system is anticipating an even greater surge in demand.

Still watching the NYC mayoral debate. I would be passed out if I took a shot everytime Curtis Sliwa tells us he is the subway system everyday. Give it a rest sir. 🙄

Watching the NYC mayoral debate. Andrew Cuomo can't help but be condescending toward Zohran Mamdani. What a turnoff!

"The city’s largest school bus companies notified the state Department of Labor that they are preparing to shut down operations and lay off employees on Nov. 1 if they don’t receive a contract extension, the New York Post first reported Monday." #NYC www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025...

I got the call around 10am, then spent the next hour and change texting with the folks I knew who also got word, and the thing that kept circling in my mind was that I couldn't think of a single comparable artist loss for Black Gen X.

Lawd not Dr. Wendy and Happy Eddie. I am in shock. 😳 www.tmz.com/2025/10/10/w... #RHOP #BlackSky #WendyOsefo #EddieOsefo

Puff should have gotten more time. Some people need to be sat down, forreal. The fact that his sentence surprised him tells me he ain't got it yet.

Let's be clear: Diddy should've received at least 10 years. But I guess this is better than him walking out today.😏 #Diddy #DiddyTrial #BlackSky

Gift Article from the NYT: www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...

Diddy sentenced to 50 months in prison. Meaning Four years and two months. Word on the street is that he had a speaking engagement planned. Ha! He really thought he was going home today. The judge said: Not On My Watch! Now watch him get a pardon. 🙄 #DiddyTrial #Diddy #BlackSky

"If the enhanced subsidies don’t get renewed, the 140,000 or so New Yorkers who benefit from them are expected to pay an average of $114 more for insurance each month, according to an analysis from the state Department of Health, or nearly $1,400 for the year."

Why do members of Congress continue to get paid during a government shutdown? Maybe if they had to go without a paycheck they would do better by us. Year after year the same old circus🙄. The people are tired. #GovernmentShutdown

Good Riddance! Bye Eric Adams. NYC won't miss you AT ALL! (gift article) www.nytimes.com/2025/09/28/n... #NYC #EricAdams

Say what now?

and a hat

"Vaccines are safe. They are life-saving, and I would encourage any parent who is concerned about whether or not their child should get a vaccine to talk to their pediatrician to understand the benefits of these life-saving medical products..." — Former CDC director Susan Monarez

Greenfield wrote in an open letter late Tuesday night — shared on X by his co-founder Ben Cohen — that he could no longer "in good conscience" remain an employee of the company and said the company had been "silenced." www.nbcnews.com/business/bus...

NEWS: Gov. Kathy Hochul has endorsed Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor "We’ve had our disagreements. But in our conversations, I heard a leader who shares my commitment to a New York where children can grow up safe in their neighborhoods and where opportunity is within reach for every family."

Same here. Target may as well go 'head and close my Red Card. #TargetBoycott

#BlackSky, how y'all doing? Let us continue to mind our black business. We don't have to comment on everything. Okay lemme comment on one thing... I just love how Cardi B is promoting her new album.

I learned a lot about some folks this week. Whew.

I'm in love with this Cafe Bustelo instant coffee. Makes some delicious iced coffee. Have you tried it? I need some recipes. 😊

Remembering all the lives lost on 9/11. Seeing the second tower go down is a memory I will never forget. 💔 #NeverForget #September11

GOOD NEWS: Despite RFK Jr saying he would cancel $500 million in mRNA research, the House Committee on Appropriations has passed a spending package, that includes $1.1 billion for “advanced research and development” at BARDA, which includes research on mRNA vaccines.

“Three students were critically wounded on Wednesday in a shooting at Evergreen High School in the Colorado foothills. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office says one of those students is the shooting suspect.” www.cbsnews.com/colorado/new...

Meanwhile in NY, "Hochul said the move is necessary because of health care funding cuts included in the domestic policy bill passed by Republicans in Congress earlier this year."😤😡 gothamist.com/news/gov-hoc...

Have you tried EMDR with clients/for yourself to deal with childhood trauma? Need something beyond talk therapy to manage emotions that have surfaced since the death of the person who abused me for years during my childhood. In addition, my migraines have increased. #TherapistSky

The Epstein survivors are very brave. I hope they get the justice they deserve. 🙏🏾 youtube.com/watch?v=GNNn...

They say mind over matter so how many times should I say, "I won't let this migraine ruin my day" for it to work? 🥺 #MigraineSky #MigraineChat

Mexico says its postal service is suspending package shipments to the United States, following similar steps taken by countries from the European Union and elsewhere - abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory...

Amazing!

As Blood Cancer Awareness Month approaches, it's time we share with our community what having myeloma really means. Tell your story with our new easy-to-use custom graphic creator to make your mark. Try it at knowmyeloma.org and share online with #KnowMyeloma!

In addition to creating a joyous event, Zohran Mamdani just showed the stupidity of Fox News's "Crime is so bad in New York City, people are afraid to go out in the street or take the subway!!!"

Target cut its own throat! Christmas is coming and there will not be any customers,!

I mean just go head and close it then. Cuz I aint going back. #TargetBoycott #BoycottTarget #TargetFast #Target #BlackSky #DEI

It's a beautiful day in NYC. Glad summer came back. 🌞

I am grateful for these direct support professional commercials airing in New York. Finding quality staff can be tough. Check out #MoreThanWork | Direct Support Careers share.google/UoxFjrBAZPiZ... #Disabilities

Summer in NYC I am not pleased. smh 😏

Target ate 6 straight months of decline instead of just... making sh*t right. That's wild.

US pediatric group breaks with federal policy, recommends COVID vaccines for young children… www.reuters.com/business/hea...

Well, well, well!!! Good Riddance. I haven't shopped at Target since they betrayed the black community.

Hurricane Erin will not mess up my summer plans. Yes it will rain today but this is New York City. We will just move the fun indoors. 🤷🏾‍♀️

I saw this headline and wondered do I want to start my day pissed off? #Autism

Hey Migraine Buddies. May we all have a pain free days. One day at a time... #MigraineChat #MigraineBuddy

This may be a silly question but I'm gonna ask it anyway. Do migraines ever stop or is this a lifetime condition? I am so tired of the pain😳. The meds help but they can only do so much. I just want it to stop. #MigraineSky #MigraineChat

This migraine tried to take me out today but my triptan came through. Sheesh 🙌🏾 #MigraineSky #MigraineChat

So much trouble in the world 🎶

One thing Walgreens gonna do is blow up your phone until you pick up your prescription. Sheesh! 😏

I need something good to binge before my last semester of grad school starts. Please share suggestions. It has been a long journey since I started but I am almost at the finish line. Won't he do it. 🙏🏾 #MovieSky

🚨Attention NYC parents