Metro

New York’s Clean Slate Act has officially taken effect as of Saturday, November 16th, offering a new beginning for individuals with eligible misdemeanor and felony convictions. The law, signed by...

On Monday, November 18th, Mayor Eric Adams announced new initiatives to reduce New York City’s financial strain while helping migrants take steps toward independence. The measures include allowing families with...

Since day one, our administration has had a clear mission: build a safer, more affordable city for working-class New Yorkers, and every day, we are delivering on that mission. Jobs...

Mayor Eric Adams announced a groundbreaking civil service exam to streamline hiring for nearly 900 public safety roles in New York City. This initiative, announced on Friday, November 15th, allows...

On Friday, November 15th, Mayor Eric Adams celebrated a record-breaking $6.4 billion in contracts awarded to Minority-and-Women Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) during fiscal year 2024. The city’s MWBE utilization rate...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Interim Police Commissioner Tom Donlon unveiled the Drone as First Responder (DFR) program to improve emergency response times on Wednesday, November 13th. The...

On November 14th, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the revival of the city’s congestion pricing plan, a pioneering initiative aimed at reducing gridlock in Manhattan while generating critical funding...

On Friday, November 15th, Deon Jones, a special education advocate and educator, shared her inspiring journey behind founding Uniquely Me Creative Arts (UMCA) in an exclusive interview with LittleAfrica News...

New Jersey declared a drought warning on Wednesday, November 13th, as severe water shortages and escalating wildfire risks plague the state. Governor Phil Murphy emphasized the urgency, citing nearly 537...