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NOT IN OUR NAMES. NO MORE!All our lives, our parents' lives and grandparents lives, our nations have been sending killing men, women and machines to people they told us were our enemies who deserved to be neutralized.…

Dear Neighbors, Yesterday, the New York City Council Committee on Transportation hosted a hearing to examine the state of New York City’s commuter van industry. Over the past months calls for commuter van reform have grown, particularly in…

THE CITY OF NEW YORK OFFICE OF THE MAYOR NEW YORK, NY 10007    Initiative will create five new HHC community health centers, expand another six, and support the expansion or creation of eight other community health centers  Plan…

I arrived just after midnight on Monday at JFK after an intense couple of days in Israel with Mayor Bill DeBlasio.As we all know, the situation in Israel is very tense as the wave of terror attacks persists. Clearly evident is…

 DISTRICT ATTORNEY – NEW YORK COUNTY  October 20, 2015  Manhattan District Attorney’s Office Initiated Investigation into Bank for Violating U.S. Sanctions by Moving Hundreds of Millions of Dollars Through the U.S.…

Council Member Vallone Unveils Street Co-naming of 28th Avenue and College Point Boulevard as Ptl. Phillip Cardillo Way                                                                               October 19, 2015 College Point –…

By Godfrey Olukya 18-10-2015 President Yoweri Museveni has arrived in the Algerian Capital Algiers for a four day State visit at the invitation of his counterpart President Abudelaziz Bouteflika that will see Uganda open…

The Community Health Profiles, to be rolled out this fall for all 59 community districts across the city, are the most comprehensive reports of neighborhood health ever producedNew indicators look beyond traditional health…

           Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., and President Jeremy Travis of the John Jay College of Criminal Justice today announced the formation of a partnership to launch the Institute for Innovation in Prosecution…

  More Than 5,000 Boys and Girls Ages 11-to-18 Have Received Free, High-Quality Fitness Activities, Sports Training, Academic Support Since 2011Expanded Initiative Includes Free Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Dance and…

By Godfrey Olukya   14-10-2015Merck Living Innovation , UNESCO, and the Minister of State for Health of Uganda will host an Ebola related interactive webcast on 19 October, 09:30 GMT, on the occasion of the UNESCO…

Dear Neighbors, Please remember to continue attending the weekly rallies at Hollis Avenue and 202 Street as we call for responsible development in our communities. The rallies are held each Saturday at 12:30 PM. Bring your friends, your…

Senator Jose Peralta hosts a Town Hall in Jackson Heights regarding LaGuardia Airport aircraft noise, meeting co-hosted by Congressman Crowley, Assemblymembers DenDekker and Moya, and Councilman DrommIn light of an increasing number of…

In fiscal year 2015, the federal budget is $3.8 trillion. These trillions of dollars make up about 21 percent of the U.S. economy (as measured by Gross Domestic Product, or GDP). It's also about $12,000 for every woman, man…

Dear friends:It is my honor to inform you that my interfaith children's book "Loving For Living" is now available for ordering. We ask donation of $7 for the book. All the proceeds from the book go to Peace December and Interfaith…

The African Union Commission Chairperson, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, has expressed heartfelt congratulations to the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize winners, the Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet. The Chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Kaci…

By Godfrey Olukya     8-10-2015 FedEx Corp has committed approximately $1 million in cash and transportation support to deliver emergency supplies and critical medical aid to the thousands of migrants and refugees escaping…

To all my Muslim Brothers and sisters.Following is a reminder to all of us, especially during the National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. I hope we all take heed to these Islamic commandments towards our spouses.“And among…

Senator Jose Peralta recognizes the first Organ Donor Enrollment Day and announces legislation to expand medical assistance to include kidney transplantation for undocumented New Yorkers     State Senator Jose Peralta (D-East Elmhurst)…

THE CITY OF NEW YORK OFFICE OF THE MAYOR NEW YORK, NY 10007   NEW YORK—Mayor de Blasio today signed nine pieces of legislation into law – Intro. 850-A, related to air conditioning systems; Intros 643-A, 706-A, 753-A, 758-A, 766-A and…

Community Partner,The NYPD is aware that planned demonstrations in front of mosques – in some cases urging participants to carry weapons – have been advertised online in over 20 US cities are scheduled for October…

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

Pictured left to right: Chief Reggie Herb Dancer Ceaser of Matinecock Nation, Chief Harry Wallace of Unkechaug, Chief Osceola Townsend of Matinecock Nation, Chief Little Fox of Sachem Matinecock Nation, Council Member Paul Vallone   …

WASHINGTON, DC—As they continue to address the needs of the hundreds of thousands of young people who are currently a part of the foster care system and the tens of thousands who leave the system each year, Reps. Karen Bass (D-Calif.)…

Female cancer survivors in Africa are asking men to always be by their side during times of suffering and treating the disease to make them feel support by their loved ones.Josephine Bamuwambye, one of the cancer survivors in…

-The plant adds 335 MW power to the national transmission system, in the Eastern Cape Province-Dedisa Peaking Power is South Africa’s first large independent power project originated by the Department of Energy, together with Avon…

  On October 2nd, New York City Council Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer and Queens Borough President Melinda Katz were joined by Queens Parks Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowski, residents from Big Six Towers and pre-k students from Towers…

By Godfrey Olukya     2-10-2015Rael, the spiritual leader of the International Raelian Movement , expressed congratulations and full support for President Jacob Zuma of South Africa. He applauded Zuma’s recent statements…

DISTRICT ATTORNEY – NEW YORK COUNTY  Defendants Charged with Conspiring to Commit Crimes Targeting Vulnerable Women of Asian Descent   Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., today announced the indictment…

Defendant Posted Online Ads Recruiting Individuals Seeking Refuge at Covenant HouseManhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., today announced the indictment of MICHAEL LAMB, 33, for operating a sex trafficking and prostitution…