The New Citizens Press

Fatal Fire on Lansing’s Northside

Rina Risper6 years ago4 years ago02 mins

Lansing firefighters responded to a structure fire with reports of people trapped at 2007 New York Street on the City’s North side at 01:33 am on October 30.

Your Child Is Not Your “Friend”

Rina Risper6 years ago4 years ago023 mins

By James Lehman, MSW

The emotional role of the parent is built on love, affection, and esteem. It’s an important part of being a parent and it’s a beautiful thing to behold. But your child is not your friend. And your role as a parent is not just emotional.

Lansing Regional Sister Cities Commission Evening of Global Diversity

Rina Risper6 years ago4 years ago012 mins

LANSING, MI — The Lansing Regional Sister Cities Commission announced its 2019 Global Impact Awards.

Featured Stories

Jill on Money: Don’t let sense of confidence derail investing

Rina Risper6 years ago4 years ago05 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

Dow 27K! S&P 500 3K! NASDAQ 8200! Just months after the bull market in stocks became the longest on record, U.S. equity indexes hit new milestones. Fears about the escalation of trade wars, Brexit, and worries about Congress' ability to raise the U.S. debt ceiling retreated, allowing stocks to power higher.

Dog suddenly attacking his longtime friend

Rina Risper6 years ago4 years ago08 mins

By Cathy M. Rosenthal

Tribune Content Agency

Dear Cathy,

My daughter and I both have rescue Shih Tzu mixed breeds dogs who have played together for the past four years.

Interpersonal Edge: Worry can fuel your problem solving

Rina Risper6 years ago4 years ago05 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Content Agency

Q: I am a worrier. I worry about thawing permafrost unleashing devastating viruses, the collapse of the dollar, and whether my boss is planning to fire me. I act calm, but internally I worry about everything. I've noticed more people around me seem constantly worried. How can I make my worry help me and not hurt me on the job?

Europe’s crazy rich royals and their lavish retreats

Rina Risper6 years ago4 years ago09 mins

About 15 miles from St. Petersburg in the town of Pushkin, the sprawling Catherine Palace is one of the best places to experience Romanov opulence. (photo: Rick Steves)

INVESTING 101: RENTAL OR FLIP?

Rina Risper6 years ago4 years ago08 mins

By Dale Huber

Broker, DS Huber Real Estate Group

I am often asked the question: “Should I invest in long term rental properties or in flip properties?”

Featured Stories

Excuse me, Are you Listening?: Hope and Faith

Rina Risper6 years ago4 years ago03 mins

By Rina Risper

President & Publisher

Dear Readers,

There are plenty of things to experience in life. You can be healthy and happy when you focus on your strengths instead of your weaknesses. People may have a very limited scope of what individuals should act like, move like, believe in or worship… However, the reality is that we are different and deserve the opportunity to express ourselves. As a journalist, I feel that I am often pulled into spaces, I do not necessarily agree on.

Movie: Stuber

Rina Risper6 years ago4 years ago06 mins

Studio: 20th Century Fox (1 hr. 45 min)

Plot: A detective recruits his Uber driver into an unexpected night of adventure.

Cast: Dave Bautista, Kumail Nanjiani, Iko Uwais

Rating: R

Bottom Line: ****

NCN and Allies Block SNAP Cutoff, Protecting Food Assistance for 42 Million Americans

Opinion: Lansing Deserves Accountability—Vote NO on the City Charter

Homicide in Lansing – October 26, 2025