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When I assumed the role of interim President of New York City Transit just over 100 days ago, I promised five million daily customers and 47,000 employees that I would be focused on two things: safety and service. For both to meaningfully improve, the system needs near-constant investment – and the 2025-2029 Capital Plan, released last week, delivers in a huge way for New Yorkers. Starting with new rolling stock. […]

On Sunday, distinguished Brooklyn lawyer Abayomi Ajaiyeoba Whint made her case for Civil Court judge in Kings County before congregants at Fenimore Street United Methodist Church on Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. “I am truly honored to be here today to fellowship with you,” said Whint in her address during the church’s Worship Service. “I want to start by sharing some powerful words from scripture that resonate deeply with me: ‘Do […]

One Brooklyn Health (OBH) ​will on Sunday, Oct. 13 host its annual OBH Gospel Fest in collaboration with Pastor Gil Monrose of Mt. Zion Church of God 7th Day and Brooklyn Center for Quality Life. Enid Dillard, OBH’s senior director of marketing and communications, told Caribbean Life on Monday that the event will be held in the Kahn Auditorium at the OBH Brookdale Medical Center campus, 535 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn, […]

Young Thug’s trial judge issued scathing remarks against the prosecution before handing down a ruling on the defense motion for[Read More...] The post Young Thug Trial Judge Ruled On Motion For Mistrial, Admonished Prosecutors appeared first on Urban Islandz.

Diddy’s current legal troubles have created quite a stir in the hip-hop space, and other celebrities may be on alert.[Read More...] The post Suge Knight Claims Dr. Dre, Jay-Z Privy To Diddy’s Alleged Crimes appeared first on Urban Islandz.

Dame Dash has stepped forward to share his feelings about Jay-Z being allegedly linked to Diddy misdeeds, saying if the[Read More...] The post Jay-Z Being Tied To Diddy Would Be A ‘Big Blow For Hip-Hop’, Dame Dash Says appeared first on Urban Islandz.

Grenada Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell on Saturday made resilience the core of his contribution to the United Nations General Assembly Debate, saying that he wanted to speak about the topic in the face of climate change, paths to economic resilience, and the role of education in ensuring both. In his address to the 79th Session of the General Assembly Debate, Mitchell, who is also the current chair of the Caribbean […]

R. Kelly’s daughter Buku Abi is speaking out while sharing new allegations against her father in an upcoming documentary, R.[Read More...] The post R. Kelly’s Daughter Gets Emotional While Sharing Devastating Allegations appeared first on Urban Islandz.