Muslim, interfaith coalition to launch anti-BDS investment campaign in New York
By Mutiu Olawuyi A coalition of Muslim and interfaith leaders has announced the launch of a global Anti-BDS Investment Campaign,...
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Open primaries lawsuit targets NY Governor, NYC Mayor
By Mutiu Olawuyi A legal battle over New York City’s proposed open primaries and nonpartisan local elections has moved to...
Student leader Singh honored for youth advocacy, mental health awareness in Queens
By Mutiu Olawuyi Student advocate and community leader Jaskaran Singh has been honored in Queens for his years of work...
NYS Assembly recognizes Sheikh Musa Drammeh for public health, media, civic service
By Mutiu Olawuyi Sheikh Musa Drammeh has been recognized by the New York State Assembly for his outstanding leadership, community...
NYPD reports historic drop in murders, shootings as City enters Summer
By Mutiu Olawuyi The New York City Police Department says the city recorded the fewest murders, shooting incidents, and shooting...
Muslims for Israel Day Parade draws calls for courage, trust and interfaith partnership
By Mutiu Olawuyi Muslim participation in the Israel Day Parade in New York, which took place on May 31, has...
Staten Island honors Israeli Consul General in historic visit
By Mutiu Olawuyi Israeli Consul General in New York Ofir Akunis conducted a borough-wide visit to Staten Island on May...
Mamdani appoints Edwin Raymond as New York City Sheriff
Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani has appointed retired NYPD lieutenant Edwin Raymond as the new Sheriff of the City of New...
NYC Charter Commission moves open primaries proposal toward 2026 ballot
By Mutiu Olawuyi The New York City Charter Revision Commission has adopted an interim final report that could place a...
Jewish leaders join interfaith vigil for San Diego Mosque victims, call for protection of sacred spaces
Jewish communal leaders, faith leaders, and interfaith partners across New York gathered for a vigil to mourn the victims of...
JCRC-NY condemns antisemitic remarks reported at Park Slope Food Coop meeting
The Jewish Community Relations Council of New York (JCRC-NY) has issued a strong public response following reports that a member...
Editorial | Mamdani’s 100 Days: Conviction, Contradiction, and the Burden of Governing New York
“You campaign in poetry. You govern in prose.” — Mario Cuomo At New York Parrot, and in the neighborhood-facing reporting...
City opens Bellevue Therapeutic Unit in push to ease Rikers health crisis
By Mutiu Olawuyi New York City has opened a new outposted therapeutic housing unit at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, creating...
NYC names Rebecca Jones Gaston to lead Children’s Services Agency
New York City, under the leadership of Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, has appointed Rebecca Jones Gaston as the new commissioner...
NYC opens public review for new Racial Equity Plan
New York City has released a preliminary citywide racial equity plan and opened a 30-day public comment period, launching what...
NYC reaches 100,000 pothole repairs as DOT accelerates response to Winter street damage
New York City has reached 100,000 pothole repairs within the first 100 days of 2026, according to City Hall, marking...
Adams slams AOC over Israel rocket defense
By Mutiu Olawuyi Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams has sharply criticized Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez over what he described as opposition...
Mamdani blasts Council budget plan as ‘unrealistic,’ warns of deep service cuts
By Mutiu Olawuyi Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani has sharply criticized the City Council’s preliminary budget response, warning that the proposal...
Brooklyn Leaders Mark Ramadan, Passover, and Easter with Interfaith Celebration of Unity
BROOKLYN — Religious leaders, elected officials, and community members gathered Sunday evening in Brooklyn for a major interfaith celebration recognizing...
JCRC-NY Hosts Intercultural Leadership Gathering in Harlem
Tsion Cafe provided the setting for an evening of intercultural dialogue and civic leadership on Thursday, March 13, 2026, as...
New York’s First Muslim Mayor Mamdani Marks Ramadan with Community Iftars Across City
The Mayor of New York City, Zohran Kwame Mamdani, has described becoming the first Muslim mayor of the city as...
Mayor Mamdani opens 3-K and Pre-K applications, launches citywide outreach to families
New York City officially opened applications for its 3-K and Pre-K programs on Tuesday, as Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New...
JCRC-NY hails historic moment as Julie Menin becomes first Jewish Speaker of NYC Council
Julie Menin was, today, elected Speaker of the New York City Council, becoming the first Jewish person to hold the...
Open Letter to Mayor-Elect Mamdani: To Restore NYC’s Commitment to Community and Ethnic Media
On behalf of New York City’s ethnic and community media December 18, 2025 Dear Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani: The ethnic and...
Queen Mother Blakely decries deed theft, seeks justice at Harlem press conference
HARLEM, New York — Community leaders, legal advocates, activists, and residents gathered on Monday at 477 West 142nd Street in...
Muslims mourn passing of Imam Al-Hajj Talib Abdur Rashid
One of the most revered voices in Black American Islam, Imam Al-Hajj Talib Abdur-Rashid of The Mosque of Islamic Brotherhood,...
FBI Offers $25,000 Reward for Fugitive Wanted in Newark Federal Building Incident
File Source: FBI The Federal Bureau of Investigation has announced a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to...
NY Muslims Aren’t Victims; We Live With Confidence — Raza Responds to Mamdani’s Emotional Remarks at Mosque Event
Imam Sajjad Raza, a Muslim community leader in New York, has issued a public message responding to comments by Zohran...
New York Faith Leaders Announce “Unbreakable Bond” Tour to Holy Land
A coalition of New York faith, civic, and community leaders is set to embark on an “Unbreakable Bond” tour of...
