LittleAfrica News Newspaper: January 18—January 24, 2024
Local, National, and International News for the Diaspora LittleAfrica News Newspaper: January 18—January 24, 2024
Tag: New York City
Mayor Adams Unveils $109.4 Billion Budget; Balances Key Service Preservations with Continued Cuts
New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday, January 16th, presented a $109.4 billion budget proposal, which navigates through complex financial challenges by sparing certain critical services from budget cuts ...
Historic Budget Allocation for NYC’s Asylum-Seeking Migrant Support
On Tuesday, January 16th, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a groundbreaking $233 billion budget for the 2025 fiscal year, with a substantial allocation of $2.4 billion to address New ...
New Jersey Challenges NYC Congestion Pricing as Discriminatory Against State Drivers
The administration of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has intensified its legal opposition to New York City's congestion pricing plan, claiming it unfairly targets New Jersey motorists. The administration updated ...
Suozzi Launches Campaign in Great Neck, Challenging Mazi Pilip on Home Ground
Tom Suozzi, the former Long Island Representative, inaugurated his campaign office in Great Neck, the very heart of his Republican adversary Mazi Pilip's hometown. Suozzi is intent on competing for ...
Debate Heats Up Over Solitary Confinement in NYC Jails
On Tuesday, January 16th, the federal monitor overseeing New York City jails criticized the City Council’s ban on solitary confinement. The monitor warned that eliminating solitary confinement could worsen conditions ...
MTA’s Camera Installation Stirs Toll Concerns on NYC Highways
On Sunday, January 14th, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) began installing camera equipment on New York highways, including FDR Drive, as part of the preparation for a controversial $15 congestion ...
New York City Libraries Secure Funding, No Cuts in Mayor Adams’ 2025 Fiscal Year Budget
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on Sunday, January 14th, that the city's three main library systems are exempt from financial cuts in the upcoming preliminary 2025 fiscal year ...
Mayor Eric L. Adams Op-Ed: Honoring Dr. King’s Legacy by Fighting for Fair Housing
This week, we celebrate the life of one of our greatest American leaders, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This is a moment to honor his accomplishments, but it's also an ...
