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Reggae artist Tarrus Riley.

Jamaica

Tarrus Riley to salute Jimmy Riley and Cocoa Tea at Reggae Sumfest 2025

By Nelson A. King

Nailah Blackman, fourth from left, receives award from New York State Caribbean-American Delegation: From left , Assembly Member Latrice Walker, Assembly Member Chantel Jackson, Senator Siela Bynoe (with proclamation), Assembly Member Jaime Williams, Assembly Member Monique Chandler-Waterman and Senator Roxanne Persaud.

Music

Caribbean-American Delegation, NYS Black Legislative Task Force honor Soca star Nailah Blackman

By Nelson A. King

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, center, leads Juneteenth Celebration in the Bronx.

Bronx

Gibson hosts Juneteenth ceremony honoring freedom, resilience, and liberation

By Nelson A. King

Yvonne Peters makes grand entrance at her retirement party.

Pageant founder Yvonne Peters retires from Transit, reflects on remarkable journey

By Nelson A. King

New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Laurie Cumbo gives remarks.

Louis hosts 5th Annual Central Brooklyn Juneteenth and Teen Expo

By Nelson A. King

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams addresses Town Hall meeting of Caribbean-American Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke in Brooklyn on Monday, June 16, 2025.

Brooklyn

Caribbean candidates win Democratic Primary Elections in NYC

By Nelson A. King

Dancehall superstar Konshens (left) teams up with Kemar Highcon in "Volcano.”

Music

Konshens drops ‘Pool Party’ on Friday

By Nelson A. King

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, (back row, fifth from left) with honorees and family members.

Grenada

Bronx celebrates Caribbean Heritage Month with honors for Caribbean Life and local trailblazers

By Nelson A. King

Rickford Burke, president of the Brooklyn-based Caribbean Guyana Institute for Democracy (CGID).

Guyana

Victory for free speech: Libel case against Guyanese-born activist dismissed

By Nelson A. King

Andrew and Jean Morris owners of Sam's Caribbean Marketplace in West Hempstead, Nassau County, Long Island.

Business

Sam’s Caribbean Marketplace: A Long Island legacy born from $50 and a dream

By Nelson A. King

New York State Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte-Hermelyn.

News

Brooklyn Dems choose Cuomo for mayor, Levine, and Parker for NYC comptroller

By Nelson A. King

Bounty Killer performing at the Love and Harmony 2025 concert.

News

Vybz Kartel, Bounty Killer, Buju Banton and Mavado to link up with ‘You Remind Me’

By Nelson A. King

Governor Kathy Hochul (sixth from left) and other officals celebrate the completion of $45 million NYS Regional Food Hub in the Bronx on June 17, 2025. Hunts Point-Based Food Hub will improve access to healthy foods for underserved populations. Facility will increase food distribution by 600 %, creating 200 new jobs and will connect upstate farms to downstate markets.

Bronx

Hochul celebrates completion of $45M food hub in the Bronx

By Nelson A. King

Pastor Rev. Roger Jackson, second from right, front, with fathers at reception after Father's Day Service.

News

Pastor Roger Jackson pays tribute to ‘The Heart of a Father’

By Nelson A. King

New York City Comptroller and Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander being arrested by ICE agents at the 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan on June 17, 2025.

ICE sparks firestorm with arrest of NYC Comptroller and mayoral candidate

By Nelson A. King

U.S. Representative Yvette D. Clarke addresses the town hall meeting at the George W. Wingate High School Auditorium on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn, on Monday, June 16, 2025.

News

Clarke accuses Trump of unleashing nationwide ‘terror and chaos’

By Nelson A. King

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