Trump not protected from grand jury subpoena – rules Manhattan District Attorney
Cyrus Vance, Manhattan District Attorney, has said that President Trump does not have any special protection from subpoena issued by...
latest news
Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez to launch campaign for census, voter registration outreach
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has announced plan to formally launch a robust, well-funded effort to increase voter registration and census participation...
DEC proposes GHG reduction regulations to implement Climate Leadership, Community Protection Act
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner, Basil Seggos, has released proposed regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emission statewide....
Letter: Congratulations to NYC DOT on $10,000,000 million Bus Discretionary Grant
Dear Editor, I want to congratulate the New York City Department of Transportation for winning a $10,000,000 million Bus Discretionary...
NYC SBS, Fullstack Academy, Codecademy launch digital training tool to aid New Yorkers’ careers
The New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) has announced the launch of Career Discovery, a centralized resource...
Good Trouble: A Tribute to the legacy of Congressman John Robert Lewis
Democracy is not a state. It is an act,” wrote Congressman John Lewis in his final address to the nation,...
NYC tax preparer arrested for filing fraudulent income, withholding tax returns
The New York State Tax Department has announced the arrest of a New York City-based tax preparer for allegedly filing...
NYS DOL prevents $1 billion insurance fraud during pandemic
The New York State Department of Labor has announced that it has prevented more than $1 billion from falling into...
US discloses UAE-Israel agreement to normalize diplomatic relations
The United States President, Donald Trump, has announced that Israel and the United Arab Emirates have reached an agreement to...
NYS DEC partners DOH, advises people with respiratory diseases to limit strenuous outdoor activities
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the State Department of Health have advised people with respiratory diseases...
NY Councilman Rev Ruben Diaz Sr alleges disenfranchisement at Assembly District 84
Councilman Rev Ruben Diaz Sr has alleged that the voters of Assembly district 84 were disenfranchised all because of a...
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,...
NYS DEC celebrates 50th anniversary, recounts success
New York State's Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers recounted the several success rescue missions of its officers. The...
NYS Division of Consumer Protection offers tips to protect New Yorkers at work
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection has offered New Yorkers tips to keep safe when working outdoors this...
NY DEC confirms infestation of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid, evaluates means to eradicate invasive pest
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced the confirmation of an infestation of the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid...
ONA marks one year of Ramirez June Initiative
The New York State Office for New Americans has marked the first year of implementation of the Ramirez June Developmental...
NBCI rejects Kamala Harris, demands real Black representative
The National Black Church Initiative, a coalition of 34,000 churches representing 27.7 million African Americans are joining with over 150,000...
New Jersey governor can borrow $9.9 billion to offset shortfalls —Supreme Court rules
The Supreme Court in New Jersey has ruled against Republicans blocking the state’s Governor Phil Murphy, a Democratic, from borrowing...
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar wins DFL primary for 5th Congressional District
The US Congresswoman, Ilhan Omar, has won the DFL primary for the 5th Congressional District on Wednesday August 12, 2020....
The NAACP launches initiative to boost Black voters turnout in six states
The NAACP, a U.S-based civil right organization has launched an initiative to achieve higher Black voter turnout in the forthcoming...
A Weaver of Borderless Dreams
He is a maker of dreams for writers – a man who believes in dreams that are woven in words...
GRAMMAR ZONE: COPING WITH UNCOUNTABLE OR NON-COUNT NOUNS
One of the obscure labels in the English Language that can mislead the users through their names is UNCOUNTABLE NOUN....
US Election: Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris as running mate
Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee, has announced Kamala Harris as his vice presidential running mate. The announcement was made...
Oklahoma woman produces free masks for Durant residents
An Oklahoma woman, Katrina Rawls-Daniels, has produced free masks for the Durant residents. Katrina, who produces not less than 60...
Police arrest host of New Jersey party with 300 attendees
Police on Sunday August 9, 2020, arrested a host of a party in New Jersey with 300 attendees, mostly not...
NYC earmarks $1.5 million to provide free legal support for small businesses
New York City has earmarked a sum of $1.5 million to provide free legal support for small businesses struggling to...
China imposes sanctions on 6 US lawmakers, 11 others over Hong Kong
China has announced imposition of sanctions on 11 Americans, including six US lawmakers. While disclosing this on Monday August 10,...
US sets to investigate bombing at Iraq-Kuwait border
The US military has disclosed plan to investigate a militant claim by a newly formed Iraqi militant group of a...
Financial Focus: Congressional law vs Executive orders?
By Professor Anthony Rivieccio MBA PFA Well, we knew that Congress has been at a stalemale--- even way before this...
School Reopening: Over 300,000 NY families support all-remote learning
Not less than 300,000 parents have supported the New York City's plan for a mix of in-person and remote learning...
Republican assemblyman Mike LiPetri condemns Mayor Blasio’s coronavirus checkpoints
Mike LiPetri, a Republican assemblyman, has condemned the Democrat mayor for his coronavirus checkpoints. According to Mike, the checkpoints could...
