The Late Laura Branigan Never Knew That Her Song “Gloria” Would Be All About the Blues
By Robert Golomb Hockey fans and fans of the underdogs of all sports and other walks of life might well...
Politics
Gambian Politics: UDP launches manifesto, 5-point agenda, website after 25 years
The United Democratic Party, under the leadership of Ousainou Darboe, has launched its presidential election manifesto, 5-point Agenda and official...
President Barrow hosts Senegalese military delegation at State House
Gambian President Adama Barrow has received, on Friday August 27, the Senegalese Chief of Defence Staff, General Cheikh Wade and...
Gambians react to 30 presidential candidates for December 2021 election
Some Gambians on social media have recently expressed their concerns over the number of presidential candidate in the country of...
Gambian Politics: Essa Faal throws his hat into the “crowded” ring!
For months, rumours have been swirling around that the TRRC Lead Counsel, Essa Faal, will join the political fray, but...
Letter to Editor: Seventy thousand New Yorkers fault Cuomo’s Sexual Harassment Report
Dear Editor, I am writing on behalf of 70,000 organized supporters of Governor Cuomo. The media has chosen to ignore...
The Remarkable Life, Tumultuous Times and Famous Acquaintances of Renowned Historian and Author Ross Terrell
By Robert Golomb The famed China historian, award-winning author and essayist, frequent broadcast media commentator...
WHY WE AS AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSLIM LEADERS ENDORSE ERIC ADAMS FOR NYC MAYOR
An Essay Providing Insight into the Historical Political Struggle of Muslim Americans of African Descent in New York, in the...
“Eric Adams: Stay focus and we’ll always be the winner!” — Ambassador Sima
Almost 3 years ago, I was first introduced to Eric Adams at an event I was invited to attend in...
2021 NYC Election: What You Need to Know about Voter Turnout in the Bronx
It is believed that the more informed you are about your civic duty the less you give politicians opportunity to...
2021 Election and the Politics of Racism in New York City
“As long as New York City is a diverse no-man’s land, race will always be a big shot in its...
My two years in office, a blessing to my constituency — Hon Afolabi
Celebrating his two years of quality representation, Hon Olalekan Afolabi, who represents Boripe Ifelodun Federal Constituency in Osun State, stated...
Going National: The Legal Battle Over The New Florida Election Law
By Robert Golomb When on Thursday, May 6th,Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Florida Senate Bill 90 (FSB 90),...
African American Muslims declare unwavering support for Eric Adams, despite anti-Muslim political rhetoric
The African American Muslim leaders have declared unwavering support for the New York mayoral candidate, Eric Adams, despite the anti-Muslim...
Robin Eshaghpour: The Story of a Very Special Landlord
By Robert Golomb “We were at the peak of the epidemic, and I felt an obligation to give back...
NYP, Parrot TV, Parkchester Times, ADC back candidacy of Yadhira Gonzalez-Taylor for Civil Court Judge
The leadership of New York Parrot, Parkchester Times, Parrot TV and African Democratic Club have collectively endorsed the candidacy of...
New York Parrot, Parrot TV endorse George Onuorah for NY City Council 21 District in Queens
The management of New York Parrot and Parrot TV has officially endorsed George Onuorah for the City Council District 21...
African Democratic Club endorses Eric Adams, Fernando Cabrera for NYC Mayor, Bronx Boro President
The African Democratic Club in New York City has officially endorsed Eric Adams for the New York City Mayor and...
Scott Stringer loses PWNY mayoral race recommendation over sexual harassment scandal
NEW YORK - Progressive Women of New York has withdrawn its support for New York City comptroller Scott Stringer in...
Ask New York City Candidate(s) a Question
Dear Readers, New York Parrot has joined an initiative in collaboration with CCM and THE CITY to engage our readers/supporters in conversations...
From Albany to The Bronx: The Political Journey So Far
Our guest today are: Robert Press, Dion Powell and Anthony Rivieccio. The show this week explores the political activities in...
George Onuorah officially joins 21st District City Council race in Queens
George Onuorah, a first generation immigrant, has officially announced in intention to join the 21st City Council race in Queens....
White House backs Washington DC statehood, full representation in U.S. Congress
The Biden Administration has expressed its strongly supports the H.R. 51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would provide opportunities...
How Covid-19 Has Reshaped Elections in New York City
For the past one year and a half, New York City and, of course, all other parts of the United...
Do Women Really Have Significant Impacts on the Outcome of Elections in New York City?
Recent data show that New York City has about 8.4 million total population, with the White, Hispanic/Latino and the Black/African-American...
City Council Candidate George Onuorah Blasts His Incumbent Opponent’s Support of the NYC Budget
By Robert Golomb George Onuorah, 62, who is challenging one term incumbent City Councilmember Francisco Moya in this coming...
Prince Oyewale and other Contestants for Akinrun Stool – The Moon Among the Stars
By Adeyemi Adeleke O It is an open-secret that Ikirun, a historical town in Yoruba land – south western Nigeria,...
The Pursuit to Destroy Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
By Jamie Wilcox I am outraged and sickened how the recent allegations against Governor Andrew Cuomo have played out in...
Covid-19: George Onuorah calls on constituents to get vaccinated, help slow the spread
George Onuorah, Candidate for City Council in the 21st district Queens, has called on his constituents to get vaccination in...
