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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in Lar Lubovitch’s Many Angels.

Jamaica

Ailey II’s world tour includes Jamaica

By Nelson A. King

Sydnéi SmithJordan and her collector Whoopi Goldberg.

Acclaimed artist Sydnéi SmithJordan celebrates with new mural

By Nelson A. King

Brooklyn artist Tara center, surrounded by family members at her art series honoring women, during a display at a Sept. 13 Black Art Matters Pop-Up tour at Waverly Street art space in Brooklyn.

Brooklyn artist unveils collection at Black Art Matters pop-up tour, inspired by family, nature, ancestors

By Tangerine Clarke

Shoshanna Weinberger, who was born in Kingston, Jamaica and raised in Montclair, NJ, now lives in Newark, NJ.

Jamaica

Caribbean American artist brings fresh vision to NYC Gallery exhibition

By Milette Millington

Ozzie Stewart, founder of Beyond The Call 24 7, Inc.

Caribbean nonprofit hosts epic artwork on Friday to help heal abuse

By Nelson A. King

The cast of “The Child” with Aminiqué Kirnon, a Canarsie, Brooklyn educator.

‘The Child’ premieres at Kent Theatre in Brooklyn

By Nelson A. King

Uncutt Art - “Nature's Gift.”

‘The Forgotten MasterPeace,’ art exhibition on display through Sept. 30

By Tangerine Clarke

Jose Francisco Avila.

Garifuna Coalition chair dives into ‘The Drama of King Shotaway’

By Nelson A. King

From left, Moderator Madeleine McGirk Rutherford, with panelists Hōkū Pavao, Mariana Rosa and Nisha Sajnani, on stage during the “Art & Health Panel: Exploring the Power of the Arts in Health - A Global Perspective,” held at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts on July 11, 2025.

Lincoln Center hosts Art and Health Panel as part of Summer Series

By Milette Millington

From left, Jonathan Pierre Lafleur, executive director and co-founder, Franck Henry Godefroy, creative director and co-founder and Mc Alexander Ciceron, creative director and lead curator.

Atelier Artist launches inclusive residency for Brooklyn creatives

By Orlande Fleury

Visitors explore mixed-media installations during the Indo-Caribbean Arts Exhibition in the Bronx, part of the Oyate Group’s Caribbean Arts Series, which spotlights cultural identity and expression.

Bronx Arts Initiative showcases Indo-Caribbean Culture, powered by Oyate Group

By Tracey Khan

Braata Folk Singers perform in September 2022 during the Guyana Cultural Association's Folk Festival at the Old Boys & Girls High School Grounds in Brooklyn.

Braata returns to Off-Broadway with ‘Unplugged – A Caribbean Choral Experience’

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican-born playwright, actor, producer and director David Heron.

Jamaican-born playwright celebrates 25th anniversary of his life-changing play

By Milette Millington

Brooklyn Arts Ambassador Colm Dillane of KidSuper.

Brooklyn Borough Prez names Colm Dillane of KidSuper as inaugural ‘Brooklyn Arts Ambassador’

By Nelson A. King

Jasmine Amy Rogers (Betty Boop) and Company.

In ‘Boop’ Black Betty Colors The Great White Way

By Vinette K. Pryce

Haitian designer Michel Chataigne, with Rita C. Joseph, New York City Council Member for the 40th district, a Haitian American politician and educator.

Haiti

Michel Chataigne’s Exhibition Opening Reception: A glorious celebration of Haitian culture, fashion, and beauty

By Orlande Fleury

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces historic $31 million penalty against Bronx landlords Karan Singh and Rajmattie Persaud, who operate Robert Fulton Terrace and Fordham Towers in the Bronx.

Mayor Mamdani, HPD announce historic $31M penalty against Bronx landlords over long-running building neglect

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Halletts Point becomes first LEED Platinum certified development in Astoria

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