In mixed ruling, court says New York congressional maps violated constitution
Democratic state lawmakers in New York acted with partisan intent and tried to restrict electoral competition when drawing congressional lines...
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NY senators blasted for posing with banner evoking 9/11 at climate change rally
A firefighters union has reprimanded two New York state senators after they posed with an image evoking 9/11. The picture...
37 local and state candidates take the ‘Courage to Change’ Pledge, says AOC
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has announced that, to date, 37 candidates for local and state office have successfully completed the questionnaire...
BP Gibson commends President Biden for nominating 1st African-American on Supreme Court
Bronx Borough President Vanessa has commended President Joe Biden for nominating the first African-American woman, Ketanji Brown Jackson, on the...
Common Sense governorship candidate takes campaign to African leaders in New York
Congressman Tom Suozzi, popularly known as Common Sense Democrat, has met, on Monday 21 February at 7PM, with the who's...
Mayoress Lowe elected West Africa REFELA VP
The Mayor of Banjul, Rohey Malick Lowe, who contested for the positive of Vice President against a Malian mayor in...
Breaking: Court orders Donald Trump to appear in NYS AG office for interrogation
Today, Thursday February 17, a court in has ruled in favor of New York State Attorney General that Donald J....
Public Safety and Pandemic Surge: Key Challenges for Mayor Eric Adams
By George Onuorah Mayor Eric Adams who assumed office New Year Eve, January 1, 2022 was anointed mayor following a...
Attacking Iran Is A Recipe For A Catastrophe
By Alon Ben-Meir Regardless of a success or failure to reach a new agreement with Iran, Israel must not attack...
America Faces a Fateful Crossroad in 2022: Righting the Wrongs
By Dr. Alon Ben-Meir When my assistant handed me copy expressing my greetings and good wishes for 2022 for approval,...
Mayor-Elect Adams appoints Brendan R. McGuire as Chief Counsel to City Hall
New York, NY - On December 7, Mayor-elect Eric Adams announced his appointment of Brendan R. McGuire, a former Assistant U.S....
Mayor-Elect Adams nominates Jocelyn Stauber as DOI Commissioner
New York, NY – Mayor-elect Eric Adams, on December 17, has been announced his nomination of Jocelyn Strauber as Commissioner...
Nigerians elect Obelawo President of Yoruba Community in Senegal
The Yoruba Community in Senegal, popularly known as Egbe Omo Oodua, has conducted a general election on December 12, 2020,...
Banks appointed NYC schools Chancellor in Eric Adams Administration
Thursday, December 9, 2021 -- New York City Mayor-elect Eric Adams has announced the appointment of Banks has his schools...
Eric Adams Transition announces committees, members, contributors
New York, NY -- Mayor-elect Eric Adams’s transition organization has announced its committees, contributors and members today, December3, unveiling a diverse,...
Suffolk County’s DA Elect Ray Tierney: Republican and Conservative On the Ballot, Independent in His Heart
By Robert Golomb Underdog Ray Tierney’s 57%- 42 % victory on election day, November 2nd, 2021 in the race to...
Global Parliament of Mayors appoints Lowe as Vice Chair
BANJUL, November 29, 2021 – Global Parliament of Mayors (GPM) has announced the appointment of Lord Mayor of Banjul Rohey Malick...
Tom Suozi joins Democratic Primary race for NY Governor
Representative Tom Suozzi of Long Island has declared, on Monday, 29 November 2021, his intention to run for governor of...
ALA enlists MMC Chairman among 2021 awardees
The Muslim Media Corporation founder and chairman, Sheikh Musa Drammeh, has been enlisted among the recipients of the 2021 African...
GMC, NYPC back Eric Adams, organize rally against violent criminals in NYC
New York Political Coalition, under the leadership of Attorney Eunice Ukwuani, President, in collaboration with the Gorgeous Mosaic Coalition have...
READY TO SERVE US – George Onuorah
As political science and journalism major in college I was ready to immerse myself into a career in public service and...
Frightening Forecasts in the Futuristic Novel “Chains of Slavery” That Have Already Come True in America
By Robert Golomb If you’re searching for an enjoyable, relaxing and easy to digest book, which you hope will...
Congratulations to the 21st Century Black Mayor of NYC Eric Adams – Dr. George Onuorah
Dear Eric Adams: Congratulations to the 21st Century black mayor of New York City. Your election is welcome news and...
NY Political Coalition commends voters, other stakeholders for successful Nov 2 polls
The President of the New York Political Coalition, Attorney Eunice Ukwuani, has commended voters and other stakeholders in New York...
Lattina Brown condemns Democrats, flaws electoral process after losing City Council poll
Lattina Brown, a Black Women Lead independent "Democratic" candidate for City Council Bronx 17th District, has condemned and accused Democratic...
Northwest Bronx Democrats: Elections 2021 and Bronx Democrats –Where’s the strength & where’s the collapse?
By Anthony Rivieccio First & foremost note that as if this writing ," absentee ballots" have not been counted yet....
Queens Statesman Onuorah endorses Eric Adams for mayor
Dr. George Onuorah, an NY statesman and a former Democratic City Council Candidate in 21st District Queens, has officially endorsed...
New York Political Coalition endorses Eric Adams for Mayor
The New York Political Coalition, popularly called NYPC, has officially announced its endorsement of Democratic candidate for 2021 mayoral race,...
Can APRC survive the upheaval?
No sooner had the news spread like wildfire that Gambia’s former erratic strongman Yahya Jammeh would address his supporters last...
Gov Hochul sends open letter to NYers, highlights 45-Day achievements in office
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has highlighted her achievements within her first 45 days in office as the first...
Why I’m fighting to pass the Build Back Better Act for Westchester and the Bronx
By Rep. Jamaal Bowman In the nine months since taking office, my staff and I have seen unprecedented levels of...
Gov Hochul joins NYers to commemorate Healthy Lifestyle Day
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has joined fellow New Yorkers to commemorate the second anniversary of Healthy Lifestyle Day,...
Ritchie Torres, other progressive Congress members meet with President Biden on BBB Act
Congressman Ritchie Torres, representing the congressional district 15 of New York State, along with his fellow Progressive members of the...
Governor Hochul signs RMP Act into law, relieves vulnerable NYers, restaurants
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed into law the $25 million dollars Restaurant Meals Program Act, which provides opportunities for families...
NYPC launches first boro-based New York Civics Agenda in Bronx
The New York Political Coalition, popularly called NYPC, has launched its first borough-based New York Civics Agenda in the Bronx....
Opinion | Gambian Politics — Implications of APRC/NPP Alliance
By Basidia M Drammeh Though many observers saw it coming, considering the swirling rumors, the official announcement by the Alliance...
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...
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...
