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“Kids I Adore” artist, Deloris “Nzingha” Thompson painting the face of a little girl at the Caribbean Heritage Month festivities on Brooklyn Borough Hall Plaza.

Caribbean Heritage Month lauds roots of diaspora’s Rainbow Coalition

By Vinette K. Pryce

Health

Why a local disability organization’s work is about more than spreading awareness

By Milette Millington

St. Vincent and the Grenadines Ambassador to the United Nations Vynette Frederick addresses ceremony. SPOONY General Secretary Kenneth Williams is in background.

SPOONY, local officials honor mothers

By Nelson A. King

Judge Sheridan Jack-Browne, right, receives bouquet of flowers from her "oldest friend" Doris McIntosh.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Criminal Court Judge Sheridan Jack-Browne recounts journey as a single mother

By Nelson A. King

Deputy Brooklyn Borough President Kim Council, presented a Proclamation to "Hey Sexy Lady" singer Shaggy, a Grammy winner, in Little Caribbean, Brookly. Partly-hidden, left, is Council Member Rita Joseph. Partly-hidden far right, is Public Advocate Jumaane Williams. May 19, 2026 was proclaimed Shaggy Day by Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso declares May 19 ‘Shaggy Day’ in Brooklyn

By Tangerine Clarke

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

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