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On Tuesday, June 18, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the completion of the New York State Regional Food Hub, a $45 million cold-storage facility that will transform food access across New York. Hochul said the first-of-its-kind 60,000-square-foot facility, operated by GrowNYC in the Hunts Point neighborhood of the Bronx, will enable a 600 % increase in locally sourced food distribution—from approximately 3 million pounds to 20 million pounds annually by 2034—while […]

In devoting his sermon exclusively on fathers, the Rev. Roger Jackson, pastor of Fenimore Street United Methodist Church (FSUMC), at the corner of Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn, on Sunday, June 18, Father’s Day, preached that when God’s divine presence is with fathers whose hearts are attuned and in sync with His will, the entire household will be protected. Using Gen. 35: 1-5, as the text, with the topic, “The Heart […]

New York is America’s biggest city and desperately needs the leadership of someone with the experience and competence to manage a complex organization. Plain and simple, New York City needs a leader who can get things done, who will improve our quality of life, and who will most effectively manage a multi-billion-dollar budget. The current Democratic primary has seen an influx of candidates vying to run this city, but only […]

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo is still the frontrunner in the June 24 Democratic primary to replace Mayor Eric Adams amid early voting and with Election Day fast approaching. Cuomo, who is seeking a political revival after stepping down in 2021 following nearly a dozen sexual misconduct allegations that he denies, has dominated the packed Democratic primary field since entering the race on March 1. But he is facing a serious […]

In a surprise and shocking announcement that has left the cricketing world in disbelief, West Indies star T20 batsman Nicholas Pooran announced his retirement from international cricket. What was described as a difficult decision, the 29-year-old, Trinidad and Tobago-born batter shared the news in a heartfelt statement. "After much thought and reflection, I've decided to announce my retirement from international cricket. "This game we love has given and will continue […]

Minister of Health Mike Darville has told parliament that the Bahamian government has dropped a political foreign policy bombshell. The government plans to scrap the current medical brigade program with the Cuban government and instead hire personnel directly. Driven by mounting pressure from the Trump administration to abandon the decades-old practices by Caribbean governments to allow the US-sanctioned Cuban government to receive a portion of their earnings, the minister says […]

With early voting already underway and Primary Day approaching on Tuesday, June 24, New Yorkers have an important opportunity to shape the city’s future by casting their ballots in critical local races. Here’s what voters need to know before heading to the polls. Who can vote? New York is a closed primary state, meaning only voters registered with a political party can vote in that party’s primary. To check your […]