Caribbean Life News Headlines Archive for May 19, 2022

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News

Twyla Carter becomes first Black woman to head nation’s oldest, largest public defender

By Nelson A. King

Clarke introduces resolution on redlining

Politics

Clarke troubled by preliminary draft New York congressional map

By Nelson A. King

Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte-Hermelyn.

Haiti

City Council members call on Biden to proclaim May Haitian Heritage Month

By Nelson A. King

Dominica

CARICOM washes hands on Commonwealth race

By Bert Wilkinson

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Schneps Podcasts

A Deep Commitment to Racial Justice with Dr. Jocelynne Rainey, Ed.D, President & CEO, Brooklyn Foundation

More from Around NYC

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Congress Members demand Con Edison response to dielectric fluid leaks into Bronx River

Lawyers for Chanel Lewis filed a motion to vacate conviction in the killing of Howard Beach jogger Karina Vetrano saying he was the victim of “racial dragnet” by the NYPD.

Judge rejects motion to vacate conviction in 2016 murder of Karina Vetrano in Howard Beach: DA

Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaking at an event in a hard hat

MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Planned Protected Time Off Law expansion goes into effect, mayor vows to pursue businesses who don’t comply

Teacher and students at Deck the Halls

Deck the Halls of Valhalla brings the Middle Ages to Brooklyn