LANSING, MI -- The Turning Point of Lansing gives male students in grades 7 through 12 in the Tri-County area cultural, developmental and emotional support through the direct and regular interaction with our elders. Grounded by Nguzo Saba, The 7 Principles of Kwanzaa, The Turning Point of Lansing is a change agent for young African American males in the Greater Lansing area. Our monthly educational sessions help our charges understand and define their emerging roles in our homes, communities and society at-large. 

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  Midwest Bus Corporation, an Owosso, MI, UAW based, transit bus remanufacturer that also provides aftermarket replacement parts, used bus sales, bus leasing, and field services to the transit industry, announces that it is hosting a job fair for persons looking for manufacturing work. The event will take place on May 23rd from 3:00 - 6:00 pm at its headquarters, 1940 W. Stewart St. in Owosso.

  Midwest Bus Corporation, an Owosso, MI, UAW based, transit bus remanufacturer that also provides aftermarket replacement parts, used bus sales, bus leasing, and field services to the transit industry, announces that it is hosting a job fair for persons looking for manufacturing work. The event will take place on May 23rd from 3:00 - 6:00 pm at its headquarters, 1940 W. Stewart St. in Owosso.

 LANSING, MI  – Chong-Anna Canfora filed for the race for the Lansing City Council 4th Ward seat today, submitting nominating petitions with 150 signatures from neighbors in the ward.

Above is the type of accused vehicle in the hit and run (not actual vehicle). Moreover, investigators are continuing their efforts to locate the victim’s next of kin.   As a result, the victim’s name is not being released at this time.

 Spring is here and summer is fast approaching and the Lansing Police Department wants to remind you of some tips to help keep you and your family safe.

Elisa Lashawn Hogan

On Sunday, May 5, 2013 at approximately 1:50 a.m.  Lansing Police were in the area of E. Michigan and Larch St. and were flagged down by an employee of a Rum Runners. The employee stated he was having trouble with a patron.

An appetizer that is easy to make and a hot item with the guests!

BAY CITY, MI - “I didn’t know anything was wrong with me,” stated Kelly Reinhardt, 39, of Bay City. “My daughter noticed I was acting strange and I was confused, but I didn’t realize it.”

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Nearly 70 years after the United States bombed Japan in 1945, Michigan State University has acquired the world’s largest collection ofinterviews with bomb survivors living in North and South America.

The Ingham County Sheriff's Office Delhi Division is investigating a missing juvenile. Jamia Janay Tyson, a 13-year-old  black female has been missing since April 20,2013.

Tyler Perry’s “Temptation” releases in theaters April 29 with Jurmee Smollett-Bell also starring Lance Gross, Kim Kardashian, Vanessa Williams, Robbie Jones and Brandy Norwood. 

Try it!  This strawberry dish is delicious!

Rev. Dr. Patricia Coleman-Burns

LANSING, MI -- A “First Lady Celebration” was held for Rev. Dr. Patricia Coleman-Burns.  She is the wife of Rev. John H. Burns, II, pastor of St. Matthew A.M.E. Church, located on 522 West Maple St.  She  is also an Assistant Professor of Nursing and Black Studies at the University of Michigan.

  Spring in Michigan means a lot of diverse outdoor recreationalists taking to the woods in search of edible mushrooms, migrating birds, wild turkeys, fishing spots or just some solitude. Michigan’s conservation officers are offering some common sense safety tips for anyone taking to the woods for some fun and adventure.

 CATA will host its 14^th Annual Community Health Fair on Friday, April 19, 2013 at the CATA Transportation Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a FREE event. 

Mid-Michigan native Nandi Shareef, makes her Initial mark on the business world and now she faces the challenge: getting the different “generations” to understand one another. Courtesy photo

By Rina N. Risper

Nandi Shareef is a native of East Lansing, Michigan and graduate of Sankofa Shule Academy and East Lansing High School.    Nandi has been honored by the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) as their Inaugural “One to Watch” designee and she recently turned twenty-five.

