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...
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Hochul Budget Deal Aims to Ease Costs, Strengthen Communities
By Mutiu Olawuyi Governor Kathy Hochul has announced an agreement with legislative leaders on key priorities in New York’s Fiscal...
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...
Islam Must Stop Whispering About Addiction
by Sheikh Musa DrammehChairman, National Center for Health Equity (NCHE) There are two mistakes communities often make when confronting substance...
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...
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...
Security for Israel, Stability for the Ummah: A Hard Truth We Must Confront
For far too long, segments of the Muslim world have allowed themselves to be driven by emotion rather than intellect,...
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...
Sheikh Musa Drammeh pens tribute to mourn late New York businesswoman Urmilla Busgith
It's been over a year since Urmilla Busgith, a Bronx-based realtor and business woman, passed away in April 2023 at...
BridgesNY Fellowship Celebrates Young Leaders at Museum of Jewish Heritage
New York, December 20, 2023 – In a testament to the power of forging connections and building bridges, the JCRC’s...
New York pollution remains hazardous, no end in sight for Canada wildfire smoke
New York City’s air quality has remained in the “very unhealthy” category a thick smoke continues pours south from Canada’s...
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...
California, New York initiate investigation into alleged NFL prejudice
Prosecutors in New York and California have launched an investigation of the NFL’s workplace culture on Thursday, issuing subpoenas to...
New York forbids gas furnaces, stoves in new structures
New York has become the first U.S. state to ban gas stoves from new residential building construction. The new $229...
New York forbids gas furnaces, stoves in new structures
New York has become the first U.S. state to ban gas stoves from new residential building construction. The new $229...
Over 100 attend community human rights breakfast organised in Rockland
Over one hundred non-profit, religious and local leaders attended the community human rights breakfast organised by County Executive Ed Day...
NYC Mayor’s Weekly Community Update: Willets Point—A Vibrant New Neighborhood in Queens
It’s time to create a New York City where working New Yorkers can have safe, affordable homes, find well-paying...
NYC Mayor’s Weekly Community Update: Rikers Reform
When I came into office as the 110th Mayor, there was no question that the city’s main jail, Rikers Island,...
Opioid Crisis: AG James Secures $523 million from Teva Teva Pharmaceuticals
New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced that her office has secured up to $523 million from Teva Pharmaceuticals,...
Councilwoman Amanda Farias supports Healthy Lifestyle Month bill
New York City, Council District 18 Councilwoman, Amanda Farias, has supported the historic Healthy Lifestyle Month bill and issued a...
NY leaders join Sen Sepulveda to declare October Healthy Lifestyle Month
New York leaders have joined Senator Sepulveda to declare October Healthy Lifestyle Month. The declaration was made Saturday October 22,...
NY Attorney General files lawsuit against Trump, alleges misappropriation of funds
New York Attorney General, Letitia James, has filed a lawsuit against the former United States President, Donald Trump. While disclosing...
Northwest Bronx Democrats says…80th AD, our last race!
By Anthony Rivieccio, Founder From our first race, Oliver Koppell in 2009, to our last race, Fernando Cabrera, last year...
DAYLIGHT AFRICA: CONNECTING THE DIASPORA WITH ITS AFRICAN ROOTS
By Mamadou Niang A unique mobile software program stands out in the crowded world of travel, tourism, and digital leisure...
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How Capitalists Blackmail Russia and China to Exploit the Masses
By Billy Bob I have been listening to a lot of analytical discussions from the array of alternative analysts that...
NY Environmental Conservation Police on Patrol
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement enforces the 71 chapters of New York...
Northwest Bronx Democrats: Nathalia Fernandez is fighting inflation?
By Anthony Rivieccio, Founder By the time you read this we would have had a historic year in Politics. 2...
Financial Focus: Can Streaming TV be more excitable & profitable than Network or Cable?
By Professor Anthony Rivieccio MBA PFA We are all excited for streaming media. After all, it's still brand new to...
NYC commissioners commend changes to Essential Plan eligibility
New York City Commisioners on health coverage have commended the changes made to the Essential Plan eligibility. The commendation was...
Financial Focus: Tax Season 2021: Are you really happy with your Tax Refund?
By Professor Anthony Rivieccio MBA PFA Not withstanding " delays delays delays" over the last 3 years and 2 Administrations...
New York to distribute 20 million at-home COVID tests
New York State will distribute more than 20 million at-home COVID tests this spring — including more than 1.7 million...
Sara-Chana Silverstein: Using Herbal Remedies to Treat Her Patients and Heal Her Own Bed-Ridden Daughter
By Robert Golomb There is something of a secret (until now) about the family history of Sara-Chana Silverstein- the nationally...
