Health Emergency Unfolds With Cholera Outbreak in Zimbabwe
On Monday, October 23rd, Zimbabwe found itself in the throes of a mounting health crisis as a cholera outbreak that began in February continued to spread. Originating in Chegutu, a...
Nigerian Healthcare System Facing Mass Exodus of Doctors
On Monday, October 23rd, the alarming state of Nigeria’s healthcare system came under scrutiny as more doctors continued to leave the country, seeking better opportunities and safer working conditions abroad....
Mayor Adams on Public and School Safety: “You have to have a realistic approach to it”
In a press briefing on Tuesday, October 10th, Mayor Eric Adams stated that public and school safety is the cornerstone of the city's prosperity. He emphasized that prosperity remains elusive...
NYC’s EMS Workers Face 25-Year Wage Disparity, Former Fire Commissioner says “It’s disgusting”
New York City's emergency medical service (EMS) workers, who have been crucial in the frontline response, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, are grappling with longstanding wage disparities. Former Fire Commissioner...
Mayor Adams Unveils $7.25M 40-Mile NYC Greenway Expansion
Mayor Eric Adams announced on Thursday, October 12th, that the city plans to broaden its current greenway network, introducing five new greenway corridors across Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Staten...
New York City Grapples With Rapid Climate Changes and Infrastructure Challenges, Looks to Prepare for Future
Recent severe weather in New York City has reignited discussions about the city's ability to contend with and plan for future climatic challenges, especially considering the criticism directed towards Mayor...
Effort to Abolish Social Work Exam in New York by Lawmaker González-Rojas
Jessica González-Rojas, an assembly member from New York, has reinvigorated legislation seeking to abolish the state's clinical examination prerequisite for aspiring social workers, hoping to broaden access to the profession...
Over a Dozen Bronx Residents Hospitalized in Carbon Monoxide Leak Near Site of 2022 Fire Tragedy
On Thursday morning, emergency teams responded to a carbon monoxide leak in a Bronx apartment building, resulting in the evacuation and subsequent hospitalization of over a dozen residents. The FDNY...
Museum of Natural History to Return 12,000 Human Remains Due to Concerns of Historical Racist Practices
The iconic American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in New York City has announced plans to relinquish approximately 12,000 human remains from its collection due to the institution's past involvement...
