November 6, 2025

The New Citizens Press

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News Spotlight: Lansing Woman Shot

Rina Risper02 mins

 On March 10, 2016 at approximately 8:30 pm, Lansing Police responded to the 800 blk of Cawood near Oakland on a report that a woman had been shot.  Officers located and attended to a 23 yr old Lansing woman who sustained a gunshot wound to her midsection.  Lansing Fire responded and transported the woman to an area hospital where she was treated and remains in non-life threatening condition.

 

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Judge and Activist Unite During Black History Month

Rina Risper05 mins

 Ingham County’s Chief Judge Donald L. Allen and Maria Starr VanCore, President of the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLLA), share common goals for equality and justice.  

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States, Localities Try Creative Financing to Help the Homeless

Rina Risper019 mins

 

Colder nights have the Homeless Angels working hard to feed more 
people, not only for those in their shelter
program at the Magnusen Hotel at 6501 S. Pennsylvania Avenue in Lansing, Michigan but for those who come every day looking for help. 
 
Photo courtesy of the Homeless Angels

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Movie Review: “Race”

Rina Risper05 mins

  Studio: Focus Features (2 hrs. 14 min.)

Plot: Jesse Owens’ quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Adolf Hitler’s vision of Aryan supremacy.
Cast: Stephan James, Jason Sudeikis, Eli Goree, Shanice Banton, Carice van Houten, Jeremy Irons, William Hurt
Rating: PG-13
Bottom Line: ****
 

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Excuse me, are you listening?

Rina Risper07 mins

 Dear Readers,

 
This is the start of our 15th year! Have you thought about your resolutions and whether they have been started or fulfilled? How about your goals? Have you at least written one down? Making commitments are good! At least you have something to look forward to or strive for. 

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Jill on Money: No, mortgage apps aren’t going to cause Housing Bubble 2.0

Rina Risper06 mins

                                                                      

 
By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Content Agency
 
 Super Bowl commercials rarely create activity in my inbox, but the one for Quicken’s Rocket Mortgage earlier this month was an exception. In the middle of the game, people started sending me messages like, “Did you just see that mortgage spot?” 

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Greater Lansing CVB Announces Record 2015 and Award Winners for Community Support

Rina Risper04 mins

 LANSING, MI – The Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau (GLCVB) held its annual meeting on March 1, 2016, and announced both good news for the local economy and recognized numerous individuals for helping to foster meetings and events within the Capital Region.

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Interpersonal Edge: Getting ahead in the workplace is about strategy

Rina Risper06 mins

                                    By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Content Agency
 
 Q. When I was young and dumb, I believed in ideas like fairness and justice, but after seeing what goes on in my workplace I’m feeling bitter. I notice promotions aren’t usually about skills or contribution. What am I missing that would allow me to get ahead without feeling powerless and unappreciated?
 

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    Recipe: Shamrock Milk Mixer

    Rina Risper01 mins

      St. Paddy’s Day is on Thursday, March 17th!  Enjoy this rendition of 
    Mc Donald’s famous shake.  

    Recipe Serves: 1

    Recipe Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes

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    What Are You Waiting For? It’s Time to Repair Your Credit

    Rina Risper06 mins

      By Porsche Miles-Grant

     
    In life, you have 3 things; money, credit, or both. If you have money, more than likely you don’t need credit. Those individuals are able to buy all the things they need, want and desire. Unfortunately, if you’re like me, you will definitely need credit when making big purchases such as buying a home, car, or taking a vacation. Furthermore, if you are lucky enough to have both credit and money, you are living the America Dream. 

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