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Every New Yorker has strong women in their life. The women who birthed and nurtured them. Our mothers, sisters, aunties, and grandmas.Our teachers, our doctors, nurses, engineers, scientists. The hardworking women who make life in this…

Electronic transportation devices are everywhere in New York City now – and from daily commuting to food delivery, they are revolutionizing how we get around. E-bikes and e-scooters are a convenient and low-cost alternative to cars. They…

Last year, we declared that New York City would lead the way on housing in America. Our city must remain a place where everyday New Yorkers can find and afford a place to live. We have set a moonshot goal of building 500,000 new homes for…

As we go into the second year of our administration, I am proud that we have made real progress on the issue that matters so deeply to all New Yorkers: public safety.The numbers are in, and the news is good: Major crime in our city is…

Dear Women,On this International Women's Day, however much I can say “Thank you” to women around the world, I cannot express the true amount of gratitude for your consistent immense contribution.While gray clouds gather over our…

My mission as Mayor of New York City is to focus on the needs of working people of this city. One of the best ways we can do that is to get money back in your pocket – money you have earned, money you need to support your family.Last…

Dear fellow citizens, friends, and residents of Senegal,Our country currently faces a challenging and uncertain time, and a mounting. As Senegalese citizens, it is important for us to speak up and take action to prevent any further…

I started my career as a transit police officer, so I know firsthand that subway safety is public safety. Our transit system is the key to getting to work, to school, visiting family and friends, and experiencing all that New York City has…

By Mutiu OlawuyiOn 6 February 2023, a powerful earthquake struck Turkey and Syria, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The 7.1-magnitude quake hit the city of Van in eastern Turkey, killing at least 45000 people. In…

ByEric AdamsThe Mayor of the City of New YorkA year into my administration, New York City remains the safest large city in America. We are following through on a 360-degree approach to fighting crime that includes both strategies…

By Mutiu OlawuyiHalalis an Arabic word that means "permissible" or "lawful." In the context of food, it refers to the dietary requirements of Muslims, which include abstaining from pork and alcohol and ensuring that the food is prepared…

What You Need to Know to Improve Your Lifestyle and Live It to the FullestFrom past immemorial, it has always been observed that living a healthy lifestyle is not just about physical health, but it also involves balancing the mind,…

The couple came into my office seething and absolutely ready to file for divorce, with documentation and payment in hand to do so.I separated the parties and spoke to them one by one. It became clear neither really wanted divorce. There…

Last week, in Queens — the borough I grew up in — I reported to New Yorkers on the state of our city. I outlined what we’ve accomplished in the year since I took office, and my vision for the future. We are going to build a city for…

By Najam Najmi Najam NajmiI'd appreciate it if you could help me answer a question based on Islamic teachings.Question:Is it prohibited to sell Alcohol? In a restaurant or gas station, etc. as a person who owns the business or…

Every year, the Mayor presents a budget to the people of New York City. This budget is about much more than what we are spending and what we are spending it on. It is a statement of values and a declaration of purpose: Creating a safer,…

When I came to office, I inherited a city with many crises, including increasing crime. And my top priority has always been public safety. From day one, I got to work with the Police Commissioner, our Deputy Mayor and our team to make our…

The Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Ahmed El-Tayeb, has condemned the suspension of women’s access to university education in Afghanistan.His reaction was contained in a statement dated Thursday, 22 December 2022.El-Tayeb…

I just finished making the prayer known as Tahajud - the voluntary prayer often made by Muslims in the last stretch of the night before salatul Fajr (the mandatory early morning prayer).Following the prayer I made a du’a (supplication)…

While I was on the campaign trail, I met many New Yorkers who expressed their desire for a safer city.  New Yorkers want to feel safe in their neighborhoods, at their places of worship, in the subway and on the streets.  I vowed to make…

While I was on the campaign trail, I met many New Yorkers who expressed their desire for a safer city.  New Yorkers want to feel safe in their neighborhoods, at their places of worship, in the subway and on the streets.  I vowed to make…

The recognition that religion plays a role in peacemaking has been slow in coming, but this recognition is rapidly gaining ground. It is called Track III Diplomacy, or Cultural/Religious Diplomacy.Though grassroots conciliation work…

By Shaykh Abdullah Hakim Quick For 300 years, Muslims ruled the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal), establishing the justice of Islam, tolerance, freedom of religion, and one of the most advanced civilizations in the world.By…

It’s time to create a New York City where working New Yorkers can have safe, affordable homes, find well-paying jobs, send their children to good schools, and live close to public transportation so that they don’t have to spend hours…

Election Day is over. And though Americans did not speak with one voice, working-class voters sent a clear message: They are deeply concerned about the economy, crime and inflation. They are also increasingly looking for leadership that…

When I came into office as the 110th Mayor, there was no question that the city’s main jail, Rikers Island, was in serious need of reform and repair. Anyone who has set foot in Rikers in years past, from family members to correction…

From Copernicus to contemporaries such as Galileo, Kepler and Huygens, up to the more recent Hubble and Sagan, understanding the principles of the telescope has been a long-time endeavour for man.The physics of optics and…

By H.E. Mr. Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of TürkiyeOn the evening of July 15, 2016, the “Fethullahist Terrorist Organization” (FETO) launched a bloody coup attempt against the people and the…

Eid-al-Adha is the second significant religious festival of Islam. For the year 2022, it takes place on Saturday, July 9. Eid al-Adha takes places on the 10th day of the final month of the Islamic calendar, Dhu al-Hijjah. Dhu…

For someone to know how much stakes Muslim New Yorkers have in the New York electoral process, one needs to first understand the status of Muslims and their socio-political impacts in the state of about over 19 million populace, wherein The…