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Brooklyn District Attorney, Eric Gonzalez, second from left, joins honorees Senior Priest - Spiritual Leader Bhuvaneshwar Mandir, Inc, Acharya Arun Gossai, Acting Justice, Supreme Court, Hon. Raja Rajeswari, Executive Director, Sakhi for South Asian Survivors, Kavita Mehra, and guests lighting the Diya to commemorate the Second Diwali event organized by the DA's office on Oct. 23, at NYC College of Technology, in Brooklyn.

People

Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez joins honorees to light Diya at second Diwali celebration

By Tangerine Clarke

A group of beautifully dressed women were honored at the 11th Annual Noni Styles runway event on Oct. 12 at the Major Owens Center in Brooklyn. From left are Kamla Millwood, Paula Harris, and Karla Jo-Ann Gittens. NYC Council Member Mercedes Narcisse, fourth from left, joins Venice Anderson and Violinist Dr. Melanie R. Hill for the photo-op.

People

Legislators honor community advocates at Noni Styles runway event

By Tangerine Clarke

Sybil 'Gee Gee' George (fourth from left) surrounded by attendees at her first gala.

Guyana

Gee Gee George: Empowering communities through radio and philanthropy

By Tracey Khan

Circle of Care Awards (COCA) 2024 honorees.

Health

CABS Circle of Care Awards Gala celebrates community and caregivers

By Michael Kevin Williams

Amanda Fludd, LCSW-R, a licensed psychotherapist and social worker.

Trinidad & Tobago

Caribbean native uplifts community through dedication to emotional well-being

By Milette Millington

Wesley Millington, fourth from left, receives an award, flanked by COSAGO President Crispin Friday and his wife, Ancilla, to Millington's right; SVG Consul General to the United States Rondy McIntosh and his wife, Semone, to Millington's left; and O'Brien Simmons, left.

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Outstanding two receive SVG Independence Anniversary honors in N.Y.

By Nelson A. King

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NYC Health + Hospitals recognizes nursing professionals for DAISY, BEE Awards

By Nelson A. King

Trinidad and Tobago Police officer sings "Woman on the Bass.”

People

Spectacular success at the SUNSHINE Awards!

By Nelson A. King

Yesterday's Children at the 14th Annual Salute, from left are Norma Clarke, Guyana, Samuel Farrell, Jacqueline Ifill, Elaine Granderson, and Duff Mitchell, Trinidad & Tobago, photographed with the Founder of Yesterday's Children Inc. Glenda Cadogan, and Senator Kevin Parker standing.

People

Yesterday’s Children honors five beloved elders at 14th annual salute in Queens

By Tangerine Clarke

Reggae artist Beenie Man performs at the Reggae Sumfest 2014 in Montego Bay, July 19, 2014.

Jamaica

Jamaica honors heroes, heroines

By Bert Wilkinson

Several survivors, thrivers, and supporters joined Allison Alexis, third from left, sitting at her Seventh Annual Cancer Awareness candlelight vigil on Oct. 18 in Queens. Assembly Member Khaleel, fourth standing in the back row, was among the supporters.

Health

Breast cancer survivor Allison Alexis hosts 7th annual candlelight vigil

By Tangerine Clarke

Board Members of Calvary’s Mission Food Pantry, from left, are Bill Wong, Farida Manoharlall, Kevin Sookdeo, Rudy Manoharlall, Tony Singh, and Roger Gary.

People

Calvary’s Mission fundraises to build a grocery-store-type pantry in Queens

By Tangerine Clarke

CANA/BMW Chapter members pose with a proclamation held by Dawn Africa, DNP, RN, sixth from left, and Dahniel Samuel.

Health

CANA’s BMW Chapter honors Barbadian Aston Greenidge, African-American Lloyd Griffin

By Nelson A. King

Politician Jenifer Rajkumar.

People

Jenifer Rajkumar raises $240,000 in campaign funds for NYC Comptroller seat

By Tangerine Clarke

Trinidadian attorney Gemma Thomas-Ahayse.

Health

‘The fright from the cancer diagnosis is still quite unbearable’: Trinidadian attorney Gemma Thomas-Ahyase

By Nelson A. King

High school senior Victor Bergman.

People

High school senior empowers his community by helping those in need

By Milette Millington

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