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Mayor Eric Adams.

Hochul, Adams call for expedited work authorization for Caribbean asylum seekers

By Nelson A. King

Mayor Eric Adams.

NYPD to train officers on Autism Spectrum Disorder

By Nelson A. King

Dr. Terrence Blackman.

Guyana

Guyana’s 57th Anniversary of Independence flag raising for East Orange, NJ City Hall

By Tangerine Clarke

From left, First Responders LC President Dimple Willabus, Governor Elect Antonio Robles, First Responders Leo Club President Anaya Willabus and 1st. Vice District Governor Romeo Hitlall.

People

First Responders Lions Club honors five at 1st anniversary gala and awards

By Tangerine Clarke

A section of the gathering at Smokey Park, Richmond Hill who joined others to mourn the loss of 19 children who died in an inferno in their dormitory in Mahdia, Region 8, Guyana.

Guyana

Scores gathered at candlelight vigil to mourn 19 children, perished in Mahdia Guyana inferno

By Tangerine Clarke

May 29, 2023- Romulus, NY- Governor Kathy Hochul Commemorates opening of New York’s First State Veterans Cemetery with Memorial Day Ceremony.

Hochul marks opening of New York’s first State Veterans Cemetery with Memorial Day ceremony

By Nelson A. King

President Dr. Jean Joseph, third from right, front row, with fellow Lions and elected officials at the Canarsie Cemetery for the laying of a wreath to honor America's fallen heroes.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Canarsie Lions hold Annual Memorial Day Parade

By Nelson A. King

Sen. Roxanne J. Persaud (left) presents Brooklyn’s Lucina Clarke with the NYS Senate Woman of Distinction Award.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn’s Lucina Clarke receives NYS Senate Woman of Distinction Award

By Nelson A. King

Tenants and housing advocates march over the Brooklyn Bridge to protest high rents.

Over 1,000 tenants march over Brooklyn Bridge to protest rent hikes

By Nelson A. King

Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair, Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn.

Haiti

Bichotte Hermelyn celebrates 220th Anniversary of Haitian Flag

By Nelson A. King

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, left, and Mayor Eric L. Adams in conversation before the start of T&T's 60th Anniversary of Independence celebration at Borough Hall.

BP Antonio Reynoso proposes legal opportunities to address migrant and homelessness crisis in New York

By Tangerine Clarke

From left, District 20 K-1 Second Vice District Governor-Lion Antonio Robles; District 20 K-1 Governor Lion Ingrid-Andrews Campbell Lions International Director Lion Dianne Pitts and District 20 K1-1 Diabetes Chairperson Lion Beverley Campbell.

Health

Lions donate much-needed advanced retinal camera to Queens Hospital Center

By Nelson A. King

Mayor Eric Adams.

Adams launches Asylum Seeker Arrival Center

By Nelson A. King

Bill Perkins

Williams, Adrienne Adams pay tribute to Bill Perkins

By Nelson A. King

From left, Council Members Rafael L. Espinal, Jr., Farah N. Louis and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso.

Immigration advocates, pols demand intensified actions on migrant crisis

By Nelson A. King

Immigration advocates hold a news conference at the Million Dollar Staircase.

Hundreds of immigrant advocates, elected officials rally for passage of Access to Representation Act

By Nelson A. King

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