Caribbean Life News Headlines Archive for August 23, 2024

Many colorful school supplies and backpack arranged on blue background

AMNY

Here’s where to get free backpacks in NYC before first day of school Sept. 5

A test tube labelled "Mpox virus positive" is held in this illustration taken August 20, 2024.

Health

CARICOM appeals for vigilance over mpox outbreak

By Bert Wilkinson

Shelley Worrell, second from left, and Jan Luk Stanislas, right, with, left to right, Oliver Luke, Shi Stupart and Kiola George.

Carnival

I am CaribBeing ‘Sailing Di Parkway’

By Nelson A. King

Brian Nicholas, at back, provides advice to Blacklove Steel Orchestra pannists, while members practice at the Pan Yard on East 34th Street in Brooklyn.

Carnival

Trinidadian pannist Brian Nicholas shares Blacklove Steel Orchestra

By Nelson A. King

Group of diverse young students standing together in classroom

AMNY

What NYC public school parents need to know for the new school year

More from Around NYC

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Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark and NYPD Commissioner Tisch announce takedown of major Bronx auto theft ring

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and State Sen. Mike Gianaris take sledger hammers to a wall at the site of Mount Sinai Queens' new ICU. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud.

Mount Sinai Queens hosts wall-shattering ceremony for new ICU facility in Astoria

housing where new yorkers live

Over 5,000 families in jeopardy: New data shows where New Yorkers most at risk of losing their COVID-era rental assistance live

eggs in grocery store amid higher prices

Op-ed | Mamdani should work with, not compete against, the retail food industry to boost affordability