Rebel Attack on Ugandan School: 41 Dead, 6 Abducted
In a horrific attack perpetrated by rebels at a Ugandan school, at least 41 individuals, including 38 students, lost their lives, according to the local mayor's office. Post the assault, ...
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Mayor Adams and the United Federation of Teachers Announce New Contract
New York City announced a five-year, $6.4 billion labor agreement that grants teachers salary raises and bonuses of up to 20%, according to a joint statement by Mayor Eric Adams ...
NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell’s Sudden Resignation Stuns City Hall
Keechant Sewell, the first woman to serve as commissioner of the New York Police Department (NYPD), abruptly resigned from her position Monday, June 13th, stunning City Hall officials. Sewell, who ...
LittleAfrica News Newspaper : June 13—June 19
LittleAfrica News Newspaper : June 13 - June 19
New York State To Seal Majority of Most Criminal Convictions Under New Clean Slate
The New York State Legislature passed the Clean Slate Act on Friday, June 9th, in one of the final votes before the conclusion of its annual session in Albany. The ...
“Stop Trying to be the Shadow Mayor…Go To Washington D.C. Brad” – Mayor Adams Criticizes Comptroller Brad Lander’s Failure to Advocate for Migrant Funding
"Brad Lander, the loudest person in the city, has yet to go to Washington to deal with the number one issue that this city's facing. Think about that for a ...
JFK International Airport Warehouse to Provide Temporary Shelter for 200 Migrants in NYC Amidst Controversy
Approximately 200 immigrants are being housed in New York City within an old postal warehouse located on John F. Kennedy International Airport property, which has been repurposed as the city's ...
Mayor Adams Stands by NYPD Crime Units Despite Report on Unlawful Stop-and-Frisk Practices
Mayor Eric Adams has come out in support of the newly formed crime units of the New York Police Department in light of a federal report criticizing their stop-and-frisk practices. ...
New York City Council Discusses Slavery Reparations for Black Residents
The New York City Council is currently discussing a set of bills that focus on the city's historical involvement with slavery. The proposed legislation aims to evaluate the possibility of ...
