Eric Adams’ Community Op Ed: Your City Wants to Help Put Money in Your Pocket
New York is a city that works for our people, with resources available to help hard-working residents afford the cost...
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Mayor Eric Adams’ Community Op Ed: The Bronx is Buying a Ticket to the Future with Historic Metro-North Plan
With New York City’s rental vacancy rate at a historic low of just 1.4 percent and half of all New...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community OpEd: The EITC – Helping Working Families Afford to Live in the Greatest City in the World
Working people and families make life in our city possible. Their work and contributions in every sector — from public...
Opinion: A comprehensive overview of Mpox virus and public health response
Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a zoonotic viral disease caused by the monkeypox virus, a member of the Orthopoxvirus...
Healthy Lifestyle: Best Ways to Reduce Obesity in the Black and Brown Communities in New York
Understanding the Issue: Obesity in Black and Brown CommunitiesObesity is a critical health concern that disproportionately affects Black and Brown...
Why African Americans Must Support NYC Mayor Eric Adams for Re-Election
Historical and Personal Connections: Eric Adams' Impact on the African American CommunityEric Adams' dedication to public service is deeply rooted...
How Black and African American New Yorkers Can Succeed in New York Politics
Understanding the Political LandscapeNew York's political landscape presents a complex tapestry of historical significance and evolving dynamics, particularly for Black...
What Successful African Immigrants in New York City Do
Finding Their Niche: Career and Business AdaptationAfrican immigrants who find success in New York City often do so by adeptly...
Why People Visit Africa: Unveiling the Continent’s Allure
Diverse and Stunning Natural LandscapesAfrica's natural landscapes are among the most varied and breathtaking in the world. The continent's vast...
Protests in UK and Nigeria: A Tale of Two Nations
Violent Protest in the United Kingdom: When Order is Challenged In what many have described as an unsettling turn of...
Opinion: Paul Kagame’s reelection: Expectations from Rwandans
As Rwanda approaches the next election cycle, the reelection of President Paul Kagame becomes a focal point of national and...
City of Yes: A little more housing in every neighborhood
Our city is facing a generational housing crisis with a vacancy rate at 1.4 percent, and half of all New...
Opinion: ECOWAS single currency and its values for Africa
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has embarked on a transformative journey to establish a single currency, the...
Humans with the Adaptive Instinct: Thriving in an Ever-Changing World
Human beings are inherently equipped with an adaptive instinct that has enabled them to survive, evolve, and thrive through countless...
Egypt’s Economic Growth: Navigating Challenges and Embracing Opportunities
In recent years, Egypt has been experiencing notable economic growth, characterized by significant developments and reforms aimed at stabilizing the...
Mayor Eric Adams Community Op Ed: “Operation Padlock to Protect”
……..How New York City is Taking Action to Shut Down Illegal Smoke and Cannabis Shops When we came to office...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community OpEd: Fiscal Year 2025 Executive Budget — Getting Stuff Done for Working-Class New Yorkers
For over two years, cities across the country have struggled to respond to the aftereffects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In...
From Streets to City Hall: A Lifelong Journey of Mayor Eric Adams’ Service
By Luis Vicente Carpio Mayor Eric Adams has served the people of New York City as an NYPD Officer, State...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Scoring a Goal for Affordable Housing
In November 2022, our administration announced a historic once-in-a-generation transformation of the Willets Points neighborhood in Queens. This neighborhood, which...
Air Peace : A Triumph of Nigerian Spirit Over Exploitation in the Skies
By Folorunso Fatai Adisa “That boy calls you father. Do not bear a hand in his death.” The airplane touched...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Jobs NYC: Connecting More New Yorkers to Good-Paying Jobs
Since day one, this administration has had a clear mission: protect public safety, rebuild our economy, and make our city...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Social Media and Youth Mental Health
New York City has always been a hub for technology and innovation. And while technology has helped create jobs, opportunities,...
Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Yes to Housing in God’s Backyard
When we came into office, we had a clear mission: protect public safety, rebuild our economy as quickly as possible,...
