LittleAfrica News Newspaper: March 21—March 27, 2024
Local, National, and International News for the Diaspora
Tag: New York City
Mayor Adams’ Senior Aide Faces Lawsuit Over Sexual Harassment Allegations
A civil lawsuit has been filed against a high-ranking aide to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, alleging sexual harassment and retaliatory behavior. The plaintiff, Roxanne Ludemann, a former sergeant ...
NYC Public Schools Update COVID-19 Protocols, Aligning with CDC Guidelines
As of March 19th, New York City public schools have adopted new COVID-19 guidelines, ending the five-day quarantine requirement for students and staff who test positive for the virus. This ...
New York City’s Exodus Continues as Population Decline Hits 78,000 Last Year
New York City witnessed a notable decrease in its population last year, with census estimates revealing a loss of nearly 78,000 residents, bringing the city's total population down to 8.26 ...
NYC Schools Chancellor Banks Threatens Resignation Over Mayoral Control Debate
New York City Public Schools Chancellor David Banks expressed that he has "no interest" in leading the nation's largest school district if Albany lawmakers allow Mayor Eric Adams’ mayoral control ...
Economic Challenges Loom as New York Faces Unprecedented Population Decline
The population of New York State had been declining steadily for years before the COVID-19 pandemic. This trend, which began before 2020, has intensified in recent years, significantly impacting various ...
LittleAfrica News Newspaper: March 14—March 20, 2024
Local, National, and International News for the Diaspora
NYC Library Leaders Rally Against Proposed $58.3 Million Budget Cuts for 2025
Leaders from the city's three public library systems initiated a new campaign urging Mayor Eric Adams and the City Council to reconsider a combined $58.3 million in proposed cuts for ...
Westfield Leaves NYC’s Fulton Transit Center Over Crime Concerns
On March 12th, Westfield, a prominent retail management company known for its shopping centers globally, decided to terminate its lease with the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) at the Fulton Transit ...
