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Mayor Eric Adams, Parks Commissioner Donoghue, DOT Commissioner Rodriguez announce more than $40 million investment in safer, more vibrant Downtown Brooklyn.

Brooklyn

Adams announces over $40M investment in safer, more vibrant Downtown Brooklyn

By Nelson A. King

Mayor Eric Adams appoints Edward A. Caban as the 46th commissioner and Caribbean-American Tania Kinsella as the 45th first deputy commissioner of the New York City Police Department (NYPD).

Guyana

Adams appoints Caribbean-American as First Deputy Police Commissioner

By Nelson A. King

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Schneps Podcasts

Building a Thriving Community in the Bronx with Rob Walsh

A reveler decked out in a colorful costume at Lincoln Park, Jersey City in preparation to play mas at the Jersey City Caribbean Carnival in 2016.

Carnival

Jersey City to celebrate carnival festivities on July 22

By Tangerine Clarke

Brooklyn Borouagh Preiident Anthonio Reynoso addresses Maternal Health Expo.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Borough Prez hosts Maternal Health Expo

By Nelson A. King

The Koulerz Band African Village joins forces with One Man Band singer Stitchie, and the Fonaka Singers for an exciting Afro-Funk session, at the Caribbean American Family Fun day at Monte Erving Park, Orange County, NJ.

Monte Irving Park comes alive with Caribbean entertainment

By Tangerine Clarke

Isra Gordon, owner of Mint Porch Café points to her sign to attract customers to her business, at the intersection of Flatbush (Dr. Roy Hastick Way) and Caton Avenue, Brooklyn.

Brooklyn

Vendors at Flatbush Central Caribbean Marketplace struggling to bounce back, ask for help

By Tangerine Clarke

Fe Noel posed with guests after making her opening remarks at the opening of her new business.

Grenada

Fe Noel’s homecoming with her brand’s store in Little Caribbean

By Ebony Prescod

Honorees from left, Omar and Lorna Hawthorne, Rev. Edward Richard Hinds, Wendy Jules, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, Judge Sylvia Hinds-Radix, Carla Nelson, and Inspector Gaby Celiba, at the Brooklyn Children's Museum during the first Caribbean American Heritage event hosted by the office of the Brooklyn District Attorney, on June 29.

DA Eric Gonzalez office hosts inaugural Caribbean American celebration at Brooklyn Children’s Museum

By Tangerine Clarke

From left, June Persaud Chairperson of Community Board 17 Commerce Committee, Guyanese born award-winning, singer, songwriter Courtney Noel who was presented with a citation from Assemblywoman Monique Chandler-Waterman, Assembly District 58, right, at a Caribbean Heritage Wine & Food presentation at J-Loft, on June 27.

Brooklyn

Community Board 17 Commerce Committee celebrates Caribbean Heritage Month at J-Loft

By Tangerine Clarke

Members of Alma Moyo band, featuring Oxil Febles dancing (front). On drums Manuela Arciniegas, Nelson Cabassa, Ariel LaSalle. Behind Febles: Alex LaSalle and Ines Mangual.

Africa

Summer Event Series highlights Congolese influence in Caribbean music and dance

By Milette Millington

Patrons at the opening of Fe Noel Little Caribbean store.

Brooklyn

Designer Fe Noel opens her brand’s first store in Little Caribbean

By Ebony Prescod

Lady Ira Lewis.

12th annual Caribbean American family fun day set for July 9 in Orange Park New Jersey

By Tangerine Clarke

Nurses at New York’s Health + Hospitals protest working conditions.

Brooklyn

Public nurses protest working conditions, demand better pay

By Ebony Prescod

Brooklyn Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte-Hermelyn.

Politics

Early voting starts in NY Primary

By Nelson A. King

Judge Andrea Ogle, (hand raised center) being inducted as Judge of the Civil Court of the City of New York, by Honorable Judge Edwina Richardson-Mendelson, far left, surrounded by Ivy Ogle, Nigel Ogle, Dr. Kevin Ogle, Adreena Ogle-Crawford, Alexander Ogle, Dr. William Ogle, in Queens County Civil Court, on Sutphin Boulevard, on Friday, 16, 2023.

Guyana

Guyanese native Andrea S. Ogle appointed judge of the Civil Court of New York

By Tangerine Clarke

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Tyrell Hankerson and Farah Louis, both New York City Council Members; Monique Chandler-Waterman, New York State Assemblywoman; and Clyde Vanel, New York State Assemblyman, attend an MWBE Networking Reception hosted by Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, New York State Assemblywoman, during the 55 Annual Legislative Conference in Albany this year 2026. The event connected minority- and women-owned business with government leaders to promote awareness, inclusion, and support.

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