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Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn with elected officials and clergy leaders at a rally in front of City Hall calling for federal aid for the migrant crisis.

Dems want equitable aid for Caribbean migrants

By Nelson A. King

Local elected officials gathered at Brooklyn Borough Hall on Sept. 27 to demand accountability from One Brooklyn Health after the longtime CEO was suddenly ousted.

Brooklyn

Healthcare workers, Brooklyn pols demand accountability after One Brooklyn Health CEO quietly ousted

By Jada Camille

Cuco Peña and Willy Rodriguez.

Bronx

Why the International Salsa Museum belongs in the Bronx

By Milette Millington

New York City: New York City's Hispanic Day Parade marches up Fifth Avenue on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018. Thousands of Hispanic New Yorkers participated and viewed the colorful Cultural Parade in Midtown, Manhattan.

Brooklyn

Pride of the isthmus parade marks first of trio marking heritage

By Vinette K. Pryce

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

Hochul deploys more National Guard personnel to support asylum seeker crisis

By Nelson A. King

Metropolitan Transportation Authority chair and CEO Janno Lieber and Governor Kathy Hochul.

MTA will start five free bus routes in the boroughs on Sunday, Sep. 24.

By Tangerine Clarke

Mayor Eric Adams, Sanitation Commissioner Tisch announce next phase of ‘War on Rats.’

Adams war on rats

By Nelson A. King

Senator Kevin Parker is pictured with helpers during his free shred day event in collaboration with AARP located at Georgetowne Shopping Center.

Brooklyn

Sen. Parker partners with AARP, Georgetown Shopping Center for shred day event

By Tangerine Clark

Hochul signs legislation to support 9/11 victims, first responders

By Nelson A. King

Far Rockaway, Queens native Gary Hilliard annually attends AADP in Harlem. Last year was no different, here he is joined by senior from the Bronx, Vena Baker.

Africa

Harlem bids farewell to summer with weekend last lap street fest

By Vinette K. Pryce

Gov. Kathy Hochul makes Harry Belafonte Scholarship announcement at West Indian-American Day Carnival Parade on Labor Day.

Hochul unveils new CUNY Harry Belafonte Scholarship

By Nelson A. King

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Brooklyn Paper

‘The Caribbean story really is a universal story’: Fifth annual Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Festival begins Sept. 7

Group shot for the’ Carnival' section of Sesame Flyers Destination.

Brooklyn

Sesame Flyers Carnival reaches ‘Destination’ on 40th anniversary

By Nelson A. King

Ghanaian band Wazumbians jams "Happy Yo' Self" on Labor Day Caribbean Carnival spectacularly kick off.

Brooklyn

WIADCA boasts live TV broadcast, ‘esteemed’ Grand Marshals for New York Carnival Week 2023

By Nelson A. King

Senator Kevin Parker poses with students and parents after presenting them with backpacks at 16th Annual Back-to-School Harvest Fest, at Paerdegat Park, in the 21st Senate District, Brooklyn on Aug. 26, 2023.

Brooklyn

Sen. Kevin Parker distributes 1500 backpacks at 16th annual back-to-school harvest fest

By Tangerine Clarke

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QNS

Queens Carnival celebrates rich Caribbean culture at annual Far Rockaway event

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Council Member Justin Sanchez hosts Senegal-France World Cup watch party at Santa Yallah African Restaurant

Elected officials and Newtown High School staff broke ground on renovations for the school's athletic field on June 17.

Elmhurst’s Newtown High School to field football team for first time after breaking ground on state-of-the-art field renovations

The Knicks celebrate their first NBA Championship in 53 years at City Hall. Photo by Gabriele Holtermann

Queens shows up for Knicks Key to the City ceremony at City Hall

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