As 2024 ends, I am proud of a year of great progress for The City University of New York that has given us good reason to feel optimistic. In 2024, our colleges welcomed more students and implemented more programs to help guide them to careers. It was a year of record-breaking funding for the University’s… Read More

The Consulate General of Jamaica, New York, recently hosted an event that transported attendees to Rita Marley’s heart and home. “From the refreshing sorrel and ital treats to the evocative storytelling and music by Zion Marley and Tuff Luke Iron, the atmosphere was rich with connection to the matriarch of reggae,” Jamaican entertainment publicist Micahaela… Read More

Da domani, sabato 28 dicembre, e fino a lunedì 30 dicembre 2024 compreso (prossimo giorno di controllo), le misure di limitazione del traffico passeranno al livello 1 (arancio). I dati previsionali forniti oggi da Arpa Piemonte evidenziano infatti il superamento del valore di 50 mcg/mc di concentrazione media giornaliera di PM10 nell’aria per tre giorni… Read More

Per i festeggiamenti del nuovo anno, piazza Castello ospiterà migliaia di persone che potranno assistere agli spettacoli in programma la sera del 31 dicembre e il pomeriggio del primo gennaio. La notte di Capodanno, a partire dalle ore 21 di martedì 31 dicembre e fino all’una, si svolgerà il concerto “Torino wasn’t built in a… Read More

A partire da sabato 25 gennaio i cittadini potranno prendere parte ad un tour guidato alla scoperta delle bellezze storiche e artistiche della sede aulica comunale attraverso il suo legame con il cinema e le serie tv. Il progetto “Palazzo Civico on Screen”, promosso dalla Presidenza del Consiglio Comunale in collaborazione con l’assessorato al Turismo… Read More

Dal 1° gennaio 2025 stop anche ai veicoli commerciali euro 5 diesel che, nel caso di attivazione del livello arancione del semaforo antismog, non potranno più circolare, dalle 8 alle 19. La misura, temporanea e aggiuntiva rispetto alle misure strutturali, scatta nel caso di previsione del superamento, per la media giornaliera, del valore di concentrazione… Read More

Caribbean-American legislators have been extending holiday greetings to their respective constituents – whether it’s Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa. “As we come to the close of another year, I want to take a moment to wish you and your loved ones a joyful and peaceful holiday season,” said Assembly Member Brian Cunningham, the son of Jamaican… Read More

In the spirit of giving and community, New York State Sen. Kevin Parker is proud to announce the success of the 21st Annual Free Toys for Tots Giveaway. This year, the Senator and his team distributed over 1,000 toys to local families, churches, daycares, and organizations, ensuring that children in our community have a safe… Read More

New York City’s jails were overwhelmingly the place used to house unauthorized immigrants held by federal immigration authorities. However, the city was accused of illegally detaining over 20,000 immigrants on their planned release dates in order to comply with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) between 1997 and 2012. These illegal detentions would occur whenever the… Read More

Andrew Albert Terrance Lockhart, the oldest of four children, was born on the island of St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands. Lockhart’s father, Randolph, is a pastor and religious scholar, while his mother, Gloria, is an educator. He considers them the most significant influences on him. He said his parents were always happy to… Read More