Vision Zero: DOT Announces Plan for Older Adult Pedestrian Safety

Pedestrian Safety and Older New Yorkers Study identifies design improvements that significantly protect older adults. DOT will install turn-calming treatments at 50 Older Adult targeted intersections annually & expand installation of pedestrian head-start signals.

Vision Zero: DOT Announces Plan for Older Adult Pedestrian Safety

NEW YORK—NYC Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez today announced that the NYC Department of Transportation has released the Pedestrian Safety and Older New Yorkers Study, as well as a series of initiatives that are part of a larger investment to improve overall pedestrian safety at intersections. The study analyzes key factors contributing to crashes amongst older New Yorkers and put forth […]

‘We’re Democrats, Not Socialists’: Adams Vs. AOC in Proxy War Over Albany

‘We’re Democrats, Not Socialists’: Adams Vs. AOC in Proxy War Over Albany

New York, NY – June 11, 2022: Mayor Eric Adams marches alone with thousands of people across Brooklyn Bridge against gun violence. March ended with rally in Lower Manhattan (Shutterstock) By Carl Campanile and Bernadette Hogan, NY Post Mayor Eric Adams is putting his political muscle behind veteran state Assembly incumbents being challenged by socialist […]

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso Launches City-Affiliated Charity Brooklyn for All, Inc.

Brooklyn for All, Inc. aims to promote the cultural diversity of Brooklyn through services, events, and programming.

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso Launches City-Affiliated Charity Brooklyn for All, Inc.

New York, NY – January, 17, 2022: Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso speaks during BAM the 36th Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (Shutterstock) BROOKLYN, NY (June 13, 2022) – Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso announced the launch of Brooklyn for All, Inc. (BFA), the Brooklyn Borough President’s city-affiliated charitable corporation. BFA aims […]

Sandals Resorts International moves into Dutch Caribbean

Sandals Resorts International moves into Dutch Caribbean

Antigua and Barbuda – 21 Jan 2018 – View of the Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa Hotel on Dickenson Bay Beach on the Caribbean Island of Antigua and English Harbour. (Shutterstock) Sandals Resorts International (SRI) commemorated its venture into Curaçao during a special ribbon cutting ceremony held at the newly opened Sandals Royal Curaçao […]

Republic Bank (EC) Launches a New Sustainable Energy Suite Package

Republic Bank (EC) Launches a New Sustainable Energy Suite Package

Republic Bank (EC) Limited has announced a new sustainable energy suite package as part of its service offering to clients. According to Michelle Palmer-Keizer, Managing Director of the Bank’s EC operations, “This ground-breaking sustainable energy suite is directly linked to our leadership role in supporting sustainable development goal attainment in the region. Whether a business […]

NWU Wraps Negotiations With Elks City of Castries and GTM

NWU Wraps Negotiations With Elks City of Castries and GTM

The Management of Elks City of Castries Credit Union and officials from the National Workers Union (NWU) have satisfactorily concluded yet another industrial agreement. The new agreement makes provisions for a $250.00 general wage adjustment over the triennium 2022 – 2025. An upward revision of fringe benefits will include meal allowances, training and educational assistance […]

New Executive for Fond St. Jacques Development Committee

New Executive for Fond St. Jacques Development Committee

The Fond St Jacques Development Committee (FSJDC) has announced the installation of its new Executive elected at the recently held general election under the supervision of the Social Transformation Officer for Soufriere/Choiseul MS. Shema Glasgow on May 24th 2022. The new executive entrusted with managing the affairs of the FSJDC consist of: • Chairperson – […]

Business Incubator Programme for Laborie Community

Business Incubator Programme for Laborie Community

The Taiwan Technical Mission in collaboration with the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College visited the Laborie community on Saturday June 4 to promote the Upskilling Jennes Incubator and Business Coaching Programme. The programme is a component of the Upskilling Academy Jennes Programme now being offered at SALCC and fully funded by the Government of Taiwan. […]