Bystander falls victim of gunfight in Brooklyn
A bystander has been killed after he was caught in the crossfire of a gunfight in Brooklyn. Police said Christopher...
U.S national security adviser warns countries to stay away from 2020 election
Robert O'Brien, White House national security adviser, has warned that any foreign power that attempts to meddle in the U.S...
US sets to reduce troop level in Afghanistan
The United States has announced plan to cut its troop levels in Afghanistan to a number less than 5,000. While...
Connecticut Governor fears loss of academic year, calls for in-person schooling
Connecticut Governor, Ned Lamont, a Democrat, has expressed concerns over matter of school reopening that confronts school districts across the...
Trump bypasses Congress in new executive order for additional economic aid
The U.S President, Donald Trump, bypassing the Congress, has signed an executive order and three memoranda to provide economic relief...
Governor Abbott extends statewide disaster declaration for coronavirus in Texas
Texas Governor, Greg Abbott, on Saturday August 8, 2020, extended a statewide disaster declaration issued in March in response to...
2 former U.S. Green Berets bag 20-year prison sentence for Venezuela Attack
Two former U.S. Special Forces soldiers, Green Berets, Luke Denman and Airan Berry have bagged 20 years prison sentence in...
And It Rained
It rained on the still pond of humanity, where nothing flows. The parched land and dried throat of a farmer,...
Governor Cuomo orders reopening of schools in New York
The New York City's Governor, Andrew Cuomo on Friday August 7, 2020, announced that schools across the state can reopen...
Trump issues executive order, bans U.S companies transactions with TikTok
President Trump has issued an executive order that banned U.S companies from engaging in any business activities with TikTok Chinese...
U.S economy gains 1.8 million jobs as labor market recovery flags
Bureau of Labor Statistics’ monthly report released on Friday August 7, 2020, has shown that in July last month, the...
Sens. Bernie Sanders seeks 60% tax on billionaires to fund Healthcare of Americans
Sens. Bernie Sanders, Kirsten Gillibrand and Ed Markey have introduced a new bill to implement 60% tax on billionaires to...
New York Attorney General calls for dissolution of NRA, alleges massive corruption
New York Attorney General, Letitia James, has filed a lawsuit to seek dissolution of the National Rifle Association, the largest...
Deutsche Bank releases Donald Trump financial records to New York prosecutors
Deutsche Bank, one of the foremost lenders to the president’s business has released Donald Trump financial records to New York...
Georgia School suspends teens for sharing photos of maskless peers
North Paulding High School in Georgia has suspended at least two of its students after the said students shared images...
New York Mayor extends state of emergency for another 30 days
Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York has signed an order to extend New York City's state of emergency for...
Mayor De Blasio appoints Dr. Dave A. Chokshi as Commissioner of Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
The Mayor of New York City, Bill de Blasio, has disclosed plan to announce at a press conference on Thursday,...
Governor Cuomo gives update on coronavirus , explains how NY shatters pandemic
The Governor of the New York City, Andrew Cuomo, has given update on the state's coronavirus pandemic. While disclosing this...
Bullets hit man, woman in Queens bold attack
A man has been shot in the leg while another female bystander got a graze on the ear during a...
Fauci’s family battles death threat, seeks armed protection
Dr. Anthony Fauci has sought armed protection, following the death threats against him and his family. While disclosing this on...
Mike Pompeo offers US assistance to Beirut
The United States Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, on Wednesday offered US assistance to Beirut, following the massive explosion that...
Rashida defeats Brenda, emerges winner in Democratic primary election
Rashida Tlaib, 44, a U.S. Representative, has emerged winner in the Democratic primary election against Brenda Jones, President of Detroit...
TikTok updates content policy to curb misinformation as U.S. election nears
TikTok, a short-video app owned by ByteDance, a Chinese company, has updated its content policy to prevent misinformation on its...
Donald Trump bows to pressure, approves voting by mail
President Donald Trump has announced its support for voting by mail. He disclosed this on Tuesday August 4, 2020, after...
Democrats sponsor bill to end racial inequality in US economy
Congressional Democrats have introduced new legislation to reduce racial inequality in the United States economy. The Federal Reserve Racial and...
Pakistani PM confirms mediation efforts between Saudi Arabia, Iran
The Pakistani Prime Minister, Imran Khan, has said that the mediation efforts between Saudi Arabia and Iran are making slow...
Nigeria: Lagos mandates worshipers registration, contact tracing for mosques, churches
Ahead of Friday and Sunday reopening of mosques and churches for religious services in Lagos after several weeks of closure...
Mohannad Ali, Fatima Akif emerge 2020 African Freestyle Football Champions
Mohannad Hosam Ali from Egypt and Fatimaezzahra ‘Fatima’ Akif from Morocco have emerged as the Champions of the virtual Africa...
Generals mistake Beirut blast for attack — Trump
President Donald Trump has said that the massive explosion that rocked Beirut on Tuesday August 4, 2020, was a "terrible...
