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Does Meeting the Imām in Sujūd Count as a Complete Rakʿah?

A 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…

Bronx BP Gibson Praises Iscol’s Leadership, Dedication to Public Safety

Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson has commended New York City Commissioner of Emergency Management Zach Iscol for his leadership and dedication to public safety. In a statement, Gibson said, “Commissioner…

Morris Park residents confront energy, infrastructure and public safety at February meeting

By 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…

Pelham Parkway Residents Raise Safety Concerns at February Neighborhood Meeting

By 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…

Mayor Mamdani announces reactivation of Just Home project at Jacobi Hospital

By 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…

Mayor Mamdani names Tricia Shimamura as new NYC Parks Commissioner

New 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…

Mayor Mamdani nominates Valdivia to lead NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission

New 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…

Mayor Mamdani orders review, reduction of City fines, fees for small businesses

New 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…

Bronx BP Gibson Pushes Bronx Priorities at Opening of 2026 New York Legislative Session

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson has reaffirmed her commitment to advocating for Bronx residents at the opening of the 2026 New York State Legislative Year in Albany, stressing that…

Bronx BP Gibson Congratulates Samuels on Appointment as NYC Schools Chancellor

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson has congratulated Kamar H. Samuels on his appointment as the new Chancellor of New York City Public Schools, describing the development as a positive…

In the Bronx, Marriage Rarely Collapses Loudly — It Erodes Quietly

By Mutiu OlawuyiChief Editor, Bronx Post A Borough Where Marriages Fade, Not Explode In the Bronx, marriages rarely end with spectacle. They do not typically unravel through public scandal, dramatic…

Bronx BP Gibson Mourns Youth Deaths, Condemns Violent Attacks

The Bronx Borough President, Vanessa Gibson, has expressed deep sorrow over a series of tragic incidents involving children in different parts of the borough, describing the losses as devastating and…

Open Letter to Mayor-Elect Mamdani: To Restore NYC’s Commitment to Community and Ethnic Media

On 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…

Gibson Sworn In for Second Term as Bronx Borough President

Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson has been sworn in for a second term, reaffirming her commitment to serve the more than 1.4 million residents of the borough. Announcing her re-inauguration,…

Mayor Adams Unveils $1 Billion Redevelopment Plan to Transform Coney Island Waterfront

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced a more than $1 billion investment by the city toward the large-scale redevelopment of Coney Island, aimed at strengthening coastal resiliency, expanding…

Bronx DA’s Office to Host Final Gun Buyback of the Year, BP Gibson Says

Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson has announced that the Bronx District Attorney’s Office will host its final gun buyback programme of the year on Saturday, December 13, at St. Luke’s…

Bronx Borough President Gibson Appoints Aicha Cisse to NYC Civic Engagement Commission

Bronx 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.

Bronx Borough President Reaffirms Commitment to Residents Ahead of New Mayoral Administration

Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson has reaffirmed her administration’s dedication to strengthening services and expanding opportunities for residents as New York City prepares for a new mayoral era. In a…

New Yorkers rally behind Queen Mother Blakely in fight to reclaim home

HARLEM, 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,…

New Yorkers Hold Annual Appreciation Walk on National Public Safety Honor Day in Bronx

New York City residents and local entrepreneurs, under the leadership of community advocate Sheikh Musa Drammeh and the 43rd Precinct Council, held the annual Appreciation Walk on Tuesday, December 2,…