Manhattan News – Caribbean Life

Residents set out compost bins for collection under New York City’s expanded sanitation program.

Bronx

‘Trash Chaos’: New Yorkers frustrated by rollout of City’s new composting rules

By Tracey Khan

Jamaica Consul General to NY Alsion Wilson addresses the official launching of the Caribbean Diaspora United in June 2024 in honor of Caribbean-American Heritage Month at Russo's on the Bay in Howard Beach, Queens.

Jamaica

Jamaica Consulate NY announces independence anniversary celebrations

By Nelson A. King

Consul General Ambassador Michael E. Brotherson, Bharati Kemraj (with Mayor's office Citation) Mayor Eric L. Adams, Manuel Castro, Richard David, First Deputy Commissioner Tania Kinsella, Sookranie Dhanpat, NYPD Officer, and Marcia Martinez, pictured with the Guyana Gateway in Brooklyn & Little Guyana in Queens and the Bronx immigrant poster, in honor of the country's 59th Independence Anniversary, flag raising on May 23.

Guyana

Mayor Eric L. Adams presents Guyana with Proclamation in honor of the nation’s 59th Anniversary of Independence at a flag-raising ceremony in Manhattan

By Tangerine Clarke

Supervisor Don Clavin, Hempstead Town Board, left, Consul General of Guyana to New York, Michael E. Brotherson, Permanent Representative to the UN, Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett, during an Independence flag raising ceremony last year.

Guyana

Guyana Consulate celebrates Republic Anniversary with Times Square video and Poughkeepsie Bridge lighting

By Tangerine Clarke

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Caribbean

Harlem Village shines spotlight on African-American heritage

By Vinette K. Pryce

BMCC President Dr. Anthony E. Munroe, left, signs agreement with Prof. Colin Gyles, CD, UCC president, flanked by officials

Jamaica

BMCC, UCC sign agreement for ‘knowledge exchange, cultural enhancement’

By Nelson A. King

Wyclef Jean performing at the Annual Haitian Day Parade with elected officials, advocates and members of the community.

Haiti

Wyclef Jean headlines star-studded Second Annual Haitian Day Parade NYC

By Nelson A. King

Far Rockaway, Queens native Gary Hilliard annually attends AADP in Harlem. Last year was no different, here he is joined by senior from the Bronx, Vena Baker.

Africa

Harlem bids farewell to summer with weekend last lap street fest

By Vinette K. Pryce

Historic ‘Pan in Times Square’ commemorates inaugural World Steelpan Day

By Nelson A. King

Bill Perkins

Williams, Adrienne Adams pay tribute to Bill Perkins

By Nelson A. King

‘STORMY’ SEAS FOR TRUMP AS HE IS INDICTED

By Nelson A. King

Illegal marijuana seller in Bronx

AMNY

Potful of trouble: NYC stores skirting marijuana licensing rules, prompting legal confusion and safety concerns

Two children pack a box with canned goods, pasta, and other food items, representing a donation or food bank activity.

New York Family

Food Banks and Food Pantry Resources in NYC as SNAP Emergency Allotment Benefits End

Brooklyn

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