Brooklyn News – Caribbean Life

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

Caribbean

Caribbean candidates win Democratic Primary Elections in NYC

By Nelson A. King

Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries

Guyana

Jeffries to present posthumous award to Adriana Younge’s parents at Guyana Independence event

By Nelson A. King

BP Antonio Reynoso addresses a gathering at Borough Hall on Sept. 27.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Borough President Reynoso joins deed theft fight

By Nelson A. King

Eleven-year-old Guyanese school girl Adrianna Younge who was found dead in a pool at the Double Day Hotel in Guyana.

Guyana

Adrianna Younge to be honored posthumously at Guyana Independence Festivities in Brooklyn

By Nelson A. King

Elected officials, community leaders and residents participate in the 6th  Annual Haitian Cultural Day Parade on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

Haiti

Haitian Culture Day Parade ‘an uplifting highlight’: Bichotte Hermelyn

By Nelson A. King

Because Roots Event

Brooklyn Paper

‘Because, Roots’ brings Brooklyn voices together through storytelling, New York City subway map

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Brooklyn Paper

Op-ed | Viva il Papa! Memories of the people’s pope

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Brooklyn Paper

New Prospect Park sculpture ‘Monuments to Motherhood’ celebrates caregivers

BP Antonio Reynoso, third from left, with officials shortly after the launch of the recently announced new Advanced Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn College President Anderson, BP Reynoso launch NY’s first credit-bearing Perinatal Mental Health Certification Program

By Tangerine Clarke

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn DA, NYPD to offer $500 for handguns at Bed-Stuy gun buyback

By Nelson A. King

New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Brooklyn

AG James secures $6M judgment against unlicensed cannabis store in Brooklyn

By Nelson A. King

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Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn celebrates Black History Month with events honoring culture and history

Ronny Byas, co-owner of Byas & Leon, participates in a small business showcase in Brooklyn.

Haiti

Byas and Leon: Bed-Stuy Boutique blends sustainability, community, and Haitian culture

By Tracey Khan

Some of the recipients and organization members of BP Anthony Reynoso's Community Shower Fund.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Borough Prez reveals first six recipients of Community Baby Shower Fund

By Tangerine Clarke

Council Member Farah N. Louis addresses town hall in Brooklyn on City of Yes for Housing Opportunity in July 2024.

Brooklyn

Caribbean pols join Brooklyn Dems in honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

By Nelson A. King

Hercules sings "50 Years" on way to winning Golden Jubilee Independence Monarch last year.

Grenada

Hercules crowned Grenada-New York Independence Monarch for record seventh time

By Nelson A. King

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