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,...
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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...
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...
Halal, organic food delivery opens door for investors, sets to kick off in New York
Founders of a new halal and organic food delivery service in New York called Fooderudite Delivery Service (FDS) have announced...
NYPAN endorses Maria Ordoñez for Manhattan City Council District 7
Our Revolution and New York Progressive Action Network (NYPAN) has endorsed Maria Ordoñez, for City Council District 7 in Manhattan....
Nathalia Fernandez receives more endorsements for Bronx borough president race
Newly-Elected Bronx Assembly members, Kenny Burgos and Chantel Jackson, have endorsed Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernández for Bronx Borough President While announcing...
Riverdale Press commended for fact-checking lies against Northwest Bronx Democrats
Anthony Rivieccio, Founder Over the course of the 11th Council District special election race, of course, the eventual would happen....
Families, Mott Haven residents petition NYPD, demand accountability for brutality against protesters
A group of families and residents of Mott Haven in the South Bronx have released an open letter demanding accountability...
Vanessa L. Gibson raises $70,000 plus for Campaign Filing in Bronx
Bronx Borough President candidate Vanessa L. Gibson has announced a total contribution of $72,380 raised from 567 contributors for Campaign...
Mayoral Race: NYC African Leaders, clergymen endorse Eric Adams
Akeem Alao More than a dozen prominent NYC African Leaders and clergymen have endorsed Brooklyn Borough President, Eric Adams for...
Mayor De Blasio declares special election date for 11th, 15th Council District in Bronx
By Robert Press New Supreme Court Judge Andrew Cohen announced his resignation from the 11th City Council seat on December...
Bronx community leaders make declaration to end gun violence
Moses Kuwema A group of clergy, community leaders and neighborhood advocates in the Bronx has gotten tired of the nice...
Northwest Bronx Democrats declare support for “ranked choice” candidates in 11th, 15th CDs
The Northwest Bronx Democrats have declared their support for their candidates in the 11th and 15th Council District special elections....
Pierre Gooding enters Harlem City Council race
Akeem Alao Pierre Gooding has officially entered the race to replace Bill Perkins as Harlem’s next City Councilor. This was...
Xmas: Santa distributes toy giveaway to children in 49th Precinct
Robert Press Santa has distributed toy giveaway to make a Merry Christmas to children in 49th Precinct Santa, who came...
It is our collective responsibility to involve in every activity in our community — Al-Hassan Kanu
By Moses Kuwema New York City Council candidate for District 27 in Queens, Al-Hassan Kanu, has expressed belief that everyone...
Small, local businesses need help of their communities now more than ever — AOC
Akeem Alao US Congresswoman, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, has said that small and locally-owned businesses "need the help of their communities now...
NYS urges safe operating practices on snowmobilers, warns against reckless operation, speeding
Akeem Alao At the start of snowmobiling season, New York State has urged riders to keep safety in mind, both...
DEC announces $1.4 million to develop urban forestry
Akeem Alao New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced grant awards totaling $1.4 million...
DSNY issues Snow Alert for Wednesday
Moses Kuwema The New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Snow Alert for Wednesday which will see alternate...
Cuomo signs ICE out of courts into law
Moses Kuwema Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed the Protect Our Courts Act (S00425A/A2176A) to ensure New Yorkers can freely access...
Dromm introduces bill to ban solitary confinement in NYC
NYC Council Finance Chair, Daniel Dromm, has introduced Intro 2173, legislation to end the use of solitary confinement in all...
Covid-19: NY Council member Fernando Cabrera questions closure of restaurants
Akeem Alao Council Member Fernando Cabrera has questioned the practicality of closing the city’s restaurants. While expressing his indignation, Cabrera...
Prominent NY Arab Community leader, Ahmad Jaber dies at 73
One of the most prominent Muslim and Arab leaders in Brooklyn, Dr. Ahmad Jaber, has died after a battle with...
NYS senators endorse Bravo for City Council
By Moses Kuwema New York State Senators Jessica Ramos and Alessandria Biaggi have endorsed Ischia Bravo; Democrat for City Council...
