Tag: New York City
Drug war: Police bust 2 ex-convicts in murder of 74-year-old in New York
Sardina and Macias’ arraignments were pending in Manhattan criminal court on Saturday afternoon.
New York City introduces $15 congestion charge for motorists
The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Board voted to approve the toll rates for the nation’s first congestion pricing…
New York Mayor Adams allowed to hire brother at $1 per year
As an advisor, Bernard Adams will also not have power over department personnel to avoid the appearance of favouritism.
19 dead in New York apartment fire, 13 battle for life
More than 60 people were injured in the fire, according to the New York City Fire Department.
Eric Adams, 2nd black New York City Mayor, sworn in
Adams took a narrow victory in the crowded June 2021 Democratic primary, then won the general election in November by…
Mayor Eric Adams takes over from de Blasio in New York
Adams is New York city’s second Black mayor, after David Dinkins who served from 1990 to 1993
New York Mayor-elect Eric Adams postpones inauguration ceremony
"It is clear that our city is facing a formidable opponent in the Omicron variant," Adams said in the statement.
Five cases of Omicron hit New York city
This is not cause for alarm. We knew this variant was coming and we have the tools to stop the…
Eric Adams pledges slots for Nigerians in New York City
Adams said that a transition team was being put in place ahead of the Nov. 2 election and that the…
New York City luxury stores board up for post-election violence
More shops in New York City, especially luxury stores in mid-Manhattan, boarded up over the weekend, in anticipation of riots…
New York health commissioner Oxiris Barbot resigns over COVID-19
New York City Commissioner for Health, Dr Oxiris Barbot, has resigned over alleged under-utilisation of the department’s “incomparable disease control…
Coronavirus: New York City turns world’s largest Cathedral into hospital
New York City, the epicentre of the COVID-19 crisis in the United States, is planning to construct another temporary hospital…
Killer heat wave imminent in U.S – weather agency
The United States National Weather Service has warned of a possible killer heat wave across parts of the country starting…
Power restored after massive outage in New York City
Power supply has restored to the New York City after a massive blackout which started Saturday evening hit Midtown Manhattan…
Obama, Michelle Rock New York City
Good Morning America Barack and Michelle Obama meet Bono for lunch in NYC, diners applaud and cheer DAVID CAPLAN,Good Morning…
Explosion rocks New York City, 29 injured
An explosion rocked the bustling Chelsea district of Manhattan on Saturday night, injuring at least 29 people in what authorities…
Imam, assistant shot dead near mosque
Two men, including an imam, were gunned down and killed Saturday near a mosque in New York City, police said.…
New York City bans sale of cigarette to Under 21
New York City voted Wednesday to ban the sale of cigarettes, e-cigarettes and tobacco to anyone under the age of…
Nigerians To Celebrate 52nd Independence Anniversary In America
Organisation for the Advancement of Nigerians Inc. (OAN) has concluded arrangements to celebrate the country’s 52nd Independence Anniversary in the…
Don Jazzy Relocates
Versatile producer and president of Mo’hits, Michael Collins otherwise known as Don Jazzy, has relocated to the United States of…