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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,…

Gibson Hosts Wellness, Mentorship Event for Fathers and Youth Bronx

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson says her office partnered with Bronx Fathers Taking Action and several community groups to host a Movember: Mind, Body & Community event at Bronx…

Bronx BP Gibson Reaffirms Commitment to Clean Air and Environmental Justice

Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson has restated her administration’s commitment to advancing clean air initiatives and tackling long-standing environmental injustices across Bronx communities. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday,…

Bronx BP Gibson Hosts Reso-A Funding Session for Schools, Community Institutions

Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson has thanked residents, educators, and community leaders who attended an informational session on Reso-A capital funding held at Bronx Borough Hall on Wednesday. The session…

Community Op-Ed: Administration Accomplishments

For nearly four years, the Adams administration has worked every day to make New York City a safer, more affordable city for all, especially working-class families. We have made great…

Bronx Borough President launches relief drive for Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa

Bronx, 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…

Mayor-Elect Mamdani Announces Top Administration Picks, Vows “Competence, Boldness, and Affordability”

New 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…

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…