The view of the Pacific Ocean from the Namale Resort. You won't need to leave during your vacation, but you'll also be tempted to never go home. Photo by Namale

These cookies are easy to make and are super delicious.  Perfect for the busy family!

Toyota Prius v appeals to the auto purchaser who wants high fuel economy ratings, a spacious trunk and roomy interior.  If you want to save gas and need a versatile hatchback this car may be for you.

Nicole “Niki” Haynes’ murder on February 15, 1995,  is still unsolved.

By Kim Garner

I have always had a particular interest in the criminal justice field with a passion to help the victims involved in major crimes.

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By Robert Pagliarini, 

 In observance of the Easter holiday, CATA will not operate service on Sunday, March 31, 2013. This applies to all CATA fixed-routes and Spec-Tran service that typically operate on Sunday. 

 On Sunday, March 24, 2013 at approximately 8:13 a.m. Lansing Police Department was dispatched to the 1900 block of E. Michigan (Speedway gas station) in reference an armed robbery.

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The Hanoi Museum, designed by GMP Architekten of Germany, incorporates some common themes of museum construction with a new twist. Photo by Marcus Bredt

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While most travelers know to visit the Musee d'Orsay while in Paris or the Guggenheim Museum when in New York City, there are hundreds of buildings that get overlooked, either because of their location or simply because there are a number of other sites in the city worth seeing. 

By Rahman Shareef

New Young Fathers.com (NYF) announces that its original Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founder, Andre’ Dandridge will be resigning from his position of CEO on April 1, 2013, and will change roles to the position of Treasurer of Board of Directors.  Mr. Dandridge has served as the CEO of the organization since its inception in 2008.  

The Friends of Michigan History, Inc. and the Michigan Historical Center are partnering to put on a Symposium on April 6, 2013 at the Michigan Historical Center, which is located at 702 West Kalamazoo Street in downtown Lansing.  The all day event is done as part of the Sesquicentennial commemoration  of the American Civil War (1861-1865). 

Right: Colton Anderson and Left: Alan Marshall

On Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at approximately 1:00 a.m. Lansing Police Officers responded to a residence in the 800 block of Vine St. in regards to a Home Invasion in progress. The caller/home resident informed dispatch that several male subjects forcibly entered the house with weapons. Anderson and Marshall  have hearings scheduled in 54-A District court in front of Judge Deluca.

In 2013, Quvenzhané Wallis became the youngest person ever to receive a Best Actress Oscar nomination for her performance in “Beasts of the Southern Wild” (2012). She is also the first Academy Award nominee who was born in the 21st century. She will be playing the role of orphan Annie in an African-American film version. 

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Sheriff Ray Owens (Schwarzenegger)  moved out of Los Angeles to live a quiet life.  When   Gabriel Cortez (Eduardo Noriega), the most notorious, wanted drug kingpin in the western hemisphere escapes. Owens ultimately takes the matter into his own hands as Cortez moves closer to his new town. 

WASHINGTON, DC -- The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announced plans today to transition to a new delivery schedule during the week of Aug. 5, 2013 that includes package delivery Monday through Saturday, and mail delivery Monday through Friday. The Postal Service expects to generate cost savings of approximately $2 billion annually, once the plan is fully implemented.

Photo by Sue Jaye Johnson

LANSING, MI --  The capital of Michigan has always been full of fighters, boxers, that is.  The Gallo Boxing Gym was founded in 1994 by Joe Bermudez, Sr. and Juan (John) Bermudez.

The Grounds of Rancho La Puerta.

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In the haze of New Year's sequins and champagne, many of us make commitments to lose that last five pounds, give up that food we can't seem to avoid, or unplug from our smartphones. Rather than trying to change your patterns in your day-to-day routine, how about taking a trip that is conducive to making your new year's resolution a reality? 

Make delicious Jamaican chicken and mango salsa in your own kitchen!

Gangster Squad is a simple story of events surrounding the LAPD’s attempt to preserve the law in Los Angeles. 

