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The long-awaited expansion of New York City's Second Avenue Subway has received a $3.4 billion boost from the federal government, ensuring the second construction phase will finally progress.  Extending the...

Several Democratic mayors from major United States cities are pressing President Joe Biden for an immediate meeting to address the escalating migrant crisis.  Mayor Eric Adams, along with Mayors Karen...

On Wednesday, November 1st, Massachusetts police discovered the body of 31-year-old nurse Margaret ‘Maggie’ Mbitu at Boston’s Logan Airport parking garage. Mbitu, who had been reported missing on Monday, was...

Local, National, and International News for the African Diaspora LittleAfrica News Newspaper: October 31—November 6

New York City is currently allocating millions of dollars for laundry services for migrants in local shelters.  An emergency cleaning contract worth $1.1 million was granted to Queens-based CRC Management...

New York City has launched a new initiative called a "reticketing center," providing migrants with free one-way plane tickets to destinations of their choice.  Mayor Eric Adams orchestrated this strategy,...

The Adams administration confirmed mid-year cuts to public schools due to declining student numbers, aligning with broader calls for a 5% reduction in spending across city agencies.  The Department of...

City employment documents indicate a decline in municipal union membership following a Supreme Court decision permitting government employees to forego union dues. According to the analysis conducted by The City,...

New York City's recent stringent approach to implementing stay limits on migrants seems effective, as data reveals that only 20% are returning to the city's shelters after their designated time...