Brooklyn News – Page 12 of 172 – Caribbean Life

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

Grenadian community stalwart, Cecily Mason addresses the reception.

Grenada

Grenadians hold Appreciation Party for community stalwart Cecily Mason

By Nelson A.King

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso sixth from left, with honorees during a Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration at Borough Hall.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Boro Prez Antonio Reynoso hosts Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration

By Tangerine Clarke

President Dr. Jean Joseph, third from right, front row, with fellow Lions and elected officials at the Canarsie Cemetery for the laying of a wreath to honor America's fallen heroes.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Canarsie Lions hold Annual Memorial Day Parade

By Nelson A. King

Sen. Roxanne J. Persaud (left) presents Brooklyn’s Lucina Clarke with the NYS Senate Woman of Distinction Award.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn’s Lucina Clarke receives NYS Senate Woman of Distinction Award

By Nelson A. King

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Brooklyn Paper

South Brooklyn Health officials cut ribbon on new Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospital, opening to patients May 7

Grenada

Spicemas comes to NYC

By Nelson A. King

The scaffolding surrounding the Brooklyn Supreme Court building on Adams Street has been standing for nearly 16 years as the building awaits long-needed façade repairs.

Brooklyn

Pricey scaffolding around Brooklyn Supreme Court house turns 16 as facade awaits repairs

By Kirstyn Brendlen

David Alexis speaks at a protest against Sen. Kevin Parker.

Brooklyn

Protesters slam Parker for allegedly opposing tenant protections, weakening climate standards

By Nelson A. King

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