NYC launches census subway series, counts contest to mobilize New Yorkers for 2020 census
NYC Census 2020 has announced the launch of the NYC “Census Subway Series” and “NYC Counts” census contest. While announcing...
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Governor Cuomo to reopen gyms at 33% capacity, mandates masks
Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that gymnastics centers across the state can reopen from August 24, 2020, as long as...
De Blasio sets to return homeless to shelters
Mayor De Blasio has announced that the city of New York will eventually move homeless people out of hotels and...
NY Mayor launches food access programs to cater for victims of Covid-19 pandemic
The Mayor of New York city, Bill de Blasio, has announced a food access program, an initiative that caters for...
Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez to launch campaign for census, voter registration outreach
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has announced plan to formally launch a robust, well-funded effort to increase voter registration and census participation...
DEC proposes GHG reduction regulations to implement Climate Leadership, Community Protection Act
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner, Basil Seggos, has released proposed regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emission statewide....
9/11 Tribute organizers to cancel lighting beams due to coronavirus fears
The organizers of the twin beams of light which represents the World Trade Center towers has announced that lights will...
NYC SBS, Fullstack Academy, Codecademy launch digital training tool to aid New Yorkers’ careers
The New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) has announced the launch of Career Discovery, a centralized resource...
NYC tax preparer arrested for filing fraudulent income, withholding tax returns
The New York State Tax Department has announced the arrest of a New York City-based tax preparer for allegedly filing...
NYS DOL prevents $1 billion insurance fraud during pandemic
The New York State Department of Labor has announced that it has prevented more than $1 billion from falling into...
NYS DEC partners DOH, advises people with respiratory diseases to limit strenuous outdoor activities
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the State Department of Health have advised people with respiratory diseases...
NY Councilman Rev Ruben Diaz Sr alleges disenfranchisement at Assembly District 84
Councilman Rev Ruben Diaz Sr has alleged that the voters of Assembly district 84 were disenfranchised all because of a...
Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce kicks off Harlem week virtual events, workshop
The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce has announced that its "HARLEM WEEK 2020" will kick off on Sunday August 16th,...
NYC earmarks $1.5 million to provide free legal support for small businesses
New York City has earmarked a sum of $1.5 million to provide free legal support for small businesses struggling to...
NYC fines Manhattan building proprietor $290M for illicit transient rentals
The owner of Manhattan building has been fined with $290 million in city fines and penalties for making illegal short-term...
NYPD cop watches as group beats 11-year-old girl
An NYPD cop has been pictured watching a five-on-one brawl among basketball players after a game, without breaking it up...
School Reopening: Over 300,000 NY families support all-remote learning
Not less than 300,000 parents have supported the New York City's plan for a mix of in-person and remote learning...
Republican assemblyman Mike LiPetri condemns Mayor Blasio’s coronavirus checkpoints
Mike LiPetri, a Republican assemblyman, has condemned the Democrat mayor for his coronavirus checkpoints. According to Mike, the checkpoints could...
Bystander falls victim of gunfight in Brooklyn
A bystander has been killed after he was caught in the crossfire of a gunfight in Brooklyn. Police said Christopher...
State authorities investigate Georgia police for firing at car carrying 5 kids
Georgia State authorities have announced that they're investigating the incident which involved a Georgia police officer and 5 kids in...
Police Department fires officer for sharing explicit photos of slain student.
Logan City Police Department has fired a police officer who was guilty of sharing explicit photos of slain University of...
New York Attorney General calls for dissolution of NRA, alleges massive corruption
New York Attorney General, Letitia James, has filed a lawsuit to seek dissolution of the National Rifle Association, the largest...
New York Mayor extends state of emergency for another 30 days
Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York has signed an order to extend New York City's state of emergency for...
Mayor De Blasio appoints Dr. Dave A. Chokshi as Commissioner of Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
The Mayor of New York City, Bill de Blasio, has disclosed plan to announce at a press conference on Thursday,...
Governor Cuomo gives update on coronavirus , explains how NY shatters pandemic
The Governor of the New York City, Andrew Cuomo, has given update on the state's coronavirus pandemic. While disclosing this...
Bullets hit man, woman in Queens bold attack
A man has been shot in the leg while another female bystander got a graze on the ear during a...
NYC’s health commissioner resigns over response to Covid-19 pandemic
The New York City’s health commissioner, Dr. Oxiris Barbot, has resigned. The commissioner resigned on Tuesday August 4, 2020, after...
Hyatt Regency Hotel In New Orleans Still Discriminates Against African Americans After 400 Years In This Country
Washington, DC – The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a faith-based a coalition of 34,000 member churches along with additional...
Yonkers Police Commissioner issues order to control law enforcement activity
The Yonkers Police Commissioner, John J. Mueller, has announced his intention to prohibit officers under his command from taking enforcement...
New York suspends police officer accused of shoplifting
New York Police Department officer, Johana Rios, has been suspended following her arrest after she was caught shoplifting items worth...
Caruso-Cabrera challenges AOC, writes open letter for PT face-to-face debate
Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, a Congressional Candidate for NY-14, has written an open letter challenging Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez,AOC, to the only face-to-face debate...
NY Election: Councilman Rev. Ruben Diaz condemns disappearance of Muslim candidates in ballot box
Councilman Rev. Ruben Diaz has condemned the disappearance of the names of Muslim candidates, who contested to represent 79th and...
New York: Mayor Bill de Blasio suspends zoning regulations, expands spaces for social distancing
The Mayor of New York city, Bill de Blasio, has ordered the suspension of zoning regulations that govern Privately Owned...
NYS Assemblywoman distributes free food to constituents
Assemblywoman for New York State’s 43rd District Diana Richardson has announced her intention to give out free food to those...
NYC DOP proposes new rules for Staten Island’s green neighborhoods
The New York City Department of Planning has today announced proposed new rules for Staten Island's green neighborhoods aimed at...
Annika Sorenstam named 75th U.S. Women’s Open ambassador
The United States Golf Association has named Annika Sorenstam as the ambassador in its build up to the 75th U.S....
New York, 2 other states to quarantine visitors from COVID-19 hotspots
Governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo, has stated that New York, New Jersey and Connecticut will start implementing a mandatory...
New York sets to rename street in honor of George Floyd
The New York Mayor, Bill de Blasio, has announced plan to commemorate the Black Lives Matter movement in a big...
Mayor Blasio expands community-based primary healthcare in New York
Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York city on Tuesday June 9, 2020, announced immediate plan to expand access to...
New York state Assembly passes Richardson’s Bill to prevent misuse of emergency services
New York Assembly has passed a bill that will prevent the misuse of emergency services in the state. The bill...
New York Mayor leads movement against killing of black people
The Mayor of New York City, Bill de Blasio, has led a movement organized by Exodus Transitional Community in solidarity...
NYC Shootings: Mayor Blasio vows to control use of guns
New York City Mayor, Bill de Blasio, has vowed to control the use of guns in the city, following the...
School principal unseats long-serving Congressman in NY election
A middle school principal, Jamaal Bowman, has unseated New York’s longest-serving Congress member, Rep. Eliot Engel, in the state’s June...
