PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haitians rushed to buy food and other basic supplies Thursday as they emerged from their homes during a rare respite from gang violence, but gunfire erupted in downtown Port-au-Prince hours later. Female street vendors balancing heavy loads on their heads fled the area as bullets whizzed near buildings including the general… Read More

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson on Thursday joined NYC Votes, Metroplus Health, ICNA Relief, the African Advisory Council, Fouta Halal Restaurants, Muslim advocates, faith leaders and community partners for the annual Bronx Iftar Dinner Dialogue in commemoration of the Ramadan holiday. New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams; chair of the Bronx Borough President`s African Advisory… Read More

Over three dozen distinguished honorees were feted Wednesday night as Caribbean Life hosted its annual Caribbean Impact Awards. Forty-one honorees strutted their stuff on the red carpet before hundreds of effervescent patrons pulsating Caribbean music before receiving their prestigious award at Terrace on the Park in Queens, NY. The annual Impact Awards recognize the achievements… Read More

With much excitement, Sound Chat Radio announces its 4th Annual Easter Bread & Bun Giveaway, sponsored by JN Bank and VP Records. Sound Chat Radio said the highly-anticipated event has become a staple in the multimedia platform’s growing resume of community efforts. “The giveaway’s reach will be maximized this year with the support of sponsors… Read More

Ryzard Zamorski knew he should have gone for a colon cancer screening urged by his doctor 14 years ago. But like many middle-aged men, the Greenpoint, Brooklyn resident did his best to avoid it. “I had an appointment for a screening, but I freaked out,” Zamorski, a Polish native who came to New York in… Read More

Ron Soogrim is a beacon of agricultural prowess and entrepreneurial spirit. His roots are deeply entrenched in the fertile soil of the United States. As the founder of DEVSOO FARMS LLC, he has carved a distinguished path in the agricultural landscape in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He is renowned worldwide for his fiery pepper sauce,… Read More

New York City Mayor Eric Adams last Thursday announced a US $741 million investment for an estimated 80,000 human services workers employed by non-profit organizations with a city contract as part of a new cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The mayor said the human services workforce — which is overwhelmingly female at 66 percent and 46 percent women… Read More

Questa mattina l’assessora all’istruzione della Città di Torino Carlotta Salerno ha inaugurato ‘Bosco Eliadi’, il nuovo giardino a disposizione dei bambini e delle bambine della scuola primaria Armstrong. L’intervento di manutenzione straordinaria del giardino, iniziato lo scorso dicembre e il cui costo è stato di 60mila euro, ha previsto la sua intera riqualificazione con l’installazione di una cancellata e un gazebo per… Read More

Oggi, 21 marzo, ricorre la Giornata Internazionale per l’eliminazione della discriminazione razziale. Numerose le iniziative messe in campo per l’occasione dal terzo settore nella città di Torino per sensibilizzare alla lotta contro discriminazioni e pregiudizi. La data del 21 marzo non è casuale, ma è stata scelta per ricordare quando il 21 marzo del 1960,… Read More

Nell’aprile del 2001 Marcela Guevara e Stefano Giudice, due appassionati ballerini, diedero vita al primo progetto del Tango Torino Festival. L’idea di partenza era quella di organizzare un lungo fine settimana per far conoscere a tutti i torinesi appassionati i maestri argentini della specialità. In ventidue anni di vita di questa rassegna Marcela e Stefano… Read More