New York Local News – Page 20 of 316 – Caribbean Life

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

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

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