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U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke.

Caribbean-American politicians hail Trump’s conviction

By Nelson A. King

Mayor Eric Adams, next to First Deputy Commissioner Tania Kinsella, addresses a large audience at Guyana's 58th Independence Anniversary at Bowling Green, NYC, on May 24.

Guyana

Mayor Adams calls New York the Georgetown of America

By Tangerine Clarke

The Honor Guard at the Memorial Day Parade in Canarsie.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Canarsie Lions host Memorial Day wreath-laying, parade tribute

By Nelson A. King

NY City Councilman, Shaun Abreu (fourth from left ) standing with family members of the late Judge Hubert T. Delany.

Bronx

Street co-named for Judge Hubert Delany

By Dawn Plummer

The Haitian-American Legislative Delegation, from left: Kimberly Jean-Pierre, Michaelle C. Solages, Clyde Vanel, Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, and Phara Souffrant Forrest.

Haiti

Haitian community groups in NY get $1.6M aid

By Nelson A. King

A colorfully dressed group of nationals, family and friends, pose with Ambassadors Michael E. Brotherson, and Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett, Don Clavin, Trudy King, Leroy Beresford, Metro Plus Health, Clariona D. Griffith, Bibi Alli, Sherry Williams, staff of the Consulate, Mission, and others.

Guyana

Hempstead Town Board celebrates Guyanese heritage at 58th Independence Anniversary flag raising ceremony

By Tangerine Clarke

Immigrant advocates rally for pro-immigrant NYC budget and legislation.

Immigrant advocates rally for pro-immigrant NYC budget, legislation

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican born Naeemah Senghor preparing to distribute food to the needy.

Jamaica

Bringing fresh food to the vulnerable: One woman’s act of kindness

By Milette Millington

Mayor Eric Adams.

Guyana

Mayor Adams to attend Guyana’s 58th Independence Flag Raising Ceremony at Bowling Green

By Tangerine Clarke

Jamaica Progressive League President, Sadie Campbell.

Queens

Bronx dedicates plaque to memorialize Covid-19 victims

By Vinette K. Pryce

Pastor the Rev. Roger Jackson delivers sermon on ‘Mothers like no others.’

Brooklyn

‘Mothers like no others’: Pastor Roger Jackson

By Nelson A. King

The New York For All coalition, elected officials, community members, and allies rally on Tuesday at the Million Dollar Staircase.

Immigrant advocates rally for New York For All Act to keep families, communities safe

By Nelson A. King

Council Member Mercedes Narcisse (Center) with her children.

Brooklyn

Caribbean pols pay special tribute to mothers

By Nelson A. King

Cat Coore (left) and Luciano performing at the gala.

Jamaica

Adams declares Issa Trust Foundation Day in NYC

By Nelson A. King

Male dancer of the Kofago Dance Ensemble during the 2022 Queensboro Dance Festival.

Dance

Queensboro Dance Festival returns with 30 free dance performances, new partnership

By Tangerine Clarke

Mayor Eric Adams.

Cannabis

Adams launches ‘Operation Padlock’ to shut down unlicensed smoke, cannabis shops

By Nelson A. King

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