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The Mamdani administration unveiled five custom-wrapped NYC Ferry vessels that celebrate the identity of each borough and will remain in service through the end of summer.

Mamdani unveils new ferry designs, announces additional service ahead of FIFA World Cup

By Tangerine Clarke

Drumming Circle during a rousing tribute to the ancestors at the 30th Annual Tribute to Our Ancestors of the Middle Passage.

Brooklyn

Drummers needed to pay ‘Tribute to the Ancestors’

By Vinette K. Pryce

James Sanders Jr., Lisa George, Latoya LeGrand, and Khaleel Anderson gather during LeGrand’s campaign headquarters opening and press conference in Jamaica, Queens, as community leaders rally behind her bid for State Assembly District 32.

Politics

From Autism advocacy to Albany ambitions: Latoya LeGrand’s community-driven campaign gains momentum

By Orlande Fleury

New Jersey Congresswoman LaMonica McIver speaks at the Progressive Democratic Political Association during the Women Celebrating Women 2026 Sapphire Awards on May 3.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn’s PDPA honors NJ Rep. LaMonica McIver with ‘Woman of Courage Award’

By Nelson A. King

Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers his 100 Days Address, a speech dedicated to outline the progress made on his core campaign promises since taking office, in Queens, New York City, U.S., April 12, 2026.

Immigrant advocacy group hails Mamdani’s proposed budget

By Nelson A. King

Fenimore Street United Methodist's Gospel Choir pays tribute to Marva Sobers.

Trinidad & Tobago

FSUMC bids farewell to Trinidadian ‘Marvelous Marva’ Sobers

By Nelson A. King

Justice Douglas gives an acceptance speech.

Court

Kings County Criminal Bar Association honors Caribbean-American Justice Dena Douglas with ‘Judge of the Year’ award

By Nelson A. King

Dr. Jacqueline Dr. Jacqueline Gaymes-Jones, left, receives award from Maxine Mayers.

SVG GHS Alumni New York honors prominent dentist, humanitarian Dr. Jacqueline Gaymes-Jones

By Nelson A. King

Rodrick Daley was the Jamaican-born chair of Community Board 17.

Jamaica

Brooklyn’s Caribbean community ‘heartbroken’ over passing of CB 17 chair Jamaican Rodrick Daley

By Nelson A. King

Governor Kathy Hochul at the 217th session of the Basic School of the New York State Police Academy. The ceremony was held at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany.

Hochul kicks off Earth Week with access plan

By Nelson A. King

From left, Consul General of Guyana to New York From left, Consul General to New York, Ambassador Michael E. Brotherson, Minister within the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Pauline Sukai, Investment and Diaspora Initiatives Head Fazil Joe Yussuff, joined the 38th Annual Phagwah float parade, and cultural presentation at Phil Rizzuto Park on March 29, 2026.

Guyana

Sukai brings Guyana greetings to Queens Phagwah

By Tangerine Clarke

Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers Inaugural Address on Jan. 1, 2026.

Mamdani pushes equity agenda in first 100 days

By Nelson A. King

NYS Assemblywoman Monique Chandler-Waterman, looks on as a bunch of Easter Egg hunters fill their baskets with candy, at her Annual Easter hunt extravaganza, on Saturday April 4, at Paerdegat Park in Assembly District 58, Brooklyn.

Brooklyn

Chandler-Waterman brings community together at Egg Hunt

By Tangerine Clarke

From left, Loycent Gordon, recipient of the Claire Shulman “Spirit of Community” Award, is honored alongside Richard S. David, Patricia Ornst and Ben Guttmann, recognized as “Chefs of the Year,” during Queens Centers for Progress’ annual Evening of Fine Food.

Business

Honorees celebrate as QCP’s 30th ‘Evening of Fine Food’ draws strong community support

By Tracey Khan

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, center, with Dominican Republic flag, with honorees and other patrons.

Dominican Republic

Gibson hosts annual DR heritage celebration

By Nelson A. King

Founder of the Caribbean Equality Project (CEP) Mohamed Q. Amin, eighth from left (front) poses with members, and celebrants after leading the 38th Annual Phagwah Parade on March 29, in Richmond Hill Queens.

Queens

Caribbean Equality Project leads 2026 Phagwah Social Justice Collective at Little Guyana’s Annual Holi Parade

By Tangerine Clarke

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NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal provides free sneakers for middle school students at M.S. 180

Knicks guard Jose Alvarado was an offensive spark off the bench for the Knicks during their miracle comeback in Game Four against the Spurs on Wednesday, June 10.

Christ the King alum Jose Alvarado helps spark Knicks Game 4 comeback, largest in NBA Finals history

Protesters hold sign demanding end to carriage horse industry

Queens Council member floats carriage horse welfare bill to counter measure to ban industry

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