LittleAfrica News Newspaper: April 18—April 24, 2024
Local, National, and International News for the Diaspora — Fix The Class Size Law
Tag: New York City
African Migrants Flock to NYC City Hall, Disappointed by False Visa Promises
On Tuesday, April 16th, over 1,000 African migrants gathered at City Hall to attend a hearing discussing the experiences of black migrants within the city's shelter system. However, many were motivated ...
Nearly Half of Migrant Families in NYC Move On After 60-Day Notices, Officials Report
New figures released by city officials reveal that nearly half of the migrant families who were given 60-day notices to vacate makeshift shelters in New York City have departed by ...
NYC Parents and Officials Clash Over New School Class Size Legislation
A significant uproar continues to unfold in New York City as the rushed 2022 unfunded law aiming to reduce public school class sizes begins to face severe criticism from a ...
Trump Visits New York Bodega Central to High-Profile Self-Defense Case
On Tuesday, April 16th, former President Donald Trump visited a New York City bodega that became the focal point of a national debate over self-defense rights, after clerk Jose Alba ...
Op-Ed: Illegal Immigrants May Supercharge NonCitizen Voting
The coalition called Our City Our Vote is pushing to take the noncitizen voting lawsuit to the highest court in NYS, after it was ruled unconstitutional in February 2024. This ...
New York City Lawmakers Propose Helicopter Ban to Address Noise Complaints
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 ...
LittleAfrica News Newspaper: April 12—April 18, 2024
Local, National, and International News for the Diaspora — Bronx DA Launches Probe into Riker's Island Sexual Assault Allegations
New York City Ends Contract With Migrant Service Provider DocGo
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 ...
