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JCRC-NY VP Matt Gerber Calls for Unity, Collaboration Following Violence in Crown Heights

In the wake of a recent act of violence that shook the Crown Heights community, Matt Abrams Gerber, Vice President of the Center for Shared Society at the Jewish Community…

Bronx Leaders Join Forces to Feed Families and Empower Youth at ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ Event

In a heartwarming display of unity and service, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson joined community leaders, partners, and young people for a transformative event titled My Brother’s Keeper: Feed the…

Mayor Adams Declares Crackdown on Bronx Gang: ‘We Will NOT Surrender Our City to Violent Criminals’

In a strong statement against gang violence in New York City, Mayor Eric Adams announced the takedown of more than a dozen members of the notorious 800 YGZ gang operating…

Ex-NYC Cop Sentenced to Prison for Acting as Illegal Chinese Agent in Fox Hunt Scheme

Image Source : Google In a case that has stirred international controversy and domestic debate on foreign influence laws, former New York City police sergeant Michael McMahon was sentenced to…

Bronx BP Gibson Engages Older Adults, Unveils New Senior Resource Guide

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson has reaffirmed her commitment to the welfare of older residents by visiting the Guess and Douglas Leon Older Adult Centers, operated by Neighborhood SHOPP.…

Global Food Icons Honored in Madrid: KM ZERO Awards Adrià, Collins and Ritz as 2025 Food Changemakers

In a star-studded gathering of more than 100 global food heroes and industry leaders, KM ZERO Food Innovation Hub honored three trailblazers shaping the future of food during the inaugural…

Mayor Adams Strikes $1.02B Contract Deal with NYPD Sergeants

New York City, Mayor Eric Adams, and Office of Labor Relations (OLR) Commissioner Renee Campion have announced a tentative five-year contract agreement with the Sergeants Benevolent Association (SBA), covering approximately…

Bronx Celebrates Black Maternal Health Week with Powerful Film Experience, Call to Action

The Bronx Borough President, Vanessa Gibson, kicked off Black Maternal Health Week with a powerful event that brought together birthing advocates, doulas, and Bronx residents to discuss birth justice and…

Community Op-Ed: Improving Quality of Life as We Make New York City the Best Place to Raise a Family

We all want to enjoy a great quality of life in the greatest city in the world — but it’s the everyday things that matter. New Yorkers don’t want to…

Bronx Teens Shine Bright at Annual Prom Dress Giveaway Hosted by Borough President Vanessa Gibson

In a heartwarming celebration of community spirit and youth empowerment, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson hosted the Annual Prom Dress Giveaway last Friday in collaboration with the Bronx District Attorney’s…

Arson Attack Forces Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro, Family to Flee Residence in Midnight Blaze

In a shocking and dangerous turn of events, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and his family were forced to evacuate the official Governor’s Residence in the early hours of Sunday after…

NYC Mourns Spanish Family Lost in Helicopter Crash, Mayor Adams, Others Pay Tribute to Victims of Tragic Accident

In a somber ceremony marked by grief and solidarity, Mayor Eric Adams stood alongside Spanish Consul General De Blas Mayordomo and the brother of the victims, Joan Camprubí Montal, to…

Bronx Borough President Urges Governor Hochul to Halt Medicaid Shift Threatening School Health Centers

In a strongly worded letter to Governor Kathy Hochul, Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson has expressed grave concern over the state’s decision to transition School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs) from…

NY Interfaith Leaders Unite to Support Hostage Families, Call for Immediate Release

Interfaith leaders from across New York came together today in an emotional gathering with families of hostages still held by Hamas, echoing a powerful call for immediate action and compassion.…

“Smaller Classes, Brighter Futures” — Mayor Adams Announces Recruitment of 3,700 New Teachers across NYC Public Schools

In a decisive move to transform public education in New York City, Mayor Eric Adams has announced the hiring of 3,700 new teachers across 750 public schools — a landmark…

“There Is No Place Like Preston. Why We Must Fight to Save a Bronx Treasure” — Bronx BP Gibson

In a heartfelt and impassioned plea at Lehman High School campus, Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson took the stand before Attorney General Letitia A. James and hundreds of community…

History Made: Washington Becomes First State to Recognize Eid Holidays as Official State Holidays

Governor Bob Ferguson Signs Groundbreaking Bill Amid Community Celebration, Hailing Inclusivity and Cultural Recognition Washington State has etched its name into the history books by becoming the first in the…

Mayor Adams Declares War on Sidewalk Sheds: ‘Time to Get Them Down!’

File source: Google New York City Mayor Eric Adams has declared a renewed commitment to reclaiming public spaces by removing long-standing sidewalk sheds that have cluttered city streets for years.…

Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson Mourns Loss of 18 Lives in Dominican Republic Roof Collapse

File Source: Google Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson has expressed her sorrow following the tragic roof collapse at a nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, which has claimed the lives…

Celebrating 47 Years of Impact: Council Member Sandra Ung Applauds YWCA of Queens for Empowering Immigrant Families

Council Member Sandra Ung has commended the YWCA of Queens for nearly five decades of dedicated service to immigrant families and communities in Flushing and throughout Queens. In a heartfelt…