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Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., today announced the indictment of MICHAEL SHVO, 43, a real estate developer, his companies, SHVO ART LTD. and SEREN LLC, and two shipping companies and their principals, for participating in…

Dear friends:It takes a village….Today is a defining day for over a million of our sons and daughters who have started their academic year in New York. Obviously these students come from different social,…

Leading up to the 15th memorial day of 9/11 in New York City as a Muslim New Yorker, my feelings have begun again to drastically change similar to the ones in all the years past, when I reflected on what took place in…

Washington, DC – The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a faith-based coalition of 34,000 churches comprised of 15 denominations and 15.7 million African Americans, has issued an out of the box, innovative proposal to the Governor…

Dear fellow Humans:While Apple Computer organization will be unveiling its new products designed mostly by young white kids today to increase the wealth of its white shareholders, the black communities are arranging funeral…

   Washington, DC – The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a faith-based coalition of 34,000 churches comprised of 15 denominations and 15.7 million African Americans, calls the 500 murders in the city of Chicago shameful and…

Labor Day is about more than picnics and parades. We celebrate this day to reflect on America's labor movement -- the men and women who have helped build this country and our middle class. Because they've spoken up together and demanded…

PORTO NOVO, Benin, September 5, 2016/ -- Aggreko has won a bid to supply 100 MW of ADDGAS-generated power to Benin.The one year contract will support the country’s national grid with energy generated from ADDGAS – an add-on technology,…

"She was an A student, quiet, well-mannered, neat, clean, intelligent, pretty, and deeply religious," writes Jo Ann Robinson in her authoritative book, The Montgomery Bus Boycott And The Women Who Started It. The Guardian news.…

Do not lose your friends through the circus.A couple of weeks ago, an overwhelming majority of Americans were proudly cheering for the marvelous performances of their fellow Americans regardless of the races, religions and genders of…

Dear Peacemakers:Please look through the universe and ponder with endless amazement the diversity in creation; their sizes, shapes, colors, characters and their all other marvelously designed attributes. Be confident that the…

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, August 31, 2016/ -- Government, international gas developers and finance institutions will return to the South Africa: Gas Options conference this October in Cape Town to address the requirements and opportunities…

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 (East Elmhurst, NY) In a multifaceted approach to clean up Roosevelt Avenue, State Senator Jose Peralta and community leaders today called on the New York State Liquor Authority to stop granting on-premises liquor…

 You should know that the Monday, August 29, 2016 cover of the New York Post shows a photo of former New York Congressman Anthony Weiner in his bed alongside his toddler, while doing things that no child should see on camera…

Dear Peacemakers:The first Friday of every month, I AM MY COMMUNITY, INC hosts a Peacemakers Dinner and the 2nd Fridays are for CBALL's.  These peace networking dinners are convened to create a communal peaceful platform for…

9th AFRICAN UNION DAY CELEBRATION Once again we’re honored to invite you to our 9th Annual African Union Day Celebration in the Bronx, New York City.In July 2006 African Union Day Foundation in collaboration with the New York City…

In about two weeks, many people would be elected or re-elected. Take it from me, only vote for those who have shown independence and leadership in being visible and vocal proponents of public safety. If they promise developments without…

Councilman I. Daneek MillerDear Neighbor,This week I had several meetings to continue the work my office has been doing on improving our safety and transportation options. On Monday, I met with Inspector John G.…

PEACE DECEMBERDecember to December Platform for Peaceful Minds and Peacemakers.  NYPC Mission:To create and promote various programs of peace and non-violence especially during the month of December…

Caption – (left to right): Samaritan Village President and CEO Tino Hernandez, NYC Council Education Committee Chairperson Daniel Dromm and State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky deliver free backpacks and other school supplies donated by…

TODAY, August 25, Majority Leader Van Bramer, Make the Road New York, the New York City Anti-Violence Project, Public Advocate Tish James, Comptroller Scott Stringer, and numerous community members rallied to end violence against trans…

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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that a major enhancement to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles' facial recognition program has led to more than 100 arrests and 900 open cases since it launched in January. The…

Dear Peacemakers:Peace December in DC:Peace December movement is planning to open an office in Washington DC in September and we wanted to find out if there are organizations in DC that would be…

Dear Bronxites:Living a peaceful life, raising a peaceful family and promoting a peaceful coexistence are not for fainted hearts, publicity-hungers, opportunists, political correctness observers, fly by nights activists, selfish…

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LONNIE ALI LAUNCHES “ALI IN ALL OF US” INITIATIVE Program Celebrates Muhammad Ali Legacy with ALI 75 Service CampaignLOUISVILLE, KY— Lonnie Ali, wife of the late Muhammad Ali, is proud to launch a new initiative that allows the world…

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