Mayor Eric L. Adams Op-Ed: The State of Our City — You Can Make It Here
Last week, in the Bronx, the borough where hip hop was born, I reported to New Yorkers on the state of our city. When our administration came into office 24 ...
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NYPD Supports Officer’s Conduct in Traffic Stop Involving Councilman Salaam
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) justified the actions of an officer during a traffic stop involving City Council member Yusef Salaam. Salaam, a member of the exonerated "Central ...
Cameras & Metal Detectors Considered for NYC Migrant Shelters
On Friday, New York City authorities announced plans to enhance security at migrant shelters by installing cameras and considering the use of metal detectors. This decision comes in response to ...
New York City Introduces App for Tracking School Buses
New York City introduced a new app on Friday, January 19th, designed to enhance the safety of students commuting to and from school. According to New York City Public Schools, ...
South Africa Fights to Keep Mandela Artifacts
On Friday, January 19th, South Africa’s government announced its intention to halt the auction of 70 personal items belonging to the late anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela. The auction, scheduled to ...
LittleAfrica News Newspaper: January 25—January 31, 2024
Local, National, and International News for the Diaspora LittleAfrica News Newspaper: January 25—January 31 , 2024
Former Comptroller Scott Stringer Launches Exploratory Committee for 2025 Mayoral Bid
Scott Stringer, former New York City comptroller and mayoral hopeful, has initiated steps towards a potential mayoral run in 2025. In a Wednesday, January 17th interview with NY1, Stringer disclosed ...
NYC Launches Historic $2 Billion Medical Debt Relief Initiative for Half a Million Residents
New York City, in collaboration with the New York-based nonprofit RIP Medical Debt, has launched a substantial initiative to wipe out $2 billion of medical debt for approximately 500,000 residents. ...
MTA Launches Safety Barriers at 191st Street Subway Station
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has initiated a significant safety pilot program by installing platform barriers at the 1 subway station at 191st Street in Washington Heights, Manhattan. This move ...