Celebrating Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru @ 60: A Remarkable Journey of Leadership and Legacy
Entering the illustrious realm of sixty years is not merely a passage of time but a profound testament to divine...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Giving a Raise for New York City’s Human Services Workers
When I was a child, my family lived on the edge of homelessness. My five siblings and I would go...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Building a City of Opportunity
As I often say, we live in a city of 8.3 million people — and 35 million opinions. But one...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Building a legal, equitable cannabis industry that works for us all
When we came to office two years ago, we had a clear vision: protect public safety, revitalize the economy, and...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Building a legal, equitable cannabis industry that works for us all
When we came to office two years ago, we had a clear vision: protect public safety, revitalize the economy, and...
A Roadmap to Ceasefire: Facilitating Dialogue Between Muslims and Israel
By Sheikh Musa Drammeh The escalating casualties in Gaza demand immediate attention and action. The staggering loss of life and...
Tribute to Pan-African Shakina Chinedu
By Jonsaba Drammeh In loving memory of Shakina Chinedu, a beacon of light whose passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to...
Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Getting Every Single Trash Bag Off Our Streets
New Yorkers deserve clean streets, free of smelly trash bags and rats. That’s why we are taking the next leap...
Addressing major challenges in Africa: A path to sustainable development
Africa, a continent of diverse cultures, landscapes, and potential, grapples with a myriad of challenges that hinder its progress towards...
The exit of African nations from ECOWAS
Several African nations have decided to part ways with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a regional bloc...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: The State of Our City: You Can Make It Here
Last week, in the Bronx, the borough where hip hop was born, I reported to New Yorkers on the state...
Mayor Adams’ State of the City – Small Business Services Supporting Entrepreneurs Citywide
On Wednesday, in his third State of the City address, Mayor Eric Adams unveiled an ambitious blueprint for the future...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed—Honoring Dr. King’s Legacy by Fighting for Fair Housing
This week, we celebrate the life of one of our greatest American leaders, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This is...
Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed—The Safest Big City in America
Since day one, our administration has been clear about our vision for the five boroughs — creating a city that...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed—Keeping Nightlife Safe in New York City
New York City is the city that never sleeps. We are a 24-hour city that is the nightlife capital of...
Eric Adams Community Op-Ed: Pathways to Success for Our Young People
Our city’s future depends on being able to help our young people grow, fulfill their potential, and thrive in an...
Eric Adams Community Op-Ed: Pathways to Success for Our Young People
Our city’s future depends on being able to help our young people grow, fulfill their potential, and thrive in an...
Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Saving New Yorkers from the Opioid Crisis
A fatal overdose occurs in New York City every 3 hours. The opioid epidemic is a growing public health crisis...
‘Dance is beautiful’: Kenyan slum reaches for ballet stars
Bravian Mise hits a series of grand jetes -- leaping like a gazelle across the cramped living room -- and...
Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: NYCHA Residents Make History
Access to safe and affordable housing is one of the keys to prosperity. I understand that just as much as...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Staying Safe for the Holidays
The upcoming holiday season is a festive time of year. It’s getting colder, so we try to stay warm, we...
The world powers and terrorism
By Akeem Alao The relationship between world powers and terrorism is complex and multifaceted. While it is essential to acknowledge...
Top producer Ivory Coast fears for cocoa output after rains
"Thirty years I've been in cocoa -- and this is the worst season yet," said Siaka Sylla as he contemplated...
Navigating the storm: Understanding the far-reaching impact of economic hardship on human survival
Economic hardship significantly impacts human survival means, influencing various aspects of individuals' lives. One of the most direct effects of...
The Allegorical Notion: Devil Rules the World
The assertion that the devil rules the world is a deeply rooted, metaphorical concept that has found its place in...
The complex dynamics of proxy imprisonment in families, corporations, and nations
Proxy imprisonment, a term not commonly recognized, refers to a situation where individuals or entities indirectly bear the consequences of...
Mayor Eric Adams’s Community Op-Ed: Saying “Yes” to New Zoning, New Businesses, and New Opportunities
Last month, New York City hit an economic milestone, with more total jobs than ever before in our city’s history....