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Governor Kathy Hochul unveils Liberty Landing, a transformative project to convert the state-owned 100,000 square-foot former Bayview Correctional Facility in Manhattan into affordable housing for low-income residents and supportive housing for formerly incarcerated individuals reentering the community. The proposed project, a joint venture between Camber Property Group and Osborne Association, would invest over $108 million in West Chelsea and provide 124 permanently affordable housing units and on-site supportive services.

$500M investment to build, preserve affordable housing in NYC

By Nelson A. King

Bahamian artist, Julien 'Believe' Thompson performing at the South Jersey Caribbean Festival.

Music

South Jersey Caribbean Festival prez ‘overjoyed’ with ‘overwhelming attendance’

By Nelson A. King

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.

Politics

Brooklyn Dems chair welcomes Biden’s exit from presidential race, endorses Harris

By Nelson A. King

“With Your Voice” display by Juanli Carrión and Rodolfo Kusulas in Gowanus, Brooklyn.

Van Alen Institute unveils ‘With Your Voice’

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican reggae icon Buju Banton.

Music

Buju Banton, ‘The Overcomer’, announces first-ever UBS Arena Tour

By Nelson A. King

Jelan Weekes portrays "Trinidad.”

Carnival

Carnival Royal, formerly Antoine International, makes ‘A Visit To…’

By Nelson A. King

The late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.

Jamaica

Clarke ‘heartbroken’ over death of congressional colleague Sheila Jackson Lee

By Nelson A. King

From left, Tristan, Kelly, Kezia, and Nikita learn about the heroic actions of civil rights leaders at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.

Africa

Brownsville students on mission to homeland in Ghana

By Nelson A. King

Mayor Eric Adams.

Music

‘Rise Up NYC’ Summer Concert Series returns, features 18 world-class concerts across boroughs

By Nelson A. King

Jamaica Consul General to NY Alsion Wilson addresses the official launching of the Caribbean Diaspora United in honor of Caribbean-American Heritage Month at Russo's on the Bay in Howard Beach, Queens.

Jamaica

Jamaica Consulate in NY appeals for Hurricane Beryl disaster relief

By Nelson A. King

Unveiling of 'Justice P. Satterfield Way’ signage in Queens.

Queens

Street co-named to honor first female African-American elected judge

By Nelson A. King

Mayor Eric Adams speaking about the major investment in Brownsville Recreation Center.

Adams celebrates $160M investment in Brownsville Recreation Center, 62 parks to improve quality of life

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican-born singer Mr. Easy.

Music

‘Drive Me Crazy’ turns 22

By Nelson A. King

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson.

Music

Gibson kicks off Bronx Summer Concert Series

By Nelson A. King

Lady Da Flame.

Music

Lady Da Flame ‘Push’ EDM single

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican reggae recording artist Jemere Morgan.

Music

Jemere Morgan drops video for ‘Higher We Go’

By Nelson A. King

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