Caribbean Life News Headlines Archive for November 6, 2023

Book cover of “FIRSTBORN” The Life of Luis Fred Kennedy 1908-1982 as told by his son Fred W. Kennedy.

News

‘FIRSTBORN’ Kennedy honors century-old brand with Grace

By Vinette K. Pryce

Office of Cannabis Management testified in front of The New York State Subcommittee on cannabis at their first-ever public hearing. From left: Patrick McKeage, First Deputy Director; Chris Alexander, Executive Director; Damian Fagon, Chief Equity Officer.

Cannabis

Office of Cannabis Management testifies at first-ever State Senate Subcommittee hearing on cannabis

By Nelson A. King

This graphic portrays Gotharm Buds Radio with Mayor Eric Adams in foreground.

Business

Gotham Buds, Harlem’s first legal adult-use cannabis retail store, officially opens

By Nelson A. King

Ela Toney, fourth from left, receives bouquet of flowers from Pastor Robert McBarnett, right, with his wife to his right, and Zita Adams, third from right, flanked by members of the Toney Family.

St. Mattias Charities dedicates annual Prayer Breakfast posthumously to Vaughan Toney

By Nelson A. King

A forklift transports barrels inside a warehouse full of goods.

Jamaica

Shipping holiday barrels to Jamaica

By Consulate General of Jamaica, New York

Jamaica

Critics decry some very strange Jamaican foreign policy moves

By Bert Wilkinson

Book cover of “The Invisible Ache” by Courtney B. Vance and Dr. Robin L. Smith with Charisse Jones.

Food

The trauma you don’t even know you have

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Curry Lobster With Potato recipe.

Caribbean recipes

Curry Lobster With Potato

By Chris De La Rosa

Survivors, thrivers and supporters gathered for a photo-op after fellowship session at the 6th Annual Queens Cancer Walk Candlelight Vigil at the Radha Krishna Mandir in Queens, on Oct. 28.

Health

Queens Cancer Walk group honors victims during candlelight vigil at Radha Krishna Mandir in Queens

By Tangerine Clarke

The General Assembly adopts a Resolution on the "Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba“. The Resolution was adopted with 187 votes in favour, with 2 against (United States and Israel) and one abstention (Ukraine).

Cuba

General Assembly votes overwhelmingly against US Cuba embargo

By Nelson A. King

More from Around NYC

OneNYC Yasser Salem, moderator Dalourny Nemorin and the NY-15 candidates, Michael Blake and Jose Vega.

Michael Blake and Jose Vega debate housing, immigration and Israel in NY-15 race.

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Inside Broadway brings the theater magic directly to schools in Queens, across NYC

Yanery Cruz delivers remarks in observance of Transgender Day of Visibility in March of 2025.

City Council’s LGBTQIA+ Caucus hires executive director

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Joanne’s Trattoria: An Italian Feast with a side of glamour