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By the time Zohran Mamdani stepped into the vast, silent chamber of the Old City Hall subway station just after midnight on January 1, 2026, New York had already signaled its intention to turn a page. Outside, Times Square hummed with revelers celebrating the New Year. Below ground, amid the echoing Beaux-Arts arches and the lingering smell of dust and cold stone, history was being made. It was here, in a decommissioned subway station that had not seen regular service since

Lamparski/Getty Images At precisely 11:59 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, the iconic Times Square ball descended from atop One Times Square, illuminating a crisp winter night and heralding the arrival of 2026. Crowds filling the crossroads of Midtown Manhattan erupted in cheers, their breath visible in the cold but spirits undampened by the chill—a testament to the enduring allure of one of the world’s most watched New Year’s celebrations. This year’s festivities featured the Constel

Washington, D.C. — Dozens of Tanzanians from across the United States gathered this weekend outside the Tanzanian Embassy in Washington, D.C., staging a solemn vigil for civilians killed during the country’s post-election unrest, a political crisis whose full toll has yet to be counted and whose shockwaves are now rippling well beyond Tanzania’s borders. Drawn by grief, anger, and a sense of obligation, members of the diaspora stood shoulder to shoulder beneath the embassy’

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Thursday approved a five-year, $2.5-billion health cooperation pact with Kenya — the inaugural deal in what officials say will be a broad rollout of similarly structured agreements with countries viewed as strategically aligned with the president’s foreign policy priorities. Kenyan President William Ruto and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed the agreement, which replaces the long-standing collection of health programs historic

Manhattan (GAB) - New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont joined dozens of striking Starbucks union workers on the picket line in Gowanus on Dec. 1, urging the company to resume negotiations and agree to a fair contract. The workers have been on an open-ended unfair labor practice strike since Nov. 13—now the longest ULP strike in the company’s history. The action, known as the “Red Cup Rebellion,” grew even larger on Black Friday, Nov

On a breezy, brisk Thanksgiving morning, Manhattan came alive once again with the spectacle of the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. From Central Park West to Herald Square, giant helium balloons bobbed between skyscrapers, marching bands beat drumlines down Sixth Avenue, and thousands bundled up against the cold to witness a city tradition that, this year, felt both triumphant and tender. By 8:30 a.m., the first whistles pierced the crisp air. Families, tourists, and l

As we step into 2024, the African continent is poised for significant economic growth, presenting a wealth of opportunities for investors and entrepreneurs alike. With a diverse range of markets showing promise, understanding where to focus your attention can be the key to success. This blog post will explore some of the most promising emerging markets in Africa, highlighting their unique strengths and potential for growth. Aerial view showcasing the blend of urban developmen