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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

Mayor Eric Adams announces first annual Increase In minimum pay rate for app-based restaurant delivery workers.

First annual increase in minimum pay rate for app-based restaurant delivery workers

By Nelson A. King

Sept. 26, 2023 - Albany, NY - Governor Kathy Hochul speaks during a news conference in the Red Room at the State Capitol.

Meng, Goldman urge Hochul to expand NYC fare-free bus pilot

By Nelson A. King

Rev. Al Sharpton, founder of NAN and author of "Rise Up."

Celebrated influencers add stars to a galaxy of NAN presenters

By Vinette K. Pryce

From left, Lynette Shelborne-Barfield, director of strategic partnership, office of NY City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Romeo Hitlall, 1st vice district governor of the Brooklyn & Queens Lions Club, Demetrius Crichlow, senior vice president of the New York City Transit Department of Subways, Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., 15th Senate District, Assemblyman David I. Weprin, District 24, and Lynn C. Schulman, city council member, District 29, and Vijah Ramjattan pose after unveiling the “Welcome to Little Guyana” plaque in the mezzanine of the Lefferts Boulevard A-train station.

Queens

MTA unveils ‘Welcome to Little Guyana’ plaque in mezzanine A-train station, Lefferts Blvd. Queens

By Tangerine Clarke

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Bronx

Gibson hosts annual Bronx Iftar Dinner Dialogue

By Nelson A. King

Mayor Eric Adams addresses a recent event.

Adams boosts pay for 80,000 human services workers

By Nelson A. King

Mam-Yassin Sarr and Dr. Ansha Clement.

Brooklyn

Grenadian educator sows ‘seeds of curiosity, knowledge’ on maiden mission to The Gambia

By Nelson A. King

Mayor Adams unveils ambitious plan to make New York City the leader in 'Green-Collar' jobs.

Adams unveils ambitious plan to make NYC leader in ‘green-collar’ jobs

By Nelson A. King

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