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Honorable William Bratton Commissioner New York City Police Department One Police Plaza, New York1/23/2016Re: Mujibur Rahman attack in the Bronx.Dear Mr. Commissioner: Bronx, New York- On behalf of the Bronx Muslims and…

THE CITY OF NEW YORK OFFICE OF THE MAYOR NEW YORK, NY 10007      Blizzard Watch in Effect for Saturday, January 23 through Sunday, January 24  Heavy snow and strong winds will create dangerous travel conditions Saturday; New…

(New York, NY) – This morning elected officials, labor and community leaders, and workers gathered to rally in support of an anticipated vote and passage of the Grocery Worker Retention Act (GWRA). The GWRA (Int 632-2015) provides for a…

This budget builds on the strong economic foundation we’ve created, reaffirming our commitment to responsible government that meets challenges head on. We’re addressing the needs of New Yorkers through targeted investments in public…

 A demonstrator holding a sign during a moment of silence for victims of police brutality in Oakland  California  Aug. 14, 2014.  (Justin Sullivan, Getty Images)…

This morning, speaking from the Cabinet Room, President announced that we've secured significant diplomatic achievements in Iran. Thanks to the Iran nuclear agreement, Iran can no longer develop a nuclear weapon. And this morning, four…

THE CITY OF NEW YORK OFFICE OF THE MAYOR NEW YORK, NY 10007    Graduation rate tops 70 percent citywide, dropout rate hits all-time low, college readiness up, more students than ever enrolling in college  Equity and Excellence: City…

Albany, NY – January 14, 2016 – New Yorkers Against Gun Violence joined Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan, Police Chief Brendan Cox and Albany Common Council member Cathy Fahey to announce that the City's new firearm safe storage law, passed…

Assembly Member William Colton (D, WFP, 47th Assembly District – Brooklyn), outraged at her handling of dredging operations polluting Gravesend Bay, is calling for the removal of Venetia Lannon from all decision-making regarding the…

For all those fear-mongering, Islamophobic politicians whose only understanding of region might have come from a racist legacy of ‘Master Race’, I have put these quotes from the Holy Quran to help them out.  And for their information, there…

THE CITY OF NEW YORK OFFICE OF THE MAYOR NEW YORK, NY 10007City mandating employers with at least 20 full-time employees offer pre-tax commuter savings program, saving straphangers up to $800 a yearCommuters…

THE CITY OF NEW YORK OFFICE OF THE MAYOR NEW YORK, NY 10007   Nationally-recognized expert in strategic long-term planning and crisis response to begin January 25   City also announces shifting roles for senior administration…

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAA PROCLAMATION 1.  In Proclamation 7970 of December 22, 2005, the President designated the Republic of Burundi (Burundi) as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country for purposes of…

THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.   Thank you.  Thank you, everybody.  Please have a seat.  Thank you. Thank you so much.Mark, I want to thank you for your introduction.  I still remember the first time we met, the time we spent together,…

CAIRO, Egypt, December 10, 2015/ -- For the first time in the southern and eastern Mediterranean (SEMED) region the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) led and arranged a syndicated loan, consisting of a loan facility…

An ambitious plan emerged from Africa to develop renewable energy sources by 2020PARIS, France, December 12, 2015/ -- World governments finalized a global agreement today in Paris that lays a foundation for long-term efforts to fight…

Dear community leaders,Assalamu’alaikum,As the year draws to a close, I want to personally wish each of you, your families, and your circle of friends a blessed and happy new 2016!I know that our community members,…

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AFRICA PEACEMAKERS CONVENTION Peace       Partnership      Prosperity Senegambia 2016How come Africa, the birthplace of humankind, the cradle of civilization, the vivid symbol of diversity, the gem of natural beauty, the…

WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-Calif.), ranking member of the Africa subcommittee, released the statement below regarding the continuing violence in Burundi:"I join officials in the United States, the United Nations, the…

DISTRICT ATTORNEY – NEW YORK COUNTYVictims Included Friends, Family, and Employees of Defendants’ Company   Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., today announced the sentencing of CRAIG ROTHFELD, 44,…

Senior Scam Prevention Week Aims to Educate Seniors and Their Loved Ones About Scams and Prevention Through a Bilingual Awareness Campaign, News Segments, and a Washington Heights EventManhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance,…

''Dear brother(s) in Islam, We would like to bring to your awareness the current situation Islam and Muslims in Lubiri SS: First of all, when the current head teacher Mr. Sentongo Godfrey Ssempa arrived early this year, he immediately…

By Godfrey Olukya 15-12-2015 President Yoweri Museveni has called on African leaders to respect borders in order to avoid unnecessary conflict.The President said this while meeting the Secretary General of Organisation…

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(Queens, NY) –  Following the recent assault on Astoria small business owner Sarker Haque of Fatima Food Mart, Senator Michael Gianaris, Senator Jose Peralta, Assemblymember Aravella Simotas, Councilmember Costa Constantinides, Public…

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BY Senator Rev Rubén Díaz District 32 Bronx County, New York Tel 718-991-3161  …

Good evening. On Wednesday, 14 Americans were killed as they came together to celebrate the holidays. They were taken from family and friends who loved them deeply. They were white and black; Latino and Asian; immigrants and…

Tonight, I addressed the nation from the Oval Office on my top priority as President: Keeping the American people safe.It weighs heavily on the hearts and minds of all of us in the wake of the terrible tragedy in San…

If you’re like me, you probably dread an overdue notice, whether it’s for registering your car or returning a library book. For nearly a decade, our national K-12 education law has been overdue for revision, and parents, teachers,…