By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Media Services

 Between the presidential election, Washington gridlock over the fiscal cliff and plenty of market gyrations in between, 2012 was a long year. Here are the year's financial winners and losers, as I see them: 

LANSING, MI—Warmer weather may still  be months away, but the Capital Area Humane Society wants you to “beat the heat” by “fixing” your cat in advance of her heat cycle and preventing unwanted litters from being born this Spring.   

Django is holding its own at the movie theater.

Make yummy crab cakes in your own kitchen!

A helpful training is available for those who want to learn how to deal with a possible mental health crisis.

 Mental Health First Aid Training (MHFAT) is twelve hours of training for anyone in the community whether it is a family member, an employer, a Senator, a pastor, or a neighbor who would like to understand and be prepared when they see a possible crisis coming on or hear the cry for help.

The Lansing Police Department has reclassified the suspicious death of 3 month old Janayjah Sanders, to a Homicide. 

 Lansing Police Department (LPD) detectives responded to a local hospital on report that a 3 month old female infant was being treated for serious internal injuries.

 
On Monday, December 31, 2012 at approximately 12:00 AM (Midnight)  Lansing Police Department officers were dispatched to the 800 block of W. Miller (formally Auggie’s Bar) in regards to a large party with shots fired.

Left:  In 2013 Amsterdam will celebrate the 400th anniversary of its famous ring of canals.  

Photo by Cameron Hewitt

By Rick Steves
Tribune Media Services

  Amsterdam is a laboratory of progressive living and tolerance, bottled inside Europe's most 17th-century city. 

Melt semisweet chocolate to frost these festive treats.

By Wolfgang Puck
Tribune Media Services

Every grown-up seems to become a child again as the holidays approach. We're humming carols. We're wearing festive outfits. 

 On Monday, January 14, 2013 at  3:00pm-4:30pm EST a webinar is set on Fatherhood and Domestic Violence.  A webinar is an on-line seminar and requires access to the internet to connect. 

Description: Domestic violence is often defined as the perpetration of coercive control by one adult against another in an intimate relationship. n reality, domestic violence perpetrators frequently engage in a web of behaviors that also directly and indirectly involve their children. 

  Update to 12/22/2012 Homicide 1000 Block Kelsey

  The Board of Water & Light has been alerted by a customer that persons claiming to be a utility worker requested to gain entry to their home. 

On Sunday December 23, 2012 at 12:49 a.m. officers responded to a convenience store on the 700 block of Pine St on report of an armed robbery.

On Saturday December 8, 2012 at 11:45 am, Lansing Police Department officers responded to the area of Crego Park/Landing (Aurelius and Mt Hope).

(The above was originally posted on December 12, 2012)

UPDATE!!! - An arrest warrant for Open Murder was issued and an ARREST has been made on a 19 year old male from Flint, MI. for the Murder of Schnee Hyon Sin. 

The suspect will be arraigned in Lansing 54-A district court in the near future.  Details surrounding this open investigation are not being released at this time.

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- People who worry constantly are at greater risk for post-traumatic stress disorder, according to new Michigan State University research published in the journal Psychological Medicine.

Visit the library and make some fun gifts during the holidays.

By Jean Bolley, 
Head Librarian at CADL Foster

From now until the end of the year it seems like our schedules get packed with holiday events. While children love a lot of things about the holidays, one downside for them is all the waiting—waiting for dinner to be served, waiting to open gifts, waiting for this, that and the other.

You can prepare the pizza dough several hours or up to several days ahead.

Family time:  Kristeen Ralston (left) and her daughters,  4-year-old, Alaziah Littlejohn (holding the pin cushion) and Amiyah Ralston-Knox, who is 12-years-old and in the seventh grade at Eastern High School. They volunteered their time to collect coats for a cause and help with minor mending.  TNCP photo 

POMONA, CA -- The next time Brown walks into the impressive collection of  National Hot Rod Association  (NHRA) drag racing history, he, too, will be part of the sport’s 61-year history as the first African-American to own a major American auto racing season championship.

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Alcohol? Crack? Heroin? These drugs are known to be highly addictive, but can something as innocuous as shopping be addictive? Having worked with more than one so-called "shopaholic" at my Orange County financial planning firm, I have no doubt that shopping can become addictive and destructive. 

