New York

The selling of illegal cannabis by Muslims in New York City is a sensitive issue that goes against Islamic teachings and has severe legal and health consequences. It not only harms the individuals involved but also their communities, which…

A New York group, Union Settlement, has honored a Muslim immigrant, Adama Bah.The group disclosed this via its Facebook page on Thursday February 16, 2023."Today we recognize Adama Bah: author, community organizer, immigrant rights…

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…

The Founder of Darul Uloom New York, Mufty Shahidul Islam, has died.According to a report, Shahidul Islam died early 27 January , 0010 hours Friday 2023 in Bangladesh.Shahidul Islam, who was born on 15 March 1960, was a Bangladeshi…

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…

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 author of Satanic Verse whose writing led to death threats from Iran in the 1980s, has been stabbed in the neck and torso as he was about to give a lecture in western New York.Disclosing this in a statement on Friday August 12,…

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Health + Hospitals have announced the launch of a new student loan forgiveness program for behavioral health providers, funded by a $1 million contribution from an anonymous donor.The new program…

New York State will distribute more than 20 million at-home COVID tests this spring — including more than 1.7 million to New York City public housing tenants — Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday.At a news conference in Yonkers, Hochul…

Donald Trump will turn over some documents to New York's attorney general for her civil probe into his business practices, but need not answer questions under oath while he appeals a judge's order that he testify.The developments are part…

New York’s 2022 federal and state elections will proceed as a state court weighs the constitutionality of congressional and state Senate district maps passed by the Democratic-led Legislature this year but accused by a group of voters as…

Schools Chancellor David C. Banks has outlined a four-pillar vision to build trust in New York City public schools and the Department of Education’s priorities.According to banks, the vision is aimed at reimagining the student experience;…

The New York State Attorney General, Letitia James, has filed a lawsuit against proposed merger of UnitedHealth Group and Change Healthcare.While condemning the merger via her Facebook page on Saturday February 26, 2022, the AG stated…

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander and senior members of the New York City Mayor’s Office have partnered to release the findings of “A Better Contract for New York: A Joint Task Force to Get Nonprofits Paid On Time.”In a statement,…

Letitia James, New York Attorney General, has sued the National Rifle Association, a not-for-profit organization for financial misconduct, and sought that the organization be dissolved.James in her suits against the organization on…

The founder of Gokada, a fast-growing business in Nigeria, Fahim Saleh, has been murdered in his home in a luxury New York condo.While confirming this on Thursday July 16, 2020, the New York Police Department stated that Saleh's…

Governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo, has stated that New York, New Jersey and Connecticut will start implementing a mandatory quarantine on visitors coming from US states that currently report significant community spread of COVID-19.…

Photo source: ShutterstockThis summer, the Big Apple will pay young New Yorkers to learn online.Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced a new initiative that will enroll 2,700 youth in six weeks of online instruction.While announcing this…

The Mayor of New York City, Bill de Blasio, has led a movement organized by Exodus Transitional Community in solidarity with George Floyd.While speaking at the rally which was held on Sunday June 15, 2020, Blasio stated that he shared…

New York Assembly has passed a bill that will prevent the misuse of emergency services in the state.The bill which was introduced by the Assemblywoman, Diana C. Richardson, will create a civil penalty for the biased misuse of emergency…

Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York city on Tuesday June 9, 2020, announced immediate plan to expand access to primary healthcare providers through NYC Care.Blasio, who partners Taskforce on Racial Inclusion & Equity co-chairs, First…

The New York Mayor, Bill de Blasio, has announced plan to commemorate the Black Lives Matter movement in a big way.While disclosing this on Tuesday June 9, 2020, Blasio stated that a street in all five boroughs will be painted with the…

The New York police have assaulted and molested peaceful protesters in South Bronx.The incident which was reported last night was a violent assault by the NYPD on civilians they entrapped, harassed and molested."We have received…

New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo, has issued an executive order on Thursday 28th May 2020 authorizing businesses, shops and stores to deny services to customers who refuse to wear masks when business activities resume.The order was given…

New York Governor, Andrew Mark Cuomo, has announced provision of death benefits to families of frontline workers who died after contracting COVID-19.Cuomo announced this on Monday May 25, 2020 while speaking at a wreath laying ceremony at…

The Islamic Leadership Council of New York, popularly known as Majlis Ash-Shura, has enjoined Muslims in the city to adhere strictly to the preventive measures stipulated by the medical experts.This was disclosed in a statement issued by…

Sheikh Musa Drammeh, an Afro-American Bronxite, has officially disclosed his readiness to make mass production of Taharah System (TS), a digital handwash compliance system for food handlers in New York, an invention he made in 2014,…

Our Islamic Center at NYU's hope is to help as many people as we can that are struggling to meet their basic needs, especially in these blessed days of Ramadan.An Islamic leader resident in the New York City, Imam Khalid Latif, has…

The New York City has announced its intention to feed more than two million New Yorkers in the month of Ramadan.While disclosing this on Thursday April 23, 2020, the Mayor of New York City, Bill de Blasio, stated that those who are unable…

Taxpayers in New Yorkers have been denied access to coronavirus relief package following the bipartisan bill signed by President Donald Trump.Trump signed multiple bipartisan bills on March 27 while dedicating money to combat the spread…