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New York State Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte-Hermelyn.

Caribbean pols celebrate Juneteenth Holiday

By Nelson A. King

Decked out in traditional African wear, singer of the NYC Nayhabinghi ensemble paid tribute to the ancestors with moving renditions, at the 34th Annual Tribute to the Ancestors on the Coney Island boardwalk on June 10, 2023.

Africa

Heartwarming tribute to the ancestors at Coney Island

By Tangerine Clarke

Indictment of Daniel Penny ‘an important step’: Williams

By Nelson A. King

Mayor Adams and UFT announce tentative contract agreement.

Adams, UFT announce tentative contract agreement

By Nelson A. King

Williams queries Sewell’s sudden departure

By Nelson A. King

Comptroller Brad Lander addresses the rally.

Immigrant advocates, elected officials rally for early childhood funding in NYC budget

By Nelson A. King

Guyanese stood for the National Anthem after the Golden Arrowhead Flag was hoisted by Lady Ira Lewis and the Guyana America Heritage Foundation members at the foot of the steps of East Orange City Hall, NJ.

Guyana

Mayor Ted R. Green lauds Guyanese as fabric of community at 57th Anniversary of Independence

By Tangerine Clarke

IOUM community liaison Hyacinth-Robinson-Goldson, center, with the Jamaican Wayne A. Wiles (King) and Barbadian Betty Thorpe (Queen) and contestants.

Barbados

Jamaican, Barbadian crowned Mechanics Order Inaugural Juneteenth Monarchs

By Nelson A. King

A group photo at the end of the Dukler Rent Strike Rally for tenants of Rubin Dukler. Tenants from 1018 & 1074 Eastern Parkway and 1392 Sterling Place stand alongside members of Housing Organizers for People Empowerment (HOPE), people in the neighborhood, members of the Housing Justice for All coalition, staff from UHAB (Urban Homesteading Assistance Board) and Assemblywoman Latrice Walker.

Brooklyn

Crown Heights tenants rally against ‘dangerous living conditions’

By Nelson A. King

Hochul designates June Gun Violence Awareness Month

By Nelson A. King

Founder of Calvary's Mission Food Pantry ,Tony Singh, left, next to Kevin Sookdeo, Diandra, Nadia Sookdeo, and Roger Gary, at Calvary's Mission Food Pantry 2nd Annual Fundraising gala at Terrace on the Park, to raise funds to combat food insecurity.

People

Gala raises funds to help Calvary’s mission to combat food insecurity

By Tangerine Clarke

Assemblywoman Chandler-Waterman and NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams test the LinkNYC 988 crisis line.

Brooklyn

Chandler-Waterman, Williams and advocates rally for mental health awareness

By Nelson A. King

The Stukes sisters, Janessa, 16, left, and Jaydah, 17, perform liturgical dance to loud applause.

Guyana

Guyanese in Brooklyn hold all-white candlelight vigil for victims of massive fire

By Nelson A. King

Trinbagonian foodie nation chef Shaun, who has thousands of followers on social media, holding plates of delicious Chicken Pelau, cucumber salad, and potato salad, prepared in Chicken Curry Box the kitchen to promote ALLFROM1SUPPLIER.COM a Caribbean cooked food and groceries shipping platform.

Food

Trinbagonian Foodie Nation chef Shaun joins allfrom1supplier.com/‌travelspan to showcase marketplace

By Tangerine Clarke

Grenadian community stalwart, Cecily Mason addresses the reception.

Grenada

Grenadians hold Appreciation Party for community stalwart Cecily Mason

By Nelson A.King

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso sixth from left, with honorees during a Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration at Borough Hall.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Boro Prez Antonio Reynoso hosts Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration

By Tangerine Clarke

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Hellenic Aesthetic

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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.

State lawmakers call communities to Albany for 2026 MWBE Advocacy Day

cops talk at scene of Brooklyn shooting

Brooklyn shooting: Cops seek three suspects after 9-year-old boy wounded hours after top cop’s visit to community