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Council Member Mercedes Narcisse speaks at Sephardic Congregation of Mill Basin, Brooklyn.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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

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

Brooklyn

BP Reynoso redirects Borough Hall funding and resources

By Tangerine Clarke

Local elected officials gathered at Brooklyn Borough Hall on Sept. 27 to demand accountability from One Brooklyn Health after the longtime CEO was suddenly ousted.

Brooklyn

Healthcare workers, Brooklyn pols demand accountability after One Brooklyn Health CEO quietly ousted

By Jada Camille

New York City: New York City's Hispanic Day Parade marches up Fifth Avenue on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018. Thousands of Hispanic New Yorkers participated and viewed the colorful Cultural Parade in Midtown, Manhattan.

Brooklyn

Pride of the isthmus parade marks first of trio marking heritage

By Vinette K. Pryce

Senator Kevin Parker is pictured with helpers during his free shred day event in collaboration with AARP located at Georgetowne Shopping Center.

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Sen. Parker partners with AARP, Georgetown Shopping Center for shred day event

By Tangerine Clark

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Brooklyn Paper

‘The Caribbean story really is a universal story’: Fifth annual Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Festival begins Sept. 7

Group shot for the’ Carnival' section of Sesame Flyers Destination.

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Sesame Flyers Carnival reaches ‘Destination’ on 40th anniversary

By Nelson A. King

Ghanaian band Wazumbians jams "Happy Yo' Self" on Labor Day Caribbean Carnival spectacularly kick off.

Brooklyn

WIADCA boasts live TV broadcast, ‘esteemed’ Grand Marshals for New York Carnival Week 2023

By Nelson A. King

Senator Kevin Parker poses with students and parents after presenting them with backpacks at 16th Annual Back-to-School Harvest Fest, at Paerdegat Park, in the 21st Senate District, Brooklyn on Aug. 26, 2023.

Brooklyn

Sen. Kevin Parker distributes 1500 backpacks at 16th annual back-to-school harvest fest

By Tangerine Clarke

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