Changing the Narratives
Sheikh Musa DrammehEMGAGE Action has endorsed Governor Kathy Hochul for reelection, highlighting Islamophobia, Muslim civic dignity, and inclusive leadership as key issues in New York’s 2026 political landscape.
Sheikh Musa DrammehNew York’s governor’s race is taking on a sharper edge as concerns grow over Bruce Blakeman’s reported platforming of elected officials accused of Islamophobic rhetoric.
Sheikh Musa DrammehNational Center for Health Equity has launched Lifestyle Lifespan: A Practical Guide to Healthy Living in the Bronx, linking the new book to local health equity and prevention efforts.
Sheikh Musa DrammehAn interfaith gathering held on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the Eternal Sacred Order of the Cherubim and Seraphim Mount of Glory ESOCS Church located at 935 Morris Avenue in…
Sheikh Musa DrammehParrot TV has launched “Abled and On Air,” a new weekly show hosted by Lawrence Seiler that highlights ability, inclusion, and positive stories from the special needs community.
Sheikh Musa DrammehNew York City has appointed Delia Awusi as its new Mom-and-Pop Czar, a role designed to help small businesses navigate red tape and strengthen neighborhood commercial corridors.
Sheikh Musa DrammehRebecca Jones Gaston has been appointed commissioner of NYC’s Administration for Children’s Services, a move Bronx families will watch closely for its impact on prevention, foster care, and family support.
Sheikh Musa DrammehA new New York City report says 62 percent of residents cannot afford the true cost of living, highlighting sharp racial disparities and intensifying pressure for policy action on housing, wages, and childcare.
Sheikh Musa DrammehBronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson marked National Walking Day with a wellness walk through Joyce Kilmer Park, encouraging residents to stay active and healthy.
Sheikh Musa DrammehNYC’s Commission on Gender Equity is marking its 10th anniversary with new plans for sexual health education, public safety training, and community-based gender equity initiatives across the city.
Sheikh Musa DrammehBronx-based interfaith and education leaders will join Sharaka’s 2026 March of the Living Delegation to Poland for Holocaust remembrance, dialogue and peacebuilding.
Sheikh Musa DrammehBy Robert Press Bronx House on Pelham Parkway South became a space of reflection, learning, and cultural connection on Sunday afternoon as community members gathered for a well-attended model Passover…
Sheikh Musa DrammehAn off-duty officer with the New York Police Department has been placed on modified duty following a shooting incident in the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx that left a 30-year-old…
Sheikh Musa DrammehCommunity members, law enforcement officials, and local leaders gathered at the Sotomayor Community Center in the Bronx for the April 1, 2026, meeting of the 43rd Precinct Community Council—an engagement…
Sheikh Musa DrammehA Structured Juristic Response In recent discussions, a claim has resurfaced suggesting that if a maʾmūm (follower) joins the congregational prayer while the imām is in sujūd, that participation should…
Sheikh Musa DrammehBy Robert Press The Morris Park Community Association (MPCA) convened a well-attended February meeting that brought together a cross-section of city and state officials, law enforcement representatives, and infrastructure…
Sheikh Musa DrammehBy Robert Press On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, close to 50 residents gathered for the February meeting of the Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association (PPNA), where public safety and local development…
Sheikh Musa DrammehBy Robert Press New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani visited Jacobi Hospital on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to formally announce the reactivation of the Just Home Project, a long-delayed…
Sheikh Musa DrammehNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Friday announced the appointment of Tricia Shimamura as the new Commissioner of the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, elevating a…
Sheikh Musa DrammehNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has nominated transportation policy expert Midori Valdivia to serve as Chair and Commissioner of the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC), signaling…
Sheikh Musa DrammehNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday signed an executive order aimed at easing the regulatory and financial burden on small businesses by reviewing and cutting fines, fees, and…
Sheikh Musa DrammehOn behalf of New York City’s ethnic and community media December 18, 2025 Dear Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani: The ethnic and community media ecosystem cannot survive another four years of neglect…
Sheikh Musa DrammehBronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson appoints Aicha Cisse to the New York City Civic Engagement Commission to strengthen civic participation, participatory budgeting, and immigrant community engagement in the Bronx.
Sheikh Musa DrammehHARLEM, N.Y. — Community leaders, activvists, and residents gathered Monday morning at 477 West 142nd Street in Harlem in a powerful show of support for Queen Mother Dr. Delois Blakely,…
Sheikh Musa DrammehThe Yemeni American Merchants Association (YAMA) has joined a growing coalition pushing for urgent reforms to address what advocates describe as a worsening auto insurance affordability crisis burdening working- and…
Sheikh Musa DrammehBronx, NY — Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson has announced a coordinated relief effort to support communities in Jamaica devastated by Hurricane Melissa, calling on Bronx residents to help…
Sheikh Musa DrammehNew York City, Monday — In a major first step toward assembling his incoming administration, Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani today unveiled the top members of his leadership team, underscoring a clear…
Sheikh Musa DrammehAcross the Arab and Muslim world, leaders speak of dignity, sovereignty, and global influence. Citizens dream of prosperous economies, scientific achievement, and a future where Muslim-majority nations stand confidently among…
Sheikh Musa DrammehNEWARK, NJ — The STEMDUP Institute, under the leadership of its founder and chairman Sheikh Musa Drammeh, in collaboration with Regional Council of Nigerian Muslim Organizations (RCNMO), brought technology, innovation,…
Sheikh Musa DrammehBy Soraya Deen New Yorkers need a mayor who can govern the city, not someone serving as the figurehead of a protest movement. Leadership requires more than slogans and rallies;…
Sheikh Musa DrammehBy Sheikh Musa Drammeh I have long served as a bridge-builder among faiths, neighborhoods, and generations in the Bronx and beyond. In a city fractured by political ideology and polarized…
Sheikh Musa DrammehMayor Eric Adams has officially declared December 24, 2024, as Bronx Youth Empowerment Program (BYEP) Day in celebration of the organization’s 20th anniversary and its 16th annual “Sharing is Caring”…
Sheikh Musa DrammehGovernor Kathy Hochul has taken a historic step toward equity and inclusion by signing legislation requiring New York State to separately recognize Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) communities in…
Sheikh Musa DrammehIn a bold step towards uplifting immigrant workers and tackling labor shortages, the New York City Council, led by Council Member Amanda Farias, passed two critical resolutions during Thursday’s Meeting.…
Sheikh Musa DrammehBridgesNY has marked the graduation of its second cohort. The program, dedicated to fostering connections across New York City diverse communities, was praised by Rabbi Bob Kaplan, Executive Director at…
Sheikh Musa DrammehIn a major step toward enhancing student well-being, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson announced a $300,000 investment in gym renovations at Alfred E. Smith Career and Technical Education High School…
Sheikh Musa DrammehNovember 2, 2024/Parkchester: In a heartwarming initiative aimed at promoting wellness and supporting local farmers, Council Member Amanda Farias took to social media to share the success of her office’s…
Sheikh Musa DrammehNew York City Mayor Eric Adams today expanded a free program to replace privately-owned water service lines made of lead or galvanized steel at eligible properties in the Bronx and…
Sheikh Musa DrammehThe National Center For Health Equity, along with key partners including Bent On Wellness, Green Bronx Machine, TBS New Direction, Lincoln Hospital, Church of God’s Children, Princess Eunice Foundation, Muslim…
