NYPD clears Bronx drug market After an open-air drug market on Melrose Avenue in the Bronx sparked outrage from residents and lawmakers, the NYPD stepped in to clean up the area.But while the block is now clear, many drug users have simply relocated nearby. FOX 5 NY’s Arthur Chi’en has the story. An “open-air drug market” on Melrose Avenue in the Bronx that drew outrage from lawmakers and residents earlier this month has seen significant change after a NYPD crackdown. On September 14, FOX 5 visited a block of Melrose Avenue north of East 149th Street that was lined with…
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As the project moves forward to a new phase, Dominica could observe the completion of its first geothermal power plant by December 2025. Recently, the Indian company Kalpataru Projects International Development Company inked a contract of US$38.9 million with Dominica Geothermal Development Company Ltd. Dr Vince Henderson, the energy minister, clarified: “This company will be building 10 km of transmission line with substations commencing from Laudat into Fond Cole. That milestone makes us quite happy. The company has begun organising, and very soon, we will see actual activity on the ground so that the building can commence within the next…
Itana (http://apo-opa.co/4dnuip1), Nigeria’s first licensed digital economic zone management company, and Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, have agreed to jointly develop the first digital economic zone in Africa designed for global and Pan-African technology, finance and service-based businesses to operate and scale with ease across Africa, unlocking the continent’s digital economy. The formalisation of this partnership took place yesterday in front of global government and business leaders, at the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI), on the sidelines of the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The Itana Digital Economic Zone in…
Lolli Native Announces Forthcoming Single “Bekumnandi” Featuring Yanga Chief After Departing Emtee Records. Lolli Native has announced the forthcoming release of his latest single, “Bekumnandi,” featuring the talented Yanga Chief. This exciting track comes on the heels of Lolli Native’s recent departure from Emtee Records, marking a new chapter in his music career. Lolli Native Announces New Single “Bekumnandi” Featuring Yanga Chief After Departing Emtee Records “Bekumnandi,” which translates to “It’s Nice” in English is poised to showcase Lolli Native‘s signature sound and lyrical prowess, complemented by Yanga Chief’s distinctive style. The collaboration is expected to resonate with fans and…
The Baltimore Ravens (1-2) are hosting the Buffalo Bills (3-0) in Week 4. It’s a battle between two teams who both expect to make another postseason run this season.Here are three Ravens players who could impact the game the most.Running back Derrick HenryHenry is coming off his best game yet after rushing for 151 yards and two touchdowns against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 3.However, the Bills will prove to be much more difficult to run the ball against, as they’ve allowed 118.3 rushing yards per game through the first three weeks. That won’t change Baltimore’s game plan of running…
Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis enters the record books with a century in the second Test against New Zealand in Galle.Sri Lankan middle-order batsman Kamindu Mendis stormed into the record books in Galle on Friday when he became just the fourth cricketer to make 1,000 runs inside 13 Test innings. The 25-year-old has played just eight Test matches since his debut two years ago, at the same venue against Australia, but has quickly made a name for himself as a key performer. Six of those matches have been played since March, when he scored his first five-day ton against Bangladesh. His…
Maggie Smith, the masterful, scene-stealing actor who won an Oscar for “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” in 1969 and gained new fans in the 21st century as the dowager Countess of Grantham in “Downton Abbey” and Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter films, died Friday. She was 89. Smith’s sons, Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens, said in a statement that Smith died early Friday in a London hospital. “She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother,” they said in a statement issued through publicist Clair Dobbs.…
Miit Pandoliker Interview with Miit PandolikerCEO AND CO-FOUNDER, LUANO FOOD COMPANY Lives in: Lusaka, Zambia Zambia-based Luano Food Company, which specialises in honey and is now diversifying into avocado processing, recently received investment from venture capital firm wCap. We spoke with Miit Pandoliker, co-founder and CEO, about his entry into the honey industry, the company’s growth opportunities, and the challenges of operating in the agribusiness sector. Below are slightly edited excerpts. 1. What were you doing before starting Luano? Before starting Luano, I owned a logistics company, which is still in operation. I discovered the honey business while transporting fertiliser…
K.O Reflects On Five Years Since “PTY UNLTD” Album Release. Renowned South African rapper K.O recently took to social media to commemorate the fifth anniversary of his groundbreaking album, PTYUNLTD. K.O Reflects On Five Years Since “PTY UNLTD” Album Release In a heartfelt post, he expressed gratitude for the journey the album has facilitated, noting how it has played a significant role in helping him rediscover his essence as an artist and an individual. “Crazy how time flies, already been 5 whole years since #ptyunltd came out Thank you for helping me rediscover the essence of self, haven’t looked back…
The UCLA baseball team has been locked out of its own stadium due to an order issued by a federal judge.According to Doug Smith of the Los Angeles Times, U.S. District Judge David O. Carter ruled after an 11-hour hearing on Wednesday that UCLA will be barred from accessing Jackie Robinson Stadium and the adjacent practice field until further notice. UCLA leases the 10-acre facility from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and the court has ruled that the lease is illegal at this time because the use of the property is not predominantly to service veterans.A class-action lawsuit that…