ONGOING CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES Monday, October 22, through Friday, October 27, 2023 Performing concrete, signal work and paving along West Dixie Highway and along NE 125 Street Continuing work at the Five Points Park Signalization work on West Dixie Highway and NE 125 Street; and along NE 123 Street and West Dixie Highway Installing […]
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Oct
Oct
It only costs me about $5 per month to subscribe to the digital version of the New York Times. I’m a big supporter of print journalism, I still get the Miami Herald daily, seven days a week. Every morning, I have a cup of coffee while I peruse a wide variety of information. But I subscribe to […]
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Oct
Oct
Only Miami-Dade County has the ability to authorize the installation of traffic-calming devices like speed humps and roundabouts. I often get complaints about cars speeding in our neighborhoods. Many residents, as a result, want to see the installation of such impediments. But everyone gets frustrated when I tell them no cities, including Miami Shores and […]
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Oct
Oct
Average daily water levels are rising along with the oceans. As a result, high tides are reaching higher and extending further inland than in the past. King Tides preview how sea level rise will affect coastal communities. As time goes by, the water level reached now during a King Tide will be the water level […]
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Oct
Oct
The city of North Miami takes seriously the safety of our community. With the war in Israel getting worse, city leaders are working with the Miami-Dade Office Of Emergency Management (OEM) around the clock. Additionally, our Police Chief, Cherise Gause, participated in a statewide call with The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). The following […]
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Oct
Oct
I’ve sat on the AIDS Healthcare Foundation Board of Directors for several years. In fact, we have clinics in the West African nations of Sierra Leone and Nigeria, two countries I visited. Though I didn’t have the chance to visit those clinics, here’s an AHF podcast that talks about our work combating HIV in Sub-Saharan […]
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Oct
Oct
Once upon a time, in the depths of human history, a silent enemy emerged. It crept from the shadows, infiltrating communities, and leaving devastation in its wake. This enemy had no face, no discernible form, but its impact was felt far and wide. This was the beginning of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, a chapter that forever […]
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Oct
Oct
Building on my recent trip oversees, I’m excited to announce my year-long series of events: Celebrating West Africa! Some events will be in-person. Others online. Among the topics: Doing Business, Art Shows, West African authors, medicine, the environment, and…my favorite…food & beer. Our guests will include merchants and officials both local & from the motherland. […]
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Oct
Oct
Curl up with a spooky tale & celebrate Halloween! All of our Little Libraries have been stocked with ghostly titles and you can get one for FREE! Take a book, leave a book. Scan the QR code for locations or visit https://www.northmiamifl.gov/1246/Coxies-Army-Haunted-Book-Hideaway This is a project I initiated to celebrate my favorite holiday, encourage reading, and promote our […]
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Sep
Sep
ONGOING CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES Sunday, October 1 through Friday, October 6, 2023 Performing concrete, signal work and paving along West Dixie Highway and along NE 125 Street Continuing work at the Five Points Park Signalization work on West Dixie Highway and NE 125 Street; and along NE 123 Street and West Dixie Highway Installing sidewalk throughout the […]