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The Future of the Muslim World Will Not Be Built With Oil or Armies—but With Classrooms

Across 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…

Community Op-Ed: Moving Closer to Affordable Child Care for NYC Families

File Source: Google Our city’s child care costs rank among the highest in the nation, so every New Yorker knows a family member, a friend, or a colleague who has…

Mayor Adams Launches $10 Million Child Care Pilot for DCAS Employees to Make NYC the Best Place to Raise a Family

File Source: Google New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced the launch of the city’s first-ever Municipal Child Care Pilot Program, a $10 million initiative that will provide on-site…

Bronx BP Gibson Commends $55 Million Investment in Fordham Landing South Project

Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson has hailed the Fordham Landing South project as a transformative investment that will significantly benefit Bronx residents. In a statement shared on her official page,…

STEMDUP, RCNMO empower youth with hands-on robotics workshop

NEWARK, 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,…

Bronx Community Leader Sheikh Musa Drammeh Endorses Curtis Sliwa for Mayor

Bronx interfaith leader and community organizer Sheikh Musa Drammeh has announced his official endorsement of Curtis Sliwa for Mayor of New York City, citing family values, public safety, and educational…

Bronx Borough President Gibson Marks Two Years Since Israel Terror Attack, Calls for Peace and Hostage Release

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson has marked the second anniversary of the deadly terrorist attack in Israel with a heartfelt message of remembrance, solidarity, and renewed calls for peace.…

NYC to Issue $460 Million in Social Bonds to Expand Affordable Housing Development

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced that the city will issue $460 million in taxable, fixed-rate General Obligation Social Bonds this month to fund the creation of nearly 2,200…

Community Op-Ed: Seasons change, but our priorities remain the same: Building record amounts of housing to make New York City more affordable

This autumn, the leaves aren’t the only things that are falling. The Adams administration has brought down the cost of child care, cut taxes for working-class families, and lowered unemployment…

African Immigrants Commission Elevates Culture, Expands Impact in Annual Heritage Event

New York City, September 27, 2025 — The African Immigrants’ Commission of New York and Connecticut celebrated cultural pride, community empowerment, and organizational growth during its 6th Annual African Heritage…

Bronx Residents Blast Councilmembers Over Bainbridge and Just Home Votes, Accuse Betrayal as Councilwoman Defends Position

File Source: Google Tempers flared in the Bronx after the New York City Council’s Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Siting, and Dispositions voted 6–0 (with one absence) on September 25, 2025,…

Community Op-Ed: The Adams Administration’s Report Card: A City Government That Works for All New Yorkers

I am proud to be a New Yorker, and as your mayor, I am even prouder to announce that our city is getting cleaner, safer, and more affordable every day.…

Gates Foundation Pledges $912 Million to Global Fund

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced a renewed commitment to the Global Fund, pledging over $912 million for the next three years. Co-chair Bill Gates described the partnership…

Mayor Adams Announces Automatic Rebates for Homeowners Buying NYC Bins

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has unveiled an automatic rebate program to help homeowners cover the cost of purchasing official NYC Bins, as part of the administration’s citywide “Trash…

Mayor Adams Expands Trash Containerization to Brooklyn Community District 2

File Source: Google  New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced the expansion of the city’s trash containerization program to Brooklyn Community District 2, following what officials called a “major…

Mayor Adams’ Report Shows Crime Declines, Housing Records, and Quality of Life Gains in NYC

New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday unveiled the Fiscal Year 2025 Mayor’s Management Report (MMR), detailing city agency performance between July 2024 and June 2025. The report highlights…

Bronx Borough President Gibson Hosts Annual African Heritage Festival at Crotona Park

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson on Saturday, September 13, hosted the annual African Heritage Festival at Crotona Park, celebrating the rich cultural and social contributions of African immigrants to…

Community Op-Ed: Bridging the Digital Divide: Providing 350,000 Students with FREE Chromebooks

In today’s digital world, access to reliable technology and high-speed internet is a necessity. Unfortunately, far too many New York City students don’t have this access, which, in turn, creates…

Senator Sanders Condemns U.S. Funding of Israel’s War in Gaza, Cites Death of Over 18,000 Children

U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders has delivered a searing critique of American support for Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza, accusing Washington of bankrolling war crimes that have left tens of…

Cenk Uygur Slams U.S. Support for Israel, Calls It America’s “Top Enemy”

Cenk Uygur, political commentator and founder of The Young Turks, has launched a scathing attack on the United States government and mainstream media over their support for Israel amid the…