A Letter to My Teenage Child by Anonymous
There are many things at their extremes in our world today. I have put together some thoughts about what’s happening,...
NEW YORK CITY
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...
“Shade of the Olive” in New York: A Celebration of Art, Hope, and Identity
New York – Amid a setting charged with meaning, the city of New York hosted the “Shade of the Olive”...
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...
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...
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...
Eric Adams hosts first-ever public safety promotion ceremony, announces new initiatives
Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, delivered a significant speech at the inaugural Public Safety Promotion Ceremony, celebrating...
10 Key Facts About Africa Day and African Union Day Celebrations in New York
Africa Day and African Union Day hold great significance for Africa and Africans worldwide, and in New York, the African...
NYC passes ordinance to prevent weight discrimination
New York City has passed a bill outlawing discrimination based on weight, joining a growing movement in the US to...
Eric Adams makes history, inaugurates first mosque in NYC
The Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, has, for the first time, inaugurated a mosque in the city....
NYC: Amanda Fariás joins council colleagues to rally funds for MTA
New York City Council Member, Amanda Fariás, has joined her colleagues to rally funds for MTA. The Councilwoman...
NYC to create new agency to cope with migrant surge
New York City will open a 24-hour center to welcome migrants and create a new agency to coordinate efforts to...
NYC compensates over 300 people arrested in 2020 George Floyd protest
NYC compensates over 300 people arrested in 2020 George Floyd protest New York City has disclosed a plan to compensate...
NYC Mayor Adams appoints public spaces official to oversee city’s community space
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has created a new position in charge of New York City's public...
Eric Adams’ Weekly Community Op Ed: A Working People’s Agenda
Last week, in Queens — the borough I grew up in — I reported to New Yorkers on the state...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Op-Ed: A Safer New York
While I was on the campaign trail, I met many New Yorkers who expressed their desire for a...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Op-Ed: Action, Care and Compassion – My Administration’s Approach to Addressing Severe Mental Illness
Our city is facing a crisis. New Yorkers with severe and untreated mental illness are living out in the open,...
As Democrats celebrate averting election disaster, we can’t ignore the voters we’re losing
Election Day is over. And though Americans did not speak with one voice, working-class voters sent a clear message: They...
New York toughens bail law in $220 billion budget agreement
New York will devote billions of dollars to help families pay for child care, boost health care worker wages and...
Siena poll: Most voters call bail law bad for New York
A majority of New York voters believe ending cash bail for many criminal charges has been bad for New York...
NYC planning to remove homeless encampments from streets
New York City officials have disclosed a plan to remove makeshift shelters set up by homeless people on city streets,...
NYC’s St. PATRICK’S day parade returns Thursday, but without familiar face
The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade makes its in-person return in New York City Thursday after a virtual celebration due...
Eric Adams partners Brad Lander, announces 5 actionable plans to activate better contract for New York
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander and senior members of the New York City Mayor’s Office have partnered to release...
Financial Focus: Last Minute $2000 in Tax Tips for 2021
By Professor Anthony Rivieccio MBA PFA Let's be honest! You want a billion dollar tax refund next year, don't you?...
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...
I Believe in Peaceful Coexistence, Linda M. Lino
At times I wonder why humans find it extremely difficult to live among different cultures, different races, different religious beliefs...
ALA enlists MMC Chairman among 2021 awardees
The Muslim Media Corporation founder and chairman, Sheikh Musa Drammeh, has been enlisted among the recipients of the 2021 African...
Financial Focus: Water the plants & get a better Tax Refund through Tax Planning?
By Professor Anthony Rivieccio MBA PFA I was talking to a friend of mine recently that said, " it must...
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...
Muslim Media endorses Eric Adams for NYC Mayor in Nov 2nd general election
The Muslim Media Corporation (MMC) in New York City, publisher of New York Parrot, Parkchester Times and Muslim Community Report...
Financial Focus: Estate Planning: “Don’t worry, my family has me covered”!
By Professor Anthony Rivieccio MBA PFA All of our lives, we are trying to accumulate " " Assets" . Yes,...
Ritchie Torres, other progressive Congress members meet with President Biden on BBB Act
Congressman Ritchie Torres, representing the congressional district 15 of New York State, along with his fellow Progressive members of the...
Financial Focus: Paying over $70 for Cable TV with 100 or more channels? It’s time to change!
By Professor Anthony Rivieccio MBA PFA I have always been an advocate of " cutting the cable cord". But today...
“Tango Shalom”: A Movie Whose Title Tells It All
By Robert Golomb “There is a new movie named ‘Tango Shalom’ that I saw 2 days ago. The film is...
Letter to Editor: Seventy thousand New Yorkers fault Cuomo’s Sexual Harassment Report
Dear Editor, I am writing on behalf of 70,000 organized supporters of Governor Cuomo. The media has chosen to ignore...
2021 Election and the Politics of Racism in New York City
“As long as New York City is a diverse no-man’s land, race will always be a big shot in its...
Financial Focus: REAL inflation or Corporate Greed Or Theft Or Ask Mom?
By Professor Anthony Rivieccio MBA PFA I'll tell everyone a secret . In 1976, at 16 years old, I went...
The Pursuit to Destroy Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
By Jamie Wilcox I am outraged and sickened how the recent allegations against Governor Andrew Cuomo have played out in...
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,...
In-Person Learning Can’t Be Replaced
Photo Source: Edsource By Monet Elzey and Lude Bonnet It’s been 179 days since New York City schools closed due...
New York by Pavol Janik
In a horizontal mirror of the straightened bay the points of an angular city stabbing directly into the starry sky....
NYC’s first responders rescue annual 9/11 Tribute in Light after cancellation by museum
The New York City's Police, firefighters and a non-profit organization have decided to rescue New York's annual 9/11 Tribute in...
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...
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,...
TEST AND TRACE: MAYOR DE BLASIO ANNOUNCES NEW YORK CITY TEST AND TRACE CORPS
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced the City’s comprehensive plan to test, trace, and treat every case of COVID-19. Through...
