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On Tuesday, April 16th, New York City Council members introduced legislation aimed at banning non-essential helicopter flights over the city, responding to a significant increase in complaints from residents about...

On Wednesday, April 10th, the Rutgers University community in New Brunswick, New Jersey, was shaken by an act of vandalism at the Center for Islamic Life (CILRU), occurring during the...

Local, National, and International News for the Diaspora — Bronx DA Launches Probe into Riker's Island Sexual Assault Allegations

The New York City Council has passed new legislation to enhance the safety of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel by providing them with body armor and self-defense training.  The two...

On Thursday, April 11th, New York City’s battle against corruption saw a significant development as Zabihullah Ibrahimi, a building inspector with the Department of Buildings, was charged with accepting bribes....

On Tuesday, April 9th, Republican Jack Ciattarelli threw his hat into the ring for New Jersey’s gubernatorial race, marking his third attempt at the state’s highest office. His announcement, made...

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander praised the Adams administration on Wednesday, April 10th, for ending its contract with the controversial migrant shelter service provider DocGo. However, Lander pointed out...

The Bronx District Attorney's Office has organized a team of prosecutors tasked with examining claims of sexual assault at Rikers Island made by former inmates against jail staff.  The initiative...

Mayor Eric Adams unveiled a new city initiative on Wednesday, April 10th, to install secure parcel storage lockers across New York City, aiming to address the rampant issue of package...