Having a healthy meal without spending a lot of time in the kitchen is necessary for most families today.  

LANSING, MI -- Without a doubt Dua Aldasouqi said that her love of food came from her mother.  She smiled and said, “She is an excellent cook and she instilled the love for food in all of us, even my brothers aren't too shabby in the kitchen either.”

The plot for “Alex Cross” initially, is fairly simple: catch a crazy serial killer called Picasso (Matthew Fox) whose ultimate target is a Detroit based industrialist called Giles Mercier (Jean Reno), but as Cross tries to anticipate the killer’s next move, the unexpected occurs.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (airport code AMS) is located just 14 kilometers southwest of this capital city. Schiphol Airport has one terminal, which is divided into six piers (B through G) extending out from a central plaza. From Schiphol passengers can hop a 20-minute Direct Rail Link train to Amsterdam's Centraal Station and then connect to trains traveling throughout the Netherlands and into Germany and Belgium.

Michigan Youth ChalleNGe Academy (MYCA) is accepting applications for the January class. Orientations are being held in various locations throughout the state. The program is looking for at-risk young men and women interested in a second chance at achieving a high school education

On 30 October 2012 @ 6:49 p.m. LPD officers responded to a local hospital on report that a 39 year old male had been assaulted.

On 10/29/12 @ 11:46 p.m. Lansing Police Department Officers responded to a residence on the 1300 block of Illinois Ave.

Go to the ant … consider its ways and be wise. It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest. (Proverbs 6:6-8)

"I am still so in love with him. Cameron was such an amazing man. He was all about giving back and was a jack-of-all-trades. I will do what it takes to keep his name alive." - Chastity Sayre

LANSING, MI -She cried while at a recent meeting with the American Heart Association. She told the story of how she met Cameron “Big Perm” Doyle.  She, Chastity Sayre, had been dating Big Perm who was a local rapper for 5 years, when he died at age 34 on June 2, 2012.

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LANSING, MI -- James Mc Curtis , Jr.  was honored in the 2006 “Best, Brightest and Most Beautiful”  edition.  Our goal is to introduce you to people who are making strides towards making the Greater Lansing Area look great.

Charissa  suggests that you take the time and vote.

By Charissa Patterson-Martinez

You matter in this world and you have a vote to make a difference, do not squander it away by sitting idle and letting the world that you live in everyday never be graced with your voice. This would be a shame, especially since your voice is so worthy of being heard today.

Living life with stress is not good for the mind, body or soul. Damage can be done to our bodies when stress is present. The Mayo Clinic states stress that's left unchecked can contribute to health problems such as high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity and diabetes. 

  Early Tuesday morning on October 9th 2012, officers were dispatched to the 2100 block of W Holmes (Quality Dairy) for an armed robbery.

Trying to Find Closure - Vivian Bodiford looking over her Michigan Department of Corrections Non-Institutional Personnel Daily Pass as a guest speaker for the National Lifers of America.  She was representing The New Citizens Press Community Action Network (TNCP CAN), which is dedicated to stopping violence. TNCP Photo

East Lansing, MI - During an interview with The New Citizens Press,  we asked Mardra how she got her first name since it’s so unusual.

Charissa  suggests that you take the time and figure out how to be more honest with yourself.

By Charissa Patterson-Martinez

You might be surprised what you hear when you truly take the time to listen. 

As baby boomers hit retirement and Gen Xers become soccer moms, more families will look for vacation spots that work for a wider age group. The London Eye and Big Ben.

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As baby boomers hit retirement and Gen Xers become soccer moms, more families will look for vacation spots that work for a wider age group.

Several national organizations, governmental agencies, local domestic violence programs, advocates and allies, and survivors and their family and friends will participate.

A rare type of bridge built by a master engineer, the site of a one-room schoolhouse founded by a former slave and his wife, and a lighthouse tower built 135 years ago are among the subjects of 11 new Michigan State Historical Markers approved by the Michigan Historical Commission at its Sept. 20 meeting.

Step back into time….