Mayor Adams, NYPD Launch Nation’s Largest Domestic Violence Investigative Unit
Phone Credit: Google New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch have announced the creation of the...
Staged Car Crash Fraud Costs New York Drivers $300 More Annually, Group Warns
Citizens for Affordable Rates (CAR) has issued a consumer alert warning that staged car crashes orchestrated by criminal networks are...
African Immigrants Commission Strengthens Mission, Empowers Community Through Heritage Celebration
New York City, September 27, 2025 — The African Immigrants’ Commission of New York and Connecticut reaffirmed its commitment to...
Mamdani Reacts to Eric Adams’ Exit, Declares “A New Day is Coming”
Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has reacted to Mayor Eric Adams’ announcement that he will not seek re-election, framing the...
New York City Joins National Coalition to Block EPA Rollback of Climate Protections
New York City has joined dozens of states and local governments in opposing a federal proposal to undo landmark...
STEMDUP: The Future of a United, Affordable and Just New York City
New York City is at a defining crossroads. The promise of opportunity is shadowed by a growing crisis: families pushed...
60% of New Yorkers back Adams to defeat Mamdani in Nov mayoral race— Poll shows
New York City — A recent Facebook poll has revealed that a majority of engaged New Yorkers believe Mayor Eric...
Mayor Adams hosts grand Saint Patrick’s Day celebration at Gracie Mansion
File Source: X New York City Mayor Eric Adams welcomed Irish dignitaries, community leaders, and proud New Yorkers to Gracie...
Mayor Adams launches NYC 400th anniversary celebration
New York City Mayor Eric Adams launched a campaign to celebrate the city's 400th anniversary, marking a major milestone in...
Xi Jinping visits Macau to celebrate 25th anniversary of reunification
Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Macau on December 18, 2024, for a three-day visit to commemorate the 25th...
Mayor Adams signs landmark housing, infrastructure bills
Mayor Eric Adams has enacted a suite of transformative legislation aimed at addressing New York City’s mounting housing crisis and...
New York City signs historic housing bill for 80,000 new homes
Mayor Eric Adams, alongside First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer, marked a historic moment for the city with the signing of...
Mayor Adams hosts Chanukah celebration, honors Jewish leaders
Mayor Eric Adams hosted a reception at Gracie Mansion to celebrate Chanukah, honoring Jewish community leaders and reaffirming New York...
NYC secures $40m in EPA grants to boost electric vehicle fleet, cut emissions
Mayor Eric Adams has announced the city’s success in securing $17.3 million from the EPA's 2024 Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Program...
James Stratford appoints new executive director of NYC Young Men’s Initiative
Mayor Eric Adams announced today the appointment of James Stratford as the new executive director of the New York City...
Mayor Adams announces Citi Bike expansion in outer boroughs
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, alongside Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Lyft, unveiled a plan to...
NYS AAPI Commission holds inaugural meeting
In a historic moment for New York State, the inaugural meeting of the NYS Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI)...
Mayor Adams pledges action against violent offenders in NYC
Mayor Eric Adams addressed reporters today following his meeting with incoming Border Czar Thomas Homan. He doubled down on his...
Mayor Adams hosts community conversation in Parkchester
In an effort to foster direct communication between the city's leadership and local residents, Mayor Eric Adams hosted a community...
NYPD releases photos of suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s murder
The New York Police Department has released new photos of the man suspected of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson,...
Mayoral candidates debate housing solutions at Upper West Side forum
In the wake of the City Council’s approval of the “City of Yes” housing plan, seven mayoral candidates gathered Saturday...
Mayor Adams honors Lebanese heritage at flag-raising ceremony
New York City Mayor Eric Adams honored the city's vibrant Lebanese community during a historic flag-raising ceremony at Bowling Green,...
NYC approves “City of Yes” to build 80,000 homes
New York City celebrated a landmark moment as Mayor Eric Adams, Governor Kathy Hochul, and Speaker Adrienne Adams announced the...
NYC breaks ground on first soccer-specific stadium, Etihad Park
New York City Football Club Mayor Eric Adams, Councilmember Francisco Moya, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, and the New York...
New Yorkers celebrates Small Business Saturday, support local shops
New Yorkers turned out in force for Small Business Saturday, celebrating their neighborhoods by supporting local shops and cafes. From...
NYCHA Amsterdam Houses to get long-awaited playground renovation
The Amsterdam Houses on Manhattan's Upper West Side are set to transform an underused parking lot into a vibrant playground,...
Chief Service Officer Laura Rog applauds AmeriCorps support in call for federal funding
Chief Service Officer Laura Rog has emphasized the indispensable role of AmeriCorps in New York City’s civic ecosystem, following Mayor...
Mayor Adams pledges support for community-led Roy Wilkins Park maanagement
Mayor Eric Adams hosted a dynamic Community Conversation in Jamaica, Queens, focusing on the city's progress, pressing issues, and ongoing...
NYC creates 15,000 apprenticeships, surpasses key workforce goal
New York City has created over 15,000 apprenticeship opportunities since 2021, Mayor Eric Adams announced, surpassing the halfway mark toward...
NYCFC stadium to be named Etihad Park in $780M Queens development
New York City FC has announced that its new $780 million stadium in Queens, set to open in 2027, will...
NYC staff shortages leave special education students without vital services, union claims
A recent survey by the city’s teachers union reveals that thousands of special education students are missing crucial services due...
