Photo: Dr Bharrat Jagdeo. Courtesy: Guyana Department of Public Information By Guyana Department of Public Information Asserting that the government has ‘enough time’ to table its draft oil spill legislation in the National Assembly, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has made it clear that there is no rush to present […]
Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez discusses “Dining Out NYC,” the details of the new program, its implications, and the support available to restaurants as they transition from temporary to permanent outdoor dining setups. Click here to listen to the interview.
Editorial credit: Nelson Antoine / Shutterstock.com Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. 17 July 2024. The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) began its regional response to hurricane-impacted Caribbean Islands on 1 July 2024. Hurricane Beryl made landfall in the Caribbean as a Category 4 Hurricane on 1 July, causing significant destruction and impacting lives and […]
By Subeksha Poudel, City Limits New York City’s older adults represent 20 percent of its population. By 2040, researchers estimate the number of city residents aged 65 and older will increase by 40 percent. But the recently adopted budget of $550 million for NYC Aging—previously known as the Department for the Aging—for fiscal year 2025, which kicked off July […]
Photo: Thomas DiNapoli. Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com By Mariana Simoes, City Limits The Public Service Commission (PSC), the state agency that keeps utility companies in check, isn’t taking enough action to help New York meet its clean energy goals, a new audit carried out by the State Comptroller’s office found. The audit examined documents […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The Revised New American Bible (RNAB), the Revised Standard Version (Catholic Edition) (RSVCE), and the Jerusalem Bible (JB) are three significant translations of the Bible used widely within the Catholic tradition. Each offers unique perspectives on moral, ethical, and leadership principles. This analysis explores how the teachings and values presented in […]
New York Governor Kathy Hochul. Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com By Brian Figeroux, Esq. A pardon is an act of clemency granted by the Governor of New York State that can forgive a person for their felony or misdemeanor conviction. Pardons are significant as they can restore civil rights, alleviate the stigma of a […]
Photo: New York Attorney General Letitia James. Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com Marcus Wilcher Sentenced to Three to Nine Years in Prison for Stealing Five Homes and Illegally Profiting Over $1 Million NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the conviction and sentencing of Marcus Wilcher, the leader of a […]
By Marcus Baram | Documented This article was produced with ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network. In the lobby of its midtown Manhattan headquarters, Fedcap Rehabilitation Services has a large wall display that pays homage to its near 90-year history of leading “the fight for equity and opportunity” for the disabled community. The nonprofit is known in […]
Photo: Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud and Peruvian Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Peter Camino. Courtesy: Guyana Department of Public Information By Guyana Department of Public Information Guyana and Peru have pledged to increase cooperation in the areas of energy, food security and climate change. Recently, Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud met with the Peruvian Vice […]