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Mayor Eric Adams.

Cannabis

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

By Nelson A. King

Raqeeba Zaman showcasing artwork during a walking tour at Oyate Group's "Indian Arrival: Indentured Survival" art exhibition.

Indo-Caribbean art exhibition celebrates Indian Arrival Day

By Nelson A. King

Sherry Algreo and son, Joseph, and friends walked around Phil “Scooter Rizzuto Park/Smokey Oval, in Richmond Hill, on May 4, to bring awareness to Autism and Developmental Disabilities, at the second annual walk.

Health

Loved ones unite: 2nd Annual Autism and Developmental Disabilities Walk draws families and community support in Queens

By Tangerine Clarke

Hochul seeks to make NY a global leader in artificial intelligence

By Nelson A. King

Mayor Eric Adams celebrates lowest Black unemployment in five years, launches $1 million advertising campaign to connect more New Yorkers with jobs in City government.

Adams celebrates lowest Black unemployment in five years

By Nelson A. King

Narcisse, center, with honorees and patrons.

Brooklyn

Narcisse celebrates birthday, presents ‘Dare To Be Different’ Awards

By Nelson A. King

global mashup

QNS

Get ready to dance! Global Mashup Series brings Haitian dance and Latin music to Flushing Town Hall this Saturday

parris

QNS

Kimberly Parris: Local chef, entrepreneur and innovator hopes to inspire others through food

Brooklyn Canarsie Lions and patrons at pre-Breakfast ceremony.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Canarsie Lions celebrate 67th Annual Breakfast Fundraiser

By Nelson A. King

From left: José Francisco, Adrian Cacho, Evelyn Arauz-Chamorro and Arnol Guity-Martinez.

Bronx

NYC Council celebrates Garifuna heritage

By Nelson A. King

New York Public Advocate Jumaane Williams.

Williams highlights issues facing Black migrants

By Nelson A. King

Honorees from left: Wadson Fils - chief operating officer (Big Apple Care), Malvina Brabham, Monique Okumakpeyi (AKA president Delta Rho Omega Chapter), Bernice Kingsberry, Cheryl Hall - executive director of Caribbean's Women Health Association, Senator Kevin Parker, Kristina M. Legrand, Tonya Ores - NHS CEO, Kim O’Neal president of Eta Nu Sigma Chapter, Brooklyn Alumnae, and Hassan Bakiriddin representing his wife Joan Alexander-Bakiriddin.

Brooklyn

First HERstory Awards honor the exceptional work of women in their respective community

By Tangerine Clarke

Executive Director of Sesame Flyers, Curtis Nelson.

Brooklyn

Sesame Flyers set to perform at first Public Arts festival at Floyd Bennett Field, April 19-21

By Tangerine Clarke

jennifer gutiérrez fire bills

Brooklyn

Brooklyn council member introduces slate of bills to protect tenants after residential fires

By Kirstyn Brendlen

Dr. Lisa Millsaps-Graham, third from left, front row, and Brooklyn Canarsie Lions Club President Jean Joseph, fourth from left, and Brooklyn Canarsie Lions.

Brooklyn

College and Vocational Career Fair seeks to address growing wealth gap in Brooklyn communities

By Nelson A. King

Wearing a colorful sari, young dancer, Manju Chan, showcased the beauty of the festival in a classical Indian choreography at the 36th Annual Phagwah parade in Little Guyana, last Sunday.

Queens

COLOR & SPLENDOR

By Tangerine Clarke

More from Around NYC

Members of the Bangladeshi Muslim community buy clothes on Chaand Raat for Eid.

Bangladeshi communities in Castle Hill keep Chaand Raat tradition alive in the Bronx

Christ the King star Olivia Vukosa was surprised that 6-time Olympic gold medalist Diana Taurasi presented her with the Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year trophy on Thursday.

Christ the King hoops star Olivia Vukosa named recipient of Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year award

City Hall looking up in red tint amid nyc budget problems

NYC BUDGET: Another rating company issues negative financial outlook as City Hall grapples with big deficit

City Hall looking up in red tint amid nyc budget problems

NYC BUDGET: Another rating company issues negative financial outlook as City Hall grapples with big deficit