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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

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

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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

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

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New York City Mayor, Eric Adams.

Adams marks 11th Anniversary of Superstorm Sandy

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Council Member Mercedes Narcisse speaks at Sephardic Congregation of Mill Basin, Brooklyn.

Brooklyn

Narcisse ‘deeply saddened by devastating loss of life’ on both sides in Israeli-Hamas war

By Nelson A. King

Councilwoman Mercedes Narcisse with firefighters and family members of Steven Pollard during the unveiling and co-naming of a street in his honor.

Haiti

Narcisse unveils street co-naming in honor of fallen Firefighter Steven Pollard

By Nelson A. King

Celia Bramble, center, receives award from COSAGO President Crispin Friday, to her right, flanked by Consul General Rondy "Luta" McIntosh, second from right, and Bramble's family members.

Two honored at SVG 44th Independence Anniversary Ball

By Nelson A. King

The Apostolic Voices ministers in song at the Fenimore Street United Methodist Church in Brooklyn.

Music

GOSPEL FEAST

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"Born in Suriname (Work)" cover art.

Music

Samora’s new single ‘Born in Suriname (Work)’

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WILEMSTAD, CURAÇAO. OCT. 29: Taisha Hansen #11 celebrates her goal with Kadisha Martina #10 of Curacao during the League C Group D match between Curacao vs Anguilla in the Concacaf Road to Gold Cup held at the Stadion Rignaal Jean Francisca, Wilemstad, Curazao.

Sports

NEW GROUP LEADER

By Nelson A. King

BASSENTERRE, HAITI, OCT. 30. Haiti team celebrating during the match between Haiti and Saint Kitts and Nevis as part of the 2023 Concacaf Road to Gold Cup Women's at SKNFA TECHNICAL CENTRE Stadium in Bassenterre, Haiti..

Sports

Haiti attack flexes scoring muscles again vs. St. Kitts

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Brooklyn artist Reba Joyce Ashton-Crawford.

Music

Pre-eminent Brooklyn artist Reba Joyce Ashton-Crawford succumbs to cancer at 66

By Nelson A. King

COSAGO President Crispin Friday and Vice President Laverne McDowald-Thompson in front pew.

Vincentians begin 44th independence anniversary celebrations

By Nelson A. King

Councilmember Mercedes Narcisse, third from left, presents certificates to two Lions, flanked by Brooklyn Canarsie Lions President Jean Joseph, left, in July.

Haiti

Narcisse champions equity, community development in re-election campaign

By Nelson A. King

Young adults and alumni of Fenimore Street United Methodist Church.

News

Fenimore Street church celebrates 134th anniversary

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