Adams signs bills to streamline health coverage, strengthen school security
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has signed two new pieces of legislation designed to improve the health insurance enrollment...
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Mayor Adams announces plans to boost safety, housing, workforce growth
Mayor Eric Adams outlined several key initiatives designed to enhance public safety, support working-class families, and expand housing opportunities in...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community OpEd: Making New York City the Best Place to Raise a Family
Last week in Harlem, the neighborhood where generations of Black families have flourished, I reported to New Yorkers on the...
Ethiopia plans massive evacuation after earthquake strikes
The Ethiopian government announced Saturday its plan to evacuate over 80,000 residents from areas hit by recurring earthquakes this week. ...
Jimmy Carter: A Personal Reflection on an Exceptional Legacy
By Arthur Piccolo In the course of my life, I have had the rare distinction of sharing elevator rides with...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community OpEd: 2024 — A Record Year of Delivering for New Yorkers
When I was sworn in as the 110th mayor of New York City, I promised to “Get Stuff Done.” That...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community OpEd: Improving the Quality of Life for All New Yorkers
Our administration’s North Star has always been building a safer, more affordable city for working-class New Yorkers. Sometimes, that means...
Diverse Cultural Festivals and Social Cohesion in New York City
New York City identity is inseparable from its multicultural fabric, celebrated year-round through various festivals that highlight its rich diversity....
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community OpEd: The Updated Financial Plan Puts Working-Class New Yorkers First and Makes Our City Safer and More Affordable
From day one, we have put New Yorkers first, working to make this city safer, more affordable, and more livable....
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community OpEd: Supporting Small Business and Working-Class People Through M/WBEs
Since day one, our administration has had a clear mission: build a safer, more affordable city for working-class New Yorkers,...
How early symptoms of diabetes can save your life
Diabetes, a chronic condition impacting millions, often progresses silently, making early recognition of symptoms essential for prevention and management. Diabetes,...
Tackling food deserts and empowering communities in New York City
Food deserts continue to challenge New York City communities, affecting over 1 million residents who lack convenient access to fresh,...
Judge delays Trump sentencing decision post-election
A Manhattan judge has agreed to postpone key rulings on former President Donald Trump’s conviction and sentencing, offering prosecutors time...
Mental health challenges in New York City
Urban living in New York City poses significant Mental Health challenges, affecting residents across age groups and backgrounds (American Psychological...
Opinion: A necessary reckoning with America’s painful past and its potential impact on the nation’s future
In an unprecedented and somber address from Arizona, President Joe Biden took a historic step in acknowledging one of the...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community OpEd: Polls are Open!
Voting is the bedrock of our democracy — it shapes the kind of city, state, and nation we become. The...
Iranian Revolutionary Guard official charged in assassination plot targeting NYC activist
U.S. prosecutors have charged Ruhollah Bazghandi, a high-ranking official in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), in connection with a...
Opinion: Elon Musk’s $1 Million Giveaway: A Risky Gamble on Democracy’s Integrity
Elon Musk’s recent pledge to give away $1 million daily to registered voters in battleground states raises significant ethical and...
NYC child care workers secure long-awaited pay raise in tentative agreement
Mayor Eric Adams has announced a breakthrough agreement that will bring significant wage increases for New York City’s NYC child...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community OpEd: Nine Straight Months of Crime Reduction
Our mission as an administration has always been clear: Mayor Adams making New York City affordable and crime reduction in...
Marine Le Pen faces trial as presidential ambitions hang in balance
Marine Le Pen, the leader of France's far-right National Rally, is set to face judges in Paris on Monday in...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Op-Ed: Keeping New Yorkers Safe and Warm This Fall and Winter
New Yorkers deserve safe, warm, and comfortable living conditions during fall and winter, and the city is here to make...
Israel’s enduring conflict: Security challenges in a volatile region
In the complex geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, few countries encapsulate the challenges on security and survival like Israel....
Mayor Eric Adams Community OpEd: New Yorkers Are Saying “Yes” to More Affordable Housing and “City of Yes”
Last week, the City Planning Commission listened to the voices of countless New Yorkers and said ‘yes’ to the “City...
From City Hall to the courtroom: Eric Adams’ indictment rocks New York
The recent indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams on bribery, wire fraud, and illegal foreign donations has sent...
Rabbi Bob Kaplan: A True Bridge Builder and Peace Ambassador
Rabbi Bob Kaplan has been a driving force for intercommunity understanding in New York City for over 31 years. As...
A shot across democracy: The urgent need for safety in political discourse
The recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump at his golf club in Florida has reignited discussions about the safety of...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community Op-ed: Another Year of ‘Getting Stuff Done’ for New Yorkers
I am proud to be a New Yorker, and has Mayor Eric Adams, I am even prouder to announce that...
Hezbollah confirms death of senior commander Ahmad Mahmoud Wahabi, in Israeli strike on Beirut
Hezbollah has confirmed the death of Ahmad Mahmoud Wahabi, a high-ranking commander within its elite Radwan Force, following an Israeli...