Senator Biaggi, Salazar to examine sexual assault in New York’s correctional facilities
The Senate Ethics and Internal Governance Committee Chairwoman, Alessandra Biaggi, and Senate Crime Victims, Crime, and Correction Chairwoman Julia Salazar...
Senator Biaggi, Salazar to examine sexual assault in New York’s correctional facilities
The Senate Ethics and Internal Governance Committee Chairwoman, Alessandra Biaggi, and Senate Crime Victims, Crime, and Correction Chairwoman Julia Salazar...
Financial Focus: Tax Season 2021 — How to turn $20 into a $1,000 Tax Refund!
By Professor Anthony Rivieccio MBA PFA Just got your taxes done? Not happy? Government took too much? Too little? Let...
NYS Parks to introduce pilot parking reservation system
This spring, New York State Parks, along with the Palisades Interstate Park Commission, has disclosed a plan to introduce a...
NY elections will use new maps this year amid redistricting lawsuit — Judge
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NDD expresses concern over freedom of religion, belief in Nigeria
The Network for Democracy and Development (NDD), has expressed concerned over the state of Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB)...
NYS Senate passes legislation to strengthen new York’s sexual harassment protections
The New York State Senate has passed legislation to strengthen new York’s sexual harassment protections The legislation was sponsored by...
Chancellor Banks outlines vision for transforming, building trust in NYC public schools
Schools Chancellor David C. Banks has outlined his vision for New York City public schools and the Department of Education’s...
DEC releases recovery plan for Hudson River American Shad Public Comments
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the release of the draft Recovery Plan for Hudson...
37 local and state candidates take the ‘Courage to Change’ Pledge, says AOC
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has announced that, to date, 37 candidates for local and state office have successfully completed the questionnaire...
BP Gibson commends President Biden for nominating 1st African-American on Supreme Court
Bronx Borough President Vanessa has commended President Joe Biden for nominating the first African-American woman, Ketanji Brown Jackson, on the...
Financial Focus: Tax Season 2021: How to Track your At Home Expenses
By Professor Anthony Rivieccio MBA PFA Working at HOME? Welcome to the new normal!. And prior to 2017, from a...
Financial Focus Digital open to the Digital world! – 1st topic: Income Taxes!
By Prof. Anthony Rivieccio Rivieccio Financial Advisors, a virtual financial advisory firm & a strategic partner with The Financial Advisors...
Former NYPD union president surrendering to criminal charges
A former New York City police union president who’s clashed with city officials over his bombastic tweets and hardline tactics...
NYC subway safety plan gets going after a violent weekend
New York's latest plan to tackle both crime and homelessness in subways was rolling into action Monday after police logged...
Common Sense governorship candidate takes campaign to African leaders in New York
Congressman Tom Suozzi, popularly known as Common Sense Democrat, has met, on Monday 21 February at 7PM, with the who's...
Mayoress Lowe elected West Africa REFELA VP
The Mayor of Banjul, Rohey Malick Lowe, who contested for the positive of Vice President against a Malian mayor in...
NYC District Council of Carpenters endorse Jelanie DeShong for NYS Assembly
Brooklyn, NY– Today, the New York City District Council of Carpenters has endorsed Jelanie DeShong for NYS Assembly, joining Congresswoman Yvette...
Photos: New Yorkers celebrate Black History Month
Panelists at 2022 Black History Month in New York Mayor Eric Adams delivering a speech at 2022 Black History Month...
Social Determinants of Health and the New York Health Act
By Helen Krim Social Determinants of Health encompasses all the non-medical factors that influence our health and wellness. Our genes...
Peace December as Sacred Space: Are We Passive Recipients or Co-creators?
By Rebecca Abrahamson My first encounter with Peace December - Friday afternoon in July 2016, during an all too brief...
Financial Focus: Ready for Financial School? Join us every Friday, at Financial Focus University!
By Professor Anthony Rivieccio MBA PFA In today's virtual times, many, I am sure, would love to go to finance...
Financial Focus | Tax Season 2021 — Itemized deductions or the Big Bird $50 discount on the corner?
By Professor Anthony Rivieccio MBA PFA The world of Itemized deductions is certainly a comprehensive subject but Donald Trump, in...
Public Safety and Pandemic Surge: Key Challenges for Mayor Eric Adams
By George Onuorah Mayor Eric Adams who assumed office New Year Eve, January 1, 2022 was anointed mayor following a...
Financial Focus:Tax Season 2021 — What is a $4000 Tax Refund Advance?
By Professor Anthony Rivieccio MBA PFA We should say right at the top: Full Disclosure, yes, we are one of...
Five Alarm Fire in Bronx Fordham Section kills at least 19 people
By Robert Press The Bronx, Sunday, January 9: At least nineteen people, including nine were children have perished in a...
