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Mayor Eric Adams announces first annual Increase In minimum pay rate for app-based restaurant delivery workers.

First annual increase in minimum pay rate for app-based restaurant delivery workers

By Nelson A. King

Sept. 26, 2023 - Albany, NY - Governor Kathy Hochul speaks during a news conference in the Red Room at the State Capitol.

Meng, Goldman urge Hochul to expand NYC fare-free bus pilot

By Nelson A. King

Rev. Al Sharpton, founder of NAN and author of "Rise Up."

Celebrated influencers add stars to a galaxy of NAN presenters

By Vinette K. Pryce

From left, Lynette Shelborne-Barfield, director of strategic partnership, office of NY City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Romeo Hitlall, 1st vice district governor of the Brooklyn & Queens Lions Club, Demetrius Crichlow, senior vice president of the New York City Transit Department of Subways, Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., 15th Senate District, Assemblyman David I. Weprin, District 24, and Lynn C. Schulman, city council member, District 29, and Vijah Ramjattan pose after unveiling the “Welcome to Little Guyana” plaque in the mezzanine of the Lefferts Boulevard A-train station.

Queens

MTA unveils ‘Welcome to Little Guyana’ plaque in mezzanine A-train station, Lefferts Blvd. Queens

By Tangerine Clarke

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Bronx

Gibson hosts annual Bronx Iftar Dinner Dialogue

By Nelson A. King

Mayor Eric Adams addresses a recent event.

Adams boosts pay for 80,000 human services workers

By Nelson A. King

Mam-Yassin Sarr and Dr. Ansha Clement.

Brooklyn

Grenadian educator sows ‘seeds of curiosity, knowledge’ on maiden mission to The Gambia

By Nelson A. King

Mayor Adams unveils ambitious plan to make New York City the leader in 'Green-Collar' jobs.

Adams unveils ambitious plan to make NYC leader in ‘green-collar’ jobs

By Nelson A. King

From left, Lou Ramos, Eudy Perez, Luz Soliz, Sara Mumez, Mejia, Cristian Guity and Hon. Rondy Mc Intosh, consul general of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to the United States of America.

Bronx Borough Prez celebrates Garifuna Heritage

By Nelson A. King

Sen. Julia Salazar, lead Senate sponsor of the Good Cause Eviction bill, says the time is now for the state to take action on the housing crisis.

Brooklyn

Intensified calls for passage of Good Cause Eviction

By Nelson A. King

Haitian-born New York City Council Member, Mercedes Narcisse at a recent City Council hearing at City Hall, Manhattan.

Haiti

Narcisse heartbroken about spiraling chaos, despair in Haiti

By Nelson A. King

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn.

Brooklyn

SUNY Downstate department chairs extremely concerned about proposal to ‘transform’ hospital

By Nelson A. King

Brooklyn Democratic Sen. Zellnor Y. Myrie.

Brooklyn

Myrie ‘pleased’ with massive rally to save Downstate

By Nelson A. King

Abena Amory sings Bob Marley's "One Love.”

Black History Month

FSUMC celebrates grand Black History Month

By Nelson A. King

Mayor Eric Adams.

Adams touts city’s strong financial standing

By Nelson A. King

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson.

Bronx

Bronx Borough Prez to host Garifuna Heritage Month Celebration

By Nelson A. King

More from Around NYC

Members of the Bangladeshi Muslim community buy clothes on Chaand Raat for Eid.

Bangladeshi communities in Castle Hill keep Chaand Raat tradition alive in the Bronx

Christ the King star Olivia Vukosa was surprised that 6-time Olympic gold medalist Diana Taurasi presented her with the Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year trophy on Thursday.

Christ the King hoops star Olivia Vukosa named recipient of Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year award

City Hall looking up in red tint amid nyc budget problems

NYC BUDGET: Another rating company issues negative financial outlook as City Hall grapples with big deficit

City Hall looking up in red tint amid nyc budget problems

NYC BUDGET: Another rating company issues negative financial outlook as City Hall grapples with big deficit