Brooklyn News – Page 11 of 171 – Caribbean Life

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso (left) with honorees.

Dominican Republic

Brooklynites celebrate Dominican heritage at Borough Hall

By Nelson A. King

Senator Kevin Parker with his "Hall of Fame Honoree" award.

Brooklyn

Sen. Kevin Parker accepts Hall of Fame title at ANS 8th annual ‘I Rise’ ceremony

By Tangerine Clarke

Protestors outside of the Brooklyn Defender Services office in Downtown Brooklyn during their lunchtime picket.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Defender Services employees protest stalled negotiations

By Ebony Prescod

New inductees with certificates, flanked by President Jean Joseph, second from right, and Lion Past District Gov. Trinidadian Jackie Phillips, right.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Canarsie Lions install new officers at gala ceremony

By Nelson A. King

Mayor Eric Adams, Parks Commissioner Donoghue, DOT Commissioner Rodriguez announce more than $40 million investment in safer, more vibrant Downtown Brooklyn.

Brooklyn

Adams announces over $40M investment in safer, more vibrant Downtown Brooklyn

By Nelson A. King

Brooklyn Borouagh Preiident Anthonio Reynoso addresses Maternal Health Expo.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Borough Prez hosts Maternal Health Expo

By Nelson A. King

Isra Gordon, owner of Mint Porch Café points to her sign to attract customers to her business, at the intersection of Flatbush (Dr. Roy Hastick Way) and Caton Avenue, Brooklyn.

Brooklyn

Vendors at Flatbush Central Caribbean Marketplace struggling to bounce back, ask for help

By Tangerine Clarke

Fe Noel posed with guests after making her opening remarks at the opening of her new business.

Grenada

Fe Noel’s homecoming with her brand’s store in Little Caribbean

By Ebony Prescod

From left, June Persaud Chairperson of Community Board 17 Commerce Committee, Guyanese born award-winning, singer, songwriter Courtney Noel who was presented with a citation from Assemblywoman Monique Chandler-Waterman, Assembly District 58, right, at a Caribbean Heritage Wine & Food presentation at J-Loft, on June 27.

Brooklyn

Community Board 17 Commerce Committee celebrates Caribbean Heritage Month at J-Loft

By Tangerine Clarke

Patrons at the opening of Fe Noel Little Caribbean store.

Brooklyn

Designer Fe Noel opens her brand’s first store in Little Caribbean

By Ebony Prescod

Nurses at New York’s Health + Hospitals protest working conditions.

Brooklyn

Public nurses protest working conditions, demand better pay

By Ebony Prescod

Decked out in traditional African wear, singer of the NYC Nayhabinghi ensemble paid tribute to the ancestors with moving renditions, at the 34th Annual Tribute to the Ancestors on the Coney Island boardwalk on June 10, 2023.

Africa

Heartwarming tribute to the ancestors at Coney Island

By Tangerine Clarke

IOUM community liaison Hyacinth-Robinson-Goldson, center, with the Jamaican Wayne A. Wiles (King) and Barbadian Betty Thorpe (Queen) and contestants.

Barbados

Jamaican, Barbadian crowned Mechanics Order Inaugural Juneteenth Monarchs

By Nelson A. King

A group photo at the end of the Dukler Rent Strike Rally for tenants of Rubin Dukler. Tenants from 1018 & 1074 Eastern Parkway and 1392 Sterling Place stand alongside members of Housing Organizers for People Empowerment (HOPE), people in the neighborhood, members of the Housing Justice for All coalition, staff from UHAB (Urban Homesteading Assistance Board) and Assemblywoman Latrice Walker.

Brooklyn

Crown Heights tenants rally against ‘dangerous living conditions’

By Nelson A. King

Assemblywoman Chandler-Waterman and NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams test the LinkNYC 988 crisis line.

Brooklyn

Chandler-Waterman, Williams and advocates rally for mental health awareness

By Nelson A. King

The Stukes sisters, Janessa, 16, left, and Jaydah, 17, perform liturgical dance to loud applause.

Guyana

Guyanese in Brooklyn hold all-white candlelight vigil for victims of massive fire

By Nelson A. King

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