‘Together We Rise In Equality’, Easter Message from George Onuorah
Happy Easter marking Christ resurrection. And as a community, we are at the same time navigating the unfortunate effect of...
HATE WILL SUFFOCATE OUR DEMOCRACY
By George Onuorah, candidate for City Council in Queens District 21 This Op-Ed is necessitated by the current atmosphere of...
When Protectionism Is Not the Answer, Empowerment works!
By Marilyn Fitterman and Marcia Pappas We are long time feminists, and Former NOW leaders. We are deeply disturbed by...
Letter to Editor | ‘Accusations against Gov Cuomo do not rise to the level of sexual harassment’
Dear Editor, I am writing to express my dismay at the handling of the allegations leveled against Governor Andrew Cuomo....
New York Parrot, other media outlets endorse Eric Adams for NY City Mayor
The management of New York Parrot, Parkchester Times, Muslim Community Report and Parrot TV (virtual) under the umbrella of their publisher,...
Dinowitz, Feliz top districts 11,15 NY City Council special election
Eric Dinowitz, candidate representing Your Bronx Voice party and Oswald Feliz, candidate representing People United Party, have topped the Special...
Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials
March 22, 2021Via Teleconference 11:02 A.M. EDT ACTING ADMINISTRATOR SLAVITT: Good morning. Thank you for joining us. We’re now two months into...
White House Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, March 22, 2021
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room12:10 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Happy Monday. I just have a couple of items...
The American Rescue Plan Will Provide Relief for Small Businesses, White House claims
In a press release sent on March 16 to New York Parrot by the White House, President Biden claimed that...
New Yorkers need Eric in City Hall, says Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar as she endorses Eric Adams for Mayoral race
Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar has endorsed Eric Adams for NYC Mayoral race in this year's election. While making this pronouncement today,...
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, March 15, 2021
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:46 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Happy Monday. Okay, just a couple of items at the top. ...
Desist from calling for Cuomo’s resignation until he’s proven guilty, says Bronx Peacebuilding Commissioner
The Bronx Commissioner for the National Peacebuiding Commission and human rights activist, Sheikh Musa Drammeh, has called on New Yorkers...
Over 20 African leaders endorse Eric Adam, Public Safety Mayor
NEW YORK – On Sunday, February 28, 2021, 2-3 pm in front of the Harlem State Office Building, over 20...
NYC Council Members, S.T.O.P. condemn NYPD noncompliance with POST Act
NEW YORK - New York City Council Member Vanessa L. Gibson of the Bronx’s 16th District, Council Member Brad Lander of Brooklyn’s...
Governor Cuomo: Accused of Waging a War against the Hospitality Industry
By Robert Golomb The reason that Mickey King can name every Governor of New York State starting from Thomas Dewey,...
Onuorah’s presence in 21 District City Council race intimidates fellow contestants, resident says
A resident of NY city 21st district who claimed anonymity has described George Onuorah’s presence in the city council...
NAACP files federal lawsuit, accuses Trump, Giuliani of inciting U.S. Capitol riot
WASHINGTON D.C—Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson has filed a federal lawsuit on February 16 accusing Donald J. Trump, Rudy Giuliani, the Proud Boys...
NY City Council votes to pass “Renewable Rikers” Act
Reporter: Moses KuwemaThe New York City Council on Thursday voted on legislation to transfer the land, buildings and facilities of...
NY Senate passes legislation to combat ‘Ghost Guns’
Moses Kuwema The New York Senate Democratic Majority on Wednesday advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Brad Hoylman and Anna Kaplan...
Letter to Biden-Harris Transition Team: From NY Community Education Council District 8
December 7, 2020 Dear President-Elect Biden, Vice-President-Elect Harris, and Future First Lady Biden, The District 8 Community Education Council in...
Trump agrees transition to Biden administration can begin
United States President-elect Joe Biden has been formally given the go-ahead by a federal agency to begin his transition to...
2020 Election: Ocasio-Cortez wins second term in office
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has won a second term in the US House of Representatives. Ocasio-Cortez emerged winner after defeating her...
US Election: Senate Republican leader McConnell re-elected
US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky has been to remain in the chamber for another six years. McConnell...
Bloomberg supporters form new political party, call Democrats, Republicans extremists
Bloomberg for Purpose, an online political platform with over 50 thousand American voters, has been turned to a political party...
Trump Supporting Democratic Mayor Justin Taylor: Why Many Pennsylvanians Now Say “The Road to the White House Runs through Carbondale”
A mayor’s endorsement of a presidential candidate in an election year is such a common political occurrence that it rarely...
Ocasio-Cortez endorses New York candidates for general election
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has endorsed some New York candidates for the general election. The announcement was made through her Facebook...
Trump claims immunity to Covid-19, begins presidential campaign
The United States President Donald Trump has announced that he will begin the presidential campaign, claiming that he is immune...
CPD cancels second debate between Trump, Biden
The Commission on Presidential Debates has canceled the second debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. This was as a...
From the Voice of Donald Trump: Letter to American Voters (I)
Dear American Voters, I guess you’ll agree with me, even though the fake news media outlets in the country have...
President Trump rejects virtual debate with Biden
US President Donald Trump has declared that he would not participate in a debate with Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden...
