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The Lawrence family of seven children whose story from homelessness to nursing school went viral, and caught the attention of People Magazine, and the Sherry Shepherd show, are pictured with their parents, and Assemblywoman Monique Chandler Waterman (left), after being presented with an award at the 2nd Annual AD 58 Community Awards ceremony at the Top Civic Center, in Brooklyn, on Dec. 3.

Brooklyn

Assemblywoman Waterman honors 30 at community awards ceremony

By Tangerine Clarke

From left: Rt. Hon. Errol G. Collins, Most Worshipful Grand Master, Sis. Jerrel Radix, Hon. Herald Saunders, District Grand Master – Ad Interim, Composite District Grand Lodge #2, Rt. Hon. Francisco Bethune, Sr., Executive Grand Tyler, Rt. Hon. Leighton Dingwall, Executive Grand Secretary, Rt. Hon. Neville S. Reid, Executive Grand Trustee, Det. Christopher Kenny, Sis. Hyacinth Robinson-Goldson, Community Liaison.

Brooklyn

Lighting up The Temple for Christmas

By Nelson A. King

Dale Charles, AKA Mrs. Clause is joined by her elves, and starry-eyed community kids after receiving gifts at the Bed-Stuy Winter Wonderland Christmas at the intersection of Fulton Street and Marcy Avenue.

Brooklyn

Bedford Stuyvesant Gateway BID opens fourth annual Winter Wonderland market

By Tangerine Clarke

Assemblywoman Monique Chandler-Waterman, second from left, with patrons outside I AM Caribbeing HQ.

Brooklyn

I AM Caribbeing, Little Caribbean NYC launch grand opening of official headquarters in Brooklyn

By Nelson A. King

Sen. Kevin Parker's Annual Turkey Giveaway in partnership with Vanderveer Park United Methodist Church, National Grid, and A Shared Dream Foundation, on Nov. 18, upheld the cherished tradition.

Brooklyn

Sen. Parker’s Annual Turkey Giveaway delights community in heartwarming tradition

By Tangerine Clarke

Brooklyn Council Member, Rita Joseph.

Brooklyn

Caribbean pols overwhelmingly re-elected in general elections

By Nelson A. King

It's a girl. Baby shower.

Brooklyn

Tribeca Pediatrics, East Brooklyn presents Baby Shower and Diaper Bank Program

By Staff

From left are volunteer Keylia Carter, Klein Dolcine, Michael Scanlon, and volunteer Quintasia Welch.

Brooklyn

Sen. Parker collaborates with MSK & NY Cancer & Blood Specialists for free mammogram event

By Tangerine Clarke

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.

St Vincent

Two honored at SVG 44th Independence Anniversary Ball

By Nelson A. King

A resident shows off her flu shot, next to Senator Kevin Parker who organized a two-day flu shot outreach on Oct. 20 & 21.

Brooklyn

Senator Parker hosts community flu shot outreach

By Tangerine Clarke

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

Dr. Jean Joseph, left, received citation from Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, flanked by MC Benjamin Pinczewski, Esq., right.

Brooklyn

Joseph Tax & Consulting Services, Inc. opens new office at Kings Plaza

By Nelson A. King

Mayor Eric Adams, fifth from right, with elected and other officials, break ground for new Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center in Brooklyn.

Brooklyn

Adams breaks ground on $141M Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center in East Flatbush

By Nelson A. King

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Brooklyn

Brooklyn’s Dorothy Providence breast cancer-free for 34 years

By Nelson A. King

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