How NYC schools spend $7 billion in COVID federal relief
Recall that the federal government approved billions of dollars in relief to local governments and school districts, including more than...
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NYC luxury beach house up for auction with starting bid of $4.5M
Just 20 miles from Manhattan, a luxury beachfront exquisite custom home located on the most exclusive street in Neponsit, Queens...
Be vigilant about cyber security — NYPD urges New Yorkers
The New York Police Department (NYPD) has urged natives and residents of the state of New York to be vigilant...
DOE to pay school administrators for hours of overtime from COVID cases
The city Department of Education has agreed to pay five hours of overtime to school administrators for every COVID-19 case...
Parents protest mask mandates for young kids
Close-up of a bunch of purple grapes in hand, round, plump and fresh. In the background is the outdoor scene...
NYC Amazon workers to access college-degree programs through CUNY partnership
Tech giant Amazon has pledged to subsidize the cost of tuition and fees for roughly 30,000 of its hourly workers...
Many NYC high schools are off limits to students with disabilities, says concerned mother
Picking a high school means finding not just the right fit in terms of academics and interests, but a whole...
NYPD sergeant arrested for unwarranted stops, arrests, raids
The cake was beautifully decorated with a car and racing theme, with the words “Happy Birthday Minh Quan ❤️” and...
NYC teachers with vaccine exemptions are being treated like outcasts
Some New York City teachers with COVID-19 vaccine exemptions have expressed contempt towards how they were treated like outcasts when...
Small schools fear for survival as NYC school enrollment shrinks
Several claims from different school owners in New York City have confirmed a shrink in rate of enrollment. Harlem High...
Queens nonprofit opens new adolescent mental health clinic
World Teen Mental Wellness Day, celebrated on March 2nd is a day to raise greater awareness about the mental health...
Locations where masks will still be required in NYC
New York City has announced a plan to suspend its mask mandate and requirements for most public school students on...
Queens Public Library sets to reopen in April
After being closed for two years, the Queens Public Library branch in Flushing has confirmed on Friday plans to reopen...
Student-led project helps build shelter for Rochester’s homeless community
A student-led project has proven worthy to help fight homelessness in a local community in Rochester, New York. Considering the...
NYC school safety agents to remain with NYPD
New York City school safety agents have been confirmed to remain with the New York Police Department (NYPD) as plans...
NYC subway safety plan gets going after a violent weekend
New York's latest plan to tackle both crime and homelessness in subways was rolling into action Monday after police logged...
Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin tests positive for COVID after NY democratic convention
New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin says he has tested positive for COVID-19 just days after attending the state Democratic...
Photos: New Yorkers celebrate Black History Month
Panelists at 2022 Black History Month in New York Mayor Eric Adams delivering a speech at 2022 Black History Month...
NY immigrant rights advocates stage rallies to protest lack of access to health care
The New York immigrant rights advocates has announced a plan to hold rallies in New York City, Long Island, and...
The Recent Deadly Bronx Fire: Another Terrible Tragedy in this Challenged But Still Not Hopeless Borough
By Robert Golomb The borough of the Bronx, in which on January 9, 2022, 17 mostly West African Muslim immigrants...
Five Alarm Fire in Bronx Fordham Section kills at least 19 people
By Robert Press The Bronx, Sunday, January 9: At least nineteen people, including nine were children have perished in a...
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....
Dr. Stanley Ikezi: An Exceptional Administrative Medical Expert
Dr. Stanley Ikezi is a Double Board Certified Pain Management Specialist. He is aBoard-Certified Anesthesiologist, as well as a Board-Certified...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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....
Governor Cuomo signs legislation, raises age of consent for marriages to 18
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has signed legislation (S.3086/A.3891) to raise the age of consent to be married in New York...
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...
Bangladeshi Americans endorse Eric Adams for NY mayoral race
Bangladeshi Americans have endorsed Eric Adams as the preferred candidate for the New York mayoral race. While disclosing this on...
Brooklyn Borough President proclaims May 28 Makkah Declaration Day, honors 2020 Merciful Ambassadors
Brooklyn Borough President, Eric Adams, has proclaimed May 28 as the Makkah Declaration celebration day in Brooklyn. The proclamation was...
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....
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...
My plan is to become an education borough president – Fernando Cabrera
The Bronx borough presidential candidate, Fernando Cabrera, has declared that one of his plans is to become an education Borough...
The Long Island Loud Majority Movement: No Longer Silent
By Robert Golomb “I wasn’t going to sit quietly back and have my conservative beliefs censored,” Shawn Farash, one of...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
City launches additional online training to assist NYC job seekers
NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Jonnel Doris has announced that additional career paths in the industrial, media,...
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...
Cuomo extends restaurant, bar closing times
Moses KuwemaGovernor Andrew Cuomo on Friday announced the extension of closing times for restaurants and bars statewide from 10:00 p.m...
Mayor de Blasio delivers testimony on the NYS Executive Budget
Moses Kuwema Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday spoke out against cuts to schools and public health during a pandemic...
Over 100,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in 24 hours, Cuomo announces
Reporter: Moses Kuwema Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday that 106,017 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were administered in New York...
