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"Today, as Americans, we grieve the brutal murder -- a horrific massacre -- of dozens of innocent people. We pray for their families, who are grasping for answers with broken hearts. We stand with the people of Orlando, who have…

There are currently fifteen African countries involved in war, or are experiencing post-war conflict and tension. In West Africa, the countries include Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Togo. In East Africa, the…

“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth” Said Muhammad Ali.I just came back this morning from Louisville, Kentucky, the home of the Champ.  What a trip! Nothing tells it better the quality of a…

Deported to U.S. Following Arrest in Thailand, Defendant Posed as Securities Broker, U.S. Regulator, and Attorney   Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., today announced the sentencing of THEODORE ANDREW WERNER, 48, to 3-to-9…

Harco Construction Failed to Address Unsafe Working Conditions, Leading to Fatal Cave-InManhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., today announced the trial conviction of HARCO CONSTRUCTION LLC (“HARCO”), a/k/a “H&H Builders,…

Parks Without Borders – Eight showcase parks have been selected for facelifts poised to better integrate parkland and neighborhoods by improving opening sight lines, beautifying edges, and adding furnishings to underutilized spaces using…

He is a part of the children of light   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 Muhammad Ali a…

Dear New York MoveOn member,On Sunday, Gov. Cuomo signed an executive order that punishes organizations involved in non-violent political action. The executive order will make the government create a list of all businesses and…

Brooklyn, NY, June 3, 2016 -- Brooklyn Pride Co-chairs Mickey Heller and Jamie Farnam  announced the selection of NYC Council Member Daniel Dromm (D-Jackson Heights, Elmhurst), New York State Supreme Court Judge Debra Silber and GRIOT…

Dear Muslim brothers and sisters observing the Holy month of Ramadan. I congratulate you for your devotions and steadfastness to your faith.“O Children of Adam! Wear your beautiful apparel at every time and place of prayer: eat and…

MALABO, Equatorial Guinea, June 6, 2016/ -- Equatorial Guinea’s Ministry of Mines, Industry and Energy today launched the country’s latest oil and gas blocks licensing round, EG Ronda 2016, at the Africa Oil & Power conference.…

Bill Expands New York’s “Enterprise Corruption” Statute to Include Cybercrime and ID Theft OffensesManhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., and New York State Senator Jose Peralta today urged the New York State Assembly to pass…

Dear Friends:It gives me pleasure to announce the arrival of our special guest, Ramadan. May Allah (SW) allow us to enter it, fast it and complete it with all its limitless benefits.I’m also grateful for the fact…

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By NICK GASS 05/31/16New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman ripped into Donald Trump on Tuesday, days after the presumptive Republican nominee criticized a federal judge in a separate lawsuit against Trump University and prompted…

(Plainfield, IN 06/04/16) Today, with a heavy heart, the Islamic Society of North America offers sincere condolences to the family of Muhammad Ali who was not only a champion of boxing, but he was a champion of social justice. He…

Dear Peacemakers:The time has now arrived for us to take our humanity the seriousness that it has long been missing.The level of frequent atrocities being committed against our fellows without any feeling of regret has…

Certainly a lot will be said and written about the late Muhammad Ali’s life, his professional boxing and his post fighting humanitarian services, because he was unique in the ring with unmatched talent off ring. What a legacy!…

The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office today concluded its fourth Symposium on Intelligence-Driven Prosecution, a two-day event which provides prosecutors and members of law enforcement from jurisdictions across the U.S. with the…

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 is horrified of the reaction of some in the animal rights movement…

Dear friends, Assalaamu Alaikum: WELCOME TO THE MONTH OF FELLOWSHIPWe’re once again truly grateful to our Creator, Sustainer,  Allah (SW) for allowing us to witness and observe another month of fasting this…

A PERFECT GIFT FOR FATHER’S DAY!LEHMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents Los Grandes Maestros de La Salsa Return!PUERTO RICAN MASTERS 2Isidro Infante, Ismael Rivera Jr., Pedro Brull, José Mangual Jr., Hector Tricoche,…

(Brooklyn, NY) Thursday, June 2, 2016 - Haitian-American Author Cindy Similien-Johnson is announced as one of the recipients of the Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams’ and the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc.’s…

 Photo caption – NYC Council Member Daniel Dromm joins New York Immigration Coalition members on Manhattan’s Federal Plaza to ask for Temporary Protected Status for Ecuadorians.New York, NY, June 1, 2016 -- NYC Council Member…

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The key to understanding each other is to talk to each other. The key to loving one another is to interact with one another. The key to respecting one another is to get to know one another. The key to communal…

  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 is herby extending a formal apology to the people of Vietnam and…

You should know that this year’s Annual Abrazo Boricua in New York Banquet will be celebrated on Thursday, June 9, 2016 beginning at 7PM at Maestro’s Caterers, located at 1703 Bronxdale Avenue in Bronx County.The Abrazo…

FRIDAY, May 27th, 2016, Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer unveiled 19 new trash bins along Queens Boulevard. Majority Leader Van Bramer allocated $10,000 to place these trash cans at intersections along Queens Boulevard to collect litter…

Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., today announced the trial conviction of JOSE NUÑEZ, 49, a former paralegal and BENJAMIN YU, 37, a former defense attorney, for bribing a public servant to steer potential clients to them.…