What: Candlelight Vigil for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

When: Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 6:30pm

Where: Michigan Women's Historical Center and Hall of Fame, 213 West Malcolm X in Lansing

LANSING, MI --  The New Citizens Press recently sat down with Bridget Mary McCormack who is a candidate for Michigan Supreme Court. 

Harrismith Beach in Barbados. Photo courtesy of Barbados Travel Authority

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In a tough economy, it is more difficult to sneak away from the office, but also less realistic to spend your savings on a big vacation. Given the constraints on a traveler's time and checkbook, few options are as ideal as a quick jaunt to the Caribbean -- direct flights are readily available from most East Coast airports to most island hubs, and the variety among the islands means there's a destination for everyone -- from the nature enthusiast to the luxury-demanding mogul.

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LOS ANGELES, CA -- In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the James Bond film franchise and on the anniversary of “Dr. No,” which enjoyed its world film premiere in London on Oct. 5, 1962, and in anticipation of the worldwide release of the 23rd James Bond adventure “Skyfall,” on Nov. 9, 2012, Albert R. Broccoli’s EON Productions has announced that Oct. 5, 2012, will be Global James Bond Day, a day-long series of events for Bond fans around the world.

Charissa  suggests that you take the time and figure out how to be more honest with
yourself.

By Charissa Patterson-Martinez

Play it straight why don’t you. It is so much easier to know where you are coming from when you tell it like it is from the start. Say what you mean and mean what you say. Instead many of us say what we think the listener wants to hear.

By Rick Garcia

On September 11th the United Way annual campaign kickoff event was held at ALIVE!  Local businesses, nonprofit agencies and civic and elected officials were on hand to observe 9/11 and to formerly launch the campaign drive.

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The gift of giving is so important.  When I was a child, my Auntie Barbara was my favorite.  She was the coolest and hippest person that I knew.  She lived about 30 minutes away and she had 2 sons that were around my age.

By Robert Pagliarini, 
Tribune Media Services

By Deana M. Newman, M.A., C.C.P.

EAST LANSING, MI – Women are often referred to as the “gate-keepers” of health for their children and families, as well as themselves, through providing nutritional meals, gathering health-related information and arranging regular medical check-ups to stay healthy. Unfortunately, the current economy has made this task challenging for millions of uninsured women.

By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Media Services

  In honor of the 77th anniversary of Social Security, in the last edition, I covered the basic variables that go into any decision on when to claim benefits. in this edition, I'll cover a Social Security strategy that can help married couples, which is called "file and suspend." 

The Friends of Lansing's Historic Cemeteries will host its sixth annual Fall Walking Tour at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Lansing on Sunday, Sept. 30 from 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Strawberries will soon be out of season and this tasty treat does a body good!

Mikhail Avraham, Lynn Whitfield and Michael Jai White star in "Somebody's Child." GMC

Studio:     SwirlFilms

Plot:     A divine twist of fate causes Constance Rivers and her son Douglas to open their hearts to ex-convict, Benjamin Sparks. While on the brink of losing her battle with kidney failure, Constance’s near death confession instantly collides her past with her present.

Cast:     Michael Jai White, Lynn Whitfield, Nadine Ellis, Byron Minns, Clifton Powell

Rating:     N/A
Bottom Line:     ***

Ongoing violence at Detroit area gas stations, including the fatal shooting of a customer by the store’s owner in March, has raised alarms among police, community members and small business owners. In the following piece, The Arab American News explores some of the day-to-day dangers faced by operators of the city’s gas stations, and what they’re doing to protect themselves.

By Jimmy L. Wilson, Jr.

On August 31, 2012, the Boys and Girls Club located in Lansing MI, dedicated their gym to Coach James Porter and Coach Chris Ferguson. Coach Porter spent numerous years as the basketball coach there. 

474 Maxwell Food Centre, Singapore.
Photo courtesy of the Singapore Tourism Board

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When asked what your favorite street food, is your first thought of crepes or pretzels? No! Any world traveler worth half their passport stamps can tell you that street food is not just a bland, simplified, and overpriced snack -- in many countries, it is a storied tradition and a celebration of a collective national heritage