Politics News – Caribbean Life

Democratic Assembly candidate Michael Bailey's plan looks to support longtime businesses in Central Brooklyn.

Brooklyn

Assembly candidate Michael Bailey unveils plan to keep Black, Caribbean and immigrant-owned businesses in Central Brooklyn

By Nelson A. King

All four District 32 Assembly candidates — Nathaniel Hezekiah, Queen Johnson, Latoya LeGrand, and Tunisia Morrison —pose together at a candidate forum held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Rochdale Village Grand Ballroom, 165-69 137th Avenue, Jamaica, Queens, NY.

Politics

District 32 Assembly candidates take center stage at southeast Queens candidate forum

By Orlande Fleury

Bahamas Prime Minister Philip Edward Davis addresses the 79th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 27, 2024.

Bahamas

Governing party wins second term in Bahamas

By Bert Wilkinson

James Sanders Jr., Lisa George, Latoya LeGrand, and Khaleel Anderson gather during LeGrand’s campaign headquarters opening and press conference in Jamaica, Queens, as community leaders rally behind her bid for State Assembly District 32.

Politics

From Autism advocacy to Albany ambitions: Latoya LeGrand’s community-driven campaign gains momentum

By Orlande Fleury

New Jersey Congresswoman LaMonica McIver speaks at the Progressive Democratic Political Association during the Women Celebrating Women 2026 Sapphire Awards on May 3.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn’s PDPA honors NJ Rep. LaMonica McIver with ‘Woman of Courage Award’

By Nelson A. King

Democratic representatives protest on the floor of the Tennessee House of Representatives during a special session, opposing efforts by the state's Republican leadership in redistricting congressional election maps, in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S., May 7, 2026.

Politics

Rep. Clarke rips Tennessee’s ‘rigged’ congressional maps

By Nelson A. King

Mike Goldfarb

PoliticsNY

Campaign Insiders: A Q&A with NY-9 Candidate Mike Goldfarb

The New York State Senate approved New York State Senator Zellnor Myrie's legislation that would enable Haitian Creole speakers eligible for language assistance.

Politics

New York Senate passes legislation on Haitian Creole voter protections

By Nelson A. King

Gweneth Dean

PoliticsNY

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with NYS Gaming Commission’s Division of Lottery Director Gweneth Dean

Thomas Fattorusso

PoliticsNY

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with NYS Gaming Commission’s Division of Gaming Director Thomas Fattorusso

Julie Menin

PoliticsNY

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin

Sarah Klein

PoliticsNY

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with NYS Gaming Commission’s Division of Horse Racing and Pari-Mutuel Wagering Director Sarah Klein

Carmen De La Rosa

PoliticsNY

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Council Member Carmen De La Rosa

Chris Banks

PoliticsNY

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Council Member Chris Banks

Brian O’Dwyer

PoliticsