Cuomo writes Homeland Security acting secretary to require travelers to US test negative for Covid-19
Moses Kuwema Governor Andrew Cuomo has written to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Acting...
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Former Ambassadors urge swift confirmation of Joe Biden’s nominees
Akeem Alao Over 30 former ambassadors have urged swift confirmation of Joe Biden’s nominees to...
Cuomo announces proposal to prevent individuals with active warrants from purchasing guns
Moses Kuwema Governor Andrew Cuomo Friday announced his proposal to prevent individuals with active warrants...
UN to hold International Day of Commemoration for Holocaust victims
Moses Kuwema The United Nations Department of Global Communications has organized the first virtual and...
CDC opens up vaccine eligibility to people above 65
Moses Kuwema The Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Tuesday that states should...
Bronx State Senator Luis Sepulveda turns in after assault accusation from wife
Robert Press State Senator Luis Sepúlveda has turned himself in at the 48th Precinct facing...
UN chief urges continued vigilance against on-going terrorism threats
Moses Kuwema Despite important strikes against terrorism over the past two decades, including bringing perpetrators...
Board of Regents elects Dr Young as Chancellor
Moses Kuwema The Board of Regents on Monday unanimously elected Dr. Lester W. Young, Jr....
Insecurity across West Africa expands to areas previously considered safe
Moses Kuwema Insecurity across West Africa and the Sahel has expanded into areas previously considered...
NY senate majority passes legislation to improve the state’s electoral system
Moses Kuwema New York Senate Majority on Monday passed major legislation to improve New York...
100,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in NYC last week — De Blasio
Moses Kuwema Over 100,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses were administered in New York City last week,...
More vaccination sites to open Monday — Mayor de Blasio
Moses Kuwema Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the opening of additional vaccination sites across the...
UN expresses concern over deteriorating human rights situation in Uganda ahead of polls
Moses Kuwema The UN has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating human rights situation in...
NYC launches three new mentorship programs to support women, minority-owned small businesses
Moses Kuwema Mayor Bill de Blasio and NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner...
Darlene Jackson, candidate for 18th Council District, calls for passage of small business jobs survival act
By Robert Press Under the Westchester Avenue el Darlene Jackson Community Board 9 member and...
NYC asks state for freedom to vaccinate anyone in high priority
Moses Kuwema Mayor Bill de Blasio has asked the state authorities to give the city...
World food prices rose for 7th consecutive month in December — FAO
Moses Kuwema World food prices rose for the seventh consecutive month in December, led by...
People have faith in multilateralism to address global challenges — UN survey
Moses Kuwema People worldwide have overwhelmingly highlighted their faith in multilateralism to address global challenges,...
WHO warns of tipping point in fight against Covid-19
Moses Kuwema The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of a “tipping point” in the...
UN-SG appoints Senegalese Abdoulaye Mar Dieye special coordinator for development in Sahel
Moses Kuwema United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced the appointment of Abdoulaye Mar Dieye of...
Cuomo to expand access to voting, improve procedures
Moses Kuwema Governor Andrew Cuomo on Friday announced a transformational proposal that continues to expand...
Cuomo announces initiatives to combat domestic, gender-based violence
Moses Kuwema Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Friday a comprehensive package of initiatives to combat domestic...
There is frustration, anger on the non-availability of vaccine to people — Mayor de Blasio
Moses Kuwema Mayor Bill de Blasio has said there is a lot of frustration and...
Teddy Nissan to resume $20,000 grant for Bronx music programs
Moses Kuwema Picking up where they left off when the pandemic hit last spring,...
Cabrera to launch OATH’s newest initiative, administrative justice resources
Moses Kuwema Council Member Fernando Cabrera in his capacity as chair of Governmental Operations, is...
Addressing links between fragility, conflict is essential for peace — António Guterres
Moses Kuwema UN Secretary-General António Guterres has said addressing the links between fragility and conflict...
Nigerian-American soul singer Koleurz shares experiences
Moses Kuwema A Nigerian-American singer, Koleurz Koluchi Ifemesia, has shared her experiences with Parkchester...
Cuomo announces proposal to legalize, regulate cannabis use in New York
Moses Kuwema Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday a proposal to legalize and create a comprehensive...
NYS announces completion of 1.3 mile section of trail in Ulster County
Moses Kuwema The New York State Department of State on Tuesday announced the completion of...
NYC to open 5 vaccination centers to begin 24-hour operations
Moses Kuwema New York City plans to open five large-scale vaccination centers in the coming...
Global economy to expand by 4% in 2021
Moses Kuwema The global economy is expected to expand 4 percent in 2021, assuming an...
De Blasio signs 2 bills to expand protections for NYC fast food workers
Moses Kuwema Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday signed two bills expanding protections for fast...
Syria’s submission on chemical weapons status not accurate, complete
Moses Kuwema The High Representative for Disarmament Affairs (ODA), Izumi Nakamitsu, said that the declaration...
Bronx Dems County Committee appoints Collado as director
Moses Kuwema The Bronx Democratic County Committee chairman Jamaal Bailey has appointed Ariana Collado as...
Adams unveils recovery plans for NYC
Moses Kuwema Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, who is running for New York City mayor,...
City to aggressively scale up COVID-19 vaccinations
Moses Kuwema The City announced Monday plans to aggressively scale up its capacity for COVID-19...
Bronx reports highest positivity rate for COVID-19 on New Year’s Day
Moses Kuwema The Bronx reported the highest positivity rate for the COVID-19 on New Year's...
Cuomo signs state senator Biaggi’s bill into law
Moses Kuwema Governor Andrew Cuomo on Thursday signed State Senator Alessandra Biaggi’s bill S6266D into...
AU, UN announce termination of mandate of Hybrid operation in Darfur
Moses Kuwema The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, and the Secretary-General...
City’s 311 call center handles record 23.5 million calls in 2020
Moses Kuwema The City's 311 call center handled a record 23.5 million calls this year...