N.Y.U. will not hire scientist accused of harassment after backlash
Dr. David Sabatini is no longer in the running for a faculty position at New...
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Newly introduced City Council bill, backed by Mayor Eric Adams
The legislation has the backing of Mayor Eric Adams, who referenced the initiative in his...
NYPD: Murders, shootings down, overall crime up in April
New York City recorded fewer homicides and shootings last month than it did in April...
Al Shabaab attacks AU’s mission troop camp in Somalia
Somalia's al Shabaab group has attacked an African Union mission troop camp in the Shabelle...
NYS DEC announces opening of central-finger lakes segment of birding trail
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced opening of central-finger lakes segment...
NYS Comptroller, DiNapoli, meets State leaders to address retirement security
New York State Comptroller, Thomas DiNapoli, has met with other leaders in the State to...
NYS Comptroller, DiNapoli, meets State leaders to address retirement security
New York State Comptroller, Thomas DiNapoli, has met with other leaders in the State to...
Lawmakers move to knock Brian Benjamin off ballot
After striking a deal late last week on a bill to remove Brian Benjamin’s name...
New York politicians respond to leaked Roe v. Wade draft opinion
New York Democrats reacted with anger and resolve after a leaked draft opinion obtained by...
NY Democrats seek federal appeal in redistricting case
Democratic officials are making a last-minute appeal to the federal courts after the top state...
Planet Fitness introduces high school summer pass program to improve mental, physical health
Planet Fitness has invited high school teens to work out for free all summer long...
Teenage girl killed by stray bullet in Louisiana
Landry Anglin, 13, was struck just before 2:30 p.m. Sunday and rushed to Ochsner LSU...
Criminal records of sex trafficking victims to be cleared — Manhattan DA
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s new human trafficking chief said that saddling victims with records made...
‘Everybody here is devastated,’ neighbor says as man gets fatally shot in Upper West Side
Ronald Thomas, 27, of Glen Allen, Va., got into an “intense” quarrel with a woman...
32,000 cyclists ride across the city in Five Boro Bike Tour
The Five Boro Tour has returned with thousands taking to New York City streets for...
Hundreds rally on May Day to demand worker protections
Hundreds of immigrant workers and elected officials rallied on Sunday to demand a path to...
Three Manhattan stores held up at gunpoint — NYPD reports
The NYPD has reported that three Manhattan stores were held up at gunpoint and asking...
Spring Valley High School knife fight leaves 3 injured
According to the superintendent, three students were injured, two suffered lacerations from a knife, and...
Police on the hunt for man who choked, raped woman inside Brooklyn apartment
The New York Police Department (NYPD) is hunting for a man they say choked a...
State legislators to pass legislation to help Hochul remove Benjamin from ballot
State legislators are poised to pass legislation as early as next week that would allow...
Despite high crime, Adams praises precinct commanders at rare face-to-face meeting
Mayor Eric Adams met with the city’s NYPD precinct commanders Saturday afternoon inside police headquarters....
Despite high crime, Adams praises precinct commanders at rare face-to-face meeting
Mayor Eric Adams has met with the city’s NYPD precinct commanders inside police headquarters. According...
New bill will help Hochul remove Benjamin from ballot
State legislators are poised to pass legislation as early as next week that would allow...
Parkchester Times reporter, Marufat Ibrahim, 29 others win New York Reporting Fellowship
Parkchester Times reporter and fact-checker, Marufat Ibrahim, has won the New York State Center for...
US COVID-19 cases surpass 20 million
Moses Kuwema The number of confirmed US coronavirus cases surpassed 20 million on the first...
Nigerians in Senegal elect new leaders of Yoruba Community
South Western Nigerians in Senegal, popularly known as Egbe Omo Oduduwa, have conducted a general...
Libyan Justice Sector Practitioners Explore Attaining International Standards for Libyan Prison
By APO Group: TRIPOLI, Libya, December 6, 2018/ — The United Nations Support Mission in...
A Summer of Renewal for our Students
By New York City Schools Chancellor Meisha Porter This year has demanded that all New...
Brooklyn Borough President declares May 28 Makkah Declaration Day, honors 2020 Merciful Ambassadors
Brooklyn Borough President, Eric Adams, has proclaimed May 28 as the Makkah Declaration celebration day...
African American Muslim grassroots leaders reject attacks on Eric Adams by few NY Muslim leaders, declare unwavering support
The African American Muslim leaders have declared unwavering support for the New York mayoral...
REV. AURELIA GREEN, REST IN PEACE BY COUNCILMAN REV. RUBEN DIAZ
You should know, that the Rev. Hon. Aurelia Green, one of the noblest human beings...
Robin Eshaghpour: The Story of a Very Special Landlord
By Robert Golomb “We were at the peak of the epidemic, and I...
Two powerful democratic clubs, community leaders, clergymen back Fernando Cabrera with endorsement, voters drive for Bronx Boro President race
On Saturday, May 8, 2021, African Democratic Clubs and People First Democratic Club joined Bronx religious...
Legendary Willie Mays Clocks 90!
Dear Editor: Permit me to use this medium to say: Happy 90th Birthday Willie...
McDonalds at 1600 Bruckner Boulevard Grand Re-opening
By Robert Press Friday morning Friends and elected officials came together to celebrate the...
Northwest Bronx Democrats on 11th CD Primary endorsement
By: Anthony Rivieccio, Founder 11st Council District Facebook moderator Shira Silverman probably says it...
Letter to Readers: Ask New York City Candidate(s) a Question!
Dear Readers, Parkchester Times has joined an initiative in collaboration with CCM and THE CITY to engage...
Equip Kids to Face Difficult News With Weekly Family Time
The stream of tough topics for parents to explain can feel unending: social unrest, hate...
Equip Kids to Face Difficult News With Weekly Family Time
The stream of tough topics for parents to explain can feel unending: social unrest, hate...
Despite concerns about student behavior, reports say fewer NYC students have been suspended this year
From July through December 2021, city schools issued nearly 8,400 suspensions, about 16% fewer than...