Covid-19: Mayor de Blasio urges protection among New Yorkers
By Moses Kuwema New York City mayor Bill de Blasio has urged people to protect themselves against Covid-19 as they...
Joe Biden condemns November jobs report, continuing economic crisis
The United States president-elect has condemned the November Jobs Report and continuing economic crisis in the country. This was expressed...
NYC COVID-19 positivity rate witnesses 5.43% increase
By Moses Kuwema Mayor Bill de Blasio has said that the citywide seven-day Coronavirus positivity rate for New York City...
Peace December holds 5th National Public Safety Honor Day, awards NYPD 114 precinct officers
Chairman of Peace December1, has held its annual National Public Safety Honor Day and presentation of awards to NYPD 114...
New COVID-19 vaccine unit opens at Montefiore and Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Montefiore Health System and Albert Einstein College of Medicine has opened a new COVID-19 vaccine unit. While disclosing this on...
NY DEC highlights recent statewide rescue missions
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers has announced recent respond nationwide rescue missions. While disclosing this...
Mayor Dinkins dies at 92, New Yorkers mourn
David Dinkins, the former mayor of New York City, has died. Dinkins, 92, passed away from natural causes at his...
NYC Mayor demands outcome of presidential election, calls for transition of government
The Mayor of New York City, Bill de Blasio, has demanded the release of the outcome of the presidential election...
L+M builds affordable houses in Bronx, signs deal with labors union
Affordable housing giant L+M Development Partners has struck a hiring deal with Laborers’ Local 79, the biggest laborers’ Local in...
Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez solicits intervention to save 28 children from deportation
New York congresswoman, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, has solicited the intervention of President Donald Trump, the President-elect, Joe Biden and other Congress...
NYS economy boosted with increase in employment rate
New York State economy has boosted with an increase in the employment rate. This was disclosed in a statement released...
CPG partners SHF to purchase Brookhaven apartments in Bronx
Camber Property Group has partnered a non-profit developer, the Settlement Housing Fund, to purchase the Brookhaven Apartments in The Bronx’s...
NY pizza shop owner honored for feeding New Yorkers during pandemic
A pizza shop owner in the Bronx has been honoured for providing free food for New Yorkers during the pandemic....
Eric Adams declares mayoral candidacy
Brooklyn Borough President, Eric Adams, has declared his interest in the New York mayoral position. Adams, who is the latest...
Mayor de Blasio signs bills to expand new deal, combat income discrimination
The New York Mayor, Bill de Blasio, has signed into law a package of bills that will expand New York...
NYS ACP launches new online application to protect victims of violence
Image Source: Observer-dispatch The New York State Department of State has launched a new online application for the Address Confidentiality...
Council member Cabrera partners Bronx Community College to provide relief to Honduras
A New York council member, Fernando Cabrera has partnered Bronx Community College to announce a new effort to provide relief...
DEC announces tie for state record pumpkinseed
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced that the state record for a pumpkinseed has officially been...
New York Metal Refinishers to recruit 50 apprentices
The Finishing Trades Institute of New York has disclosed plan to conduct a recruitment from December 14, 2020 through December...
DEC, DOH issue Air Quality Health Advisories for New York City
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner, Basil Seggos, and State Department of Health Commissioner Howard Zucker, M.D.,...
NY voter faces intimidation, narrates experience at polling booth
A New York voter, Antirson Ortiz, has shared his ugly experience while casting his vote at a polling booth. Ortiz,...
DSBS invests $4 million in multi-year grants to support NYC
The New York Department of Small Business Services Commissioner, Jonnel Doris, has announced that the City of New York is...
Electoral Victory: Jamaal Bailey appreciates voters, reiterates commitment to district
Jamaal Bailey, a Senator representing New York Senate District 36, has appreciated voters from his district for their support towards...
John Perez alleges threat to life over support for Gene DeFrancis, launches Come Clean Campaign
John Perez has alleged that his life has been under threat over his support for Gene DeFrancis for the New...
AOC team meets College Point Community leaders, business owners to discusses climate change, sea rising level
College Point community leaders and business owners have discussed climate change and rising sea levels in the coastal community with...
