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The State Budget – A state budget agreement has been reached in Albany, paving the way for the passage of a $156 billion state financial roadmap with significant effects on New York City services and finances. The Mayor, Assembly Speaker…

Since President Obama entered public service, he’s been driven by a simple belief: in America, if you're willing to work hard and play by the rules, you should be able to get ahead and provide opportunities for your family.That means…

MTN to Include World Panel SunStream™ in New Bundle World Panel SunStream™ Will Keep MTN Customers Charged in Energy-Strapped Region MTHATHA, South Africa, April 4, 2016/ -- MTN South Africa (www.MTN.co.za) launched its new…

Over 130 speakers to date have confirmed to attend the 18th annual Africa Energy Forum (AEF), taking place in London this year from 22-24th June. LONDON, United Kingdom, April 4, 2016/ -- Over 130 speakers to date have confirmed to…

(Manhattan, NY) – In the wake of recent terror attacks worldwide, Senator Michael Gianaris and Assemblymember Nily Rozic held a press conference, calling for the passage of their legislation which would implement advanced security measures…

 Photo Caption: Dromm, education advocates, parents, students and teachers gather in Jackson Heights, Queens  to rally in support of NYC parents’ right to opt their childrenout of high stakes, standardized tests in New York.…

They are memories that my mother and I carried with us when, last week, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama invited us to join them on a trip to Havana, Cuba. It was an experience of a lifetime. We were thrilled and…

Prime sponsors of Council legislation to limit industry mark the beginning of steep reductions in the number of tourist helicopter flights CITY HALL – Council Members Carlos Menchaca, Helen Rosenthal, and Margaret Chin joined…

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By Godfrey Olukya 1-4-2016Uganda’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Kintu Nyago has bitterly responded to US permanent representative to UN Dr Samantha Power's criticism of Uganda's president Museveni in relation…

 DISTRICT ATTORNEY – NEW YORK COUNTY   Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., today announced the guilty plea of EMANUEL BURROWES, 17, for the June 2015 attack on a 33-year-old woman in Chinatown. BURROWES…

Live and cherish each day to the fullest regardless of your temporary conditions or long term objectives. Today’s conditions aren’t permanent nor tomorrow’s outcomes guaranteed. Look at each and everyone in your circle today with loving…

Days before the paper’s 101st birthday, Astoria street is renamed in its honor—in both Greek and English   YESTERDAY, March 30th, just three days before the paper turns 101, Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer and Council Member…

DISTRICT ATTORNEY – NEW YORK COUNTYThe Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) announced today that a…

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You should know that in the eleventh hour, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo has slipped language into the Budget that would allow him to take over the homeless shelters in the City of New York. As you all know, Governor Andrew…

By Godfrey Olukya 28-3-2016World-renowned cosmologist has donated Tate International Physics Leadership Prize to scholarship for young Africans mathematicians and scientistsThe 2016 winner of the American Institute of Physics’…

Response to Belgium Attacks – In the aftermath of the terror attacks in Belgium, the Mayor and NYPD moved quickly to step up security at NYC landmarks and transportation hubs. The Mayor slammed Sen. Ted Cruz’s call for indiscriminant…

SENATOR DÍAZ, ASSEMBLYMAN SEPÚLVEDA, AND THE RESIDENTS OF PARKCHESTER SOUTH WILL HAVE THEIR DAY IN COURT AGAINST PARKCHESTER SOUTH MANAGEMENT…

As Salaamu AlaykumDear Socially Responsible Investors:It is with a great humility that we write this most emergency appeal for help. May Allah (SW) let this letter reaches you in the best of health, wellness and peace.…

https://youtu.be/xgWaZViCEaoThe Attorney General announced that both FanDuel and DraftKings will stop taking bets in New York State, consistent with New York State law and cease and desist orders previously issued to the companies by…

69 Leading Civil Rights, Advocacy, And Faith Organizations Call Out Hateful Rhetoric In Wake Of Belgium, Turkey TragediesAn Open Call For Unity Following Belgium and Turkey Tragedies:We, the undersigned advocates and leaders, stand…

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By Godfrey Olukya 25-3-2016Five leading women scientists and 15 promising young researchers were honoured yesterday at the 18th edition of the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Ceremony at the Maison de la Mutualité in Paris.A…

Transparency is not about restoring trust in institutions. Transparency is the politics of managing mistrust. -Ivan Krastev From the exploitative presidential elections to mistrust between the police and the public, one can’t deny the…

DISTRICT ATTORNEY – NEW YORK COUNTYManhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., today announced the indictment of DAVID NEWMAN, 45, a former emergency room physician, for sexually abusing four female patients at Mount Sinai…

Satellite Office to Replace Smaller Sandy-Swept Space The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) today opened a new licensing and inspection facility in Staten Island, replacing what had been a smaller facility that was…