New York Takes Charge of Credit Card Transparency
On Sunday, February 11th, New York State ushered in a new era of consumer transparency with the implementation of a groundbreaking credit card surcharge law. Championed by Governor Kathy Hochul ...
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NY Legislators Call for $90 Million Boost in Bus Services Ahead of Congestion Toll
New York State legislators are advocating for a $90 million investment in the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) bus services in anticipation of the upcoming $15 congestion pricing toll in Manhattan. ...
Mayor Adams Seeks State Aid for NYC’s Migrant Crisis
On Tuesday, February 6, Mayor Eric Adams made a compelling appeal to New York State lawmakers, urging them to cover half of New York City’s burgeoning costs associated with sheltering ...
Bipartisan Group of New York Lawmakers Sues to Stop Manhattan’s $15 Congestion Pricing Toll
Eighteen lawmakers, encompassing a mix of Democrats and Republicans, have banded together in a legal effort spearheaded by the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) to halt the implementation of a ...
Federal Judge Upholds NY Cannabis Licensing Amid Governor’s Critique of Market Rollout
A federal judge in New York on Friday, February 2nd, ruled against delaying the distribution of marijuana licenses following Governor Kathy Hochul's sharp criticism of the state's legal cannabis market ...
Advocates and Lawmakers Unite to Expand Free School Meals for All New York Students
Legislators and advocacy groups convened at the New York State Capitol on Monday, January 29th, to rally in favor of providing free school meals to all students in the state. ...
Ethiopia-Born Mazi Pilip Gains Key NYPD Sergeants’ Union Endorsement in Race for Santos’ Seat
The NYPD Sergeants' Union is throwing its support behind Ethiopia-born Mazi Pilip for the Congressional seat in the race against former Democratic Representative Tom Suozzi. The seat was left vacant ...
Historic Budget Allocation for NYC’s Asylum-Seeking Migrant Support
On Tuesday, January 16th, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a groundbreaking $233 billion budget for the 2025 fiscal year, with a substantial allocation of $2.4 billion to address New ...
Mohammed Mardah Announces Run for Bronx Assembly District 77
In an exclusive interview with LittleAfrica News, Mohammed Mardah shared his intention to run in the election for the newly opened 77th Assembly District seat. Mardah, a long-time resident of ...
