Category Archives: Community News

North Miami Elections Head for Run-Offs

The City Clerk’s Office has received notification from the Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections that a recount will be necessary for the mayoral and District 4 seats. The close totals between the second-and-third-place finishers have triggered a recount under Florida Law. The recounts are scheduled to commence on Friday, November 8, 2024 at 3:00 pm. In […]

Scott Galvin Community Center: PAID IN FULL

This story has a happy ending. I’m incredibly proud to let you know that the city finalized the purchase of the Scott Galvin Community Center for $11.25 million on September 30, 2024. It is now fully and officially a city-owned facility. Located at 1600 NE 126 Street, the city originally retained use of the former Johnson & Wales University […]

My Statement on Bigoted Remarks about Immigrants “Eating Pets”

I owe so much of my success to South Florida’s Haitian-American and diaspora communities. They have given me the honor of not only repeatedly re-electing me, but also allowing me a front-row seat to thriving success in American democracy. So it’s hard to find the right words to express my absolute disgust at Mr. Trump’s […]

North Miami Foundation for Senior Citizens’ Services Expands Free Meal Delivery Services

Applications Now Open for Residents Aged 60+ in North Miami North Miami, August 27, 2024—The North Miami Foundation for Senior Citizens’ Services is pleased to announce the expansion of its free meal delivery service, a program designed to support senior residents. This service has provided daily nutritious meals, delivered directly to the homes of residents […]

Thank You, President Biden (& my thoughts on next steps for Democrats)

Thank you, Mr. President. This decision wasn’t easy, but it was the right one. It’s not fair that your service ends this way. Your administration has created new job growth nearly every month for four years. You’ve represented America with dignity. I can relate to politics that isn’t always “fair,” but the stakes are incredibly […]

Little Library locations Featuring West African Book Titles

Keystone Park: 13050 Ixora Ct, North Miami, FL 33181 Enchanted Forest Park: 1725 NE 135th St, North Miami, FL 33181 WJ Byran Elementary: 1201 NE 125th St, North Miami, FL 33161 North Miami Public Library: 835 NE 132nd St, North Miami, FL 33161 City Hall (In front of CPD Building) 700 NE 124th St, North […]