Mpox outbreak in Africa remains uncontrolled, warns Africa CDC
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has expressed serious concerns regarding the uncontrolled Mpox outbreak across...
Sénégal introduces English Language as core subject in primary schools
Senegal has disclosed a plan to introduce English language instruction in primary schools, specifically targeting the CM1 and CM2 levels,...
Lebanon reels as second wave of explosive device blasts Kills 20, wounds hundreds
A second wave of deadly explosions in Lebanon, triggered by booby-trapped communication devices, has left at least 20 people dead...
Top Tech Skills in the World
In a fast-moving technology world, the right sets of skills delve into staying ahead. The demand for Tech Skills is...
Tanker explosion in Red Sea Averted as salvage mission prevents catastrophic oil spill
A burning oil tanker struck by Yemen's Houthi movement has been safely towed to a secure location in the Red...
Post-COVID Recovery in NYC: What’s the Real Story?
As the world slowly moves past the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, cities like New York have become living case...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community OpEd: Starting the new school year with new buildings, new curricula, and more
We came into office with a clear mission: to build a safer, more affordable city. And our initiatives for our...
The Evolving NYC Job Market: Remote Work and Its Impact
The nature of the job market itself has undergone a sea change in New York City within the last couple...
Chief of Israeli Army’s Ground Forces resigns
Chief of the Israeli army’s Ground Forces, Tamir Yadai, resigned on Tuesday citing “personal reasons,” according to a statement from...
Positive impacts of Mayor Eric Adams to the development and growth of New York City
Since his first day in office, in January 2022, Mayor Eric Adams has handled New York City differently. Adams, a...
UK suspends 30 military export licenses to Israel
The UK government has announced the suspension of approximately 30 export licenses for military equipment to Israel, following a review...
Eric Adams’ Community Op Ed: Your City Wants to Help Put Money in Your Pocket
New York is a city that works for our people, with resources available to help hard-working residents afford the cost...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community Op Ed: The Bronx is Buying a Ticket to the Future with Historic Metro-North Plan
With New York City’s rental vacancy rate at a historic low of just 1.4 percent and half of all New...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community OpEd: The EITC – Helping Working Families Afford to Live in the Greatest City in the World
Working people and families make life in our city possible. Their work and contributions in every sector — from public...
Mayor Adams’ Community OpEd: Community Partnerships for Quality of Life
Earlier in June, the Lower East Side and New York City was shocked by an egregious outburst of violence when...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community OpEd: Fighting for Safer, Cleaner Streets
Last week, we celebrated Independence Day — an opportunity to reflect on the values that make the American Dream possible...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community OpEd: A Budget That Prioritizes Working-Class New Yorkers and Seeks to Make Our City More Affordable
New Yorkers deserve a city budget that delivers for them and tackles our affordability crisis head-on. Alongside Speaker Adams and...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community OpEd: Education that Lifts Up All of Our Students
As New York City’s first openly dyslexic mayor, I know what it is like to not have the support I...
Why Launching the .halal Domain Registry for Global Muslims Is Important
In an era where the internet serves as a gateway to both opportunities and challenges, a new initiative promises to...
Unpredictable Nature of Life
Dear Destiny Friends, There are different philosophies, principles, facts, theories, and truths that guide life. The ability to understand...
The First Step
Dear Destiny Friends, It is an incontrovertible fact that greatness is appealing and soothing to the heart. Globally, greatness...
Take Nothing for Granted.
Dear Destiny Friends, The joy of life, it is generally believed, is not how happy one is, but how...
Sow That Seed
Greetings Destiny Friends, The death of a seed is the burial of a forest – Dr. Myles Munroe The...
Mayor Eric Adams Community Op Ed: “Operation Padlock to Protect”
……..How New York City is Taking Action to Shut Down Illegal Smoke and Cannabis Shops When we came to office...
Mayor Eric Adams Community Op Ed: “Operation Padlock to Protect”
……..How New York City is Taking Action to Shut Down Illegal Smoke and Cannabis Shops When we came to office...
Right Timing, Critical for Sucesss
Dear Destiny Friends, The Bible records that there’s time for everything under the heavens; a time to sow, a...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community Op-ed: Run This Town — Work for City Government and Help Write the Future
Since day one, our administration has had a clear mission: protect public safety, rebuild our economy, and make our city...
Your Passion Will Be Tested
Dear Destiny Friends, In the journey of life, everyone will be tested, and tests come in various ways....
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community OpEd: Fiscal Year 2025 Executive Budget — Getting Stuff Done for Working-Class New Yorkers
For over two years, cities across the country have struggled to respond to the aftereffects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In...
Dealing with Defective Success
Dear Destiny Friends, According to Mark Twain, “the two most important days in your Life is the day you...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Scoring a Goal for Affordable Housing
In November 2022, our administration announced a historic once-in-a-generation transformation of the Willets Points neighborhood in Queens. This neighborhood, which...
