Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day was declared a federal holiday and day off for federal workers on June 19, 2021 under the administration of President Joe Biden – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that City Hall and other municipal buildings will be lit in the Pan-African flag colors of red, black, and green…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) to enlist a variety of vendors for the “Asylee Flex” program, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce costs in managing the asylum seeker crisis. The RFP seeks to ensure continuity and cost-effectiveness by diversifying vendors and requiring detailed action plans, budget proposals,…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of Johnny Celestin as the executive director of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Nonprofit Services. Celestin will oversee the office’s efforts to engage and communicate critical information to nonprofits, develop and deliver capacity-building programs to support nonprofits to contract with the city more…
President Biden Announces New Actions to Keep Families Together President Biden has announced new actions to support family unity and improve the immigration system, focusing on keeping families together and expanding lawful pathways for immigrants. These measures include allowing noncitizen spouses and children of U.S. citizens to apply for permanent residence without leaving the country and easing…
Mayor Eric Adams praised President Biden’s executive order expanding work authorization for long-time undocumented immigrants, highlighting its economic benefits and the positive impact on communities. Adams emphasized the need for comprehensive immigration reform and continued support for the many migrants and asylum seekers in New York City. Order Allows Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens Who…
On Friday, June 14th, 2024, an off-duty NYPD officer was carjacked at gunpoint by two armed suspects believed to be Venezuelan migrants in Harlem, New York City. The incident occurred around 11:30 PM when the suspects approached the officer while he was seated in his personal 2020 BMW at West 146th Street and Bradhurst Avenue.[1][2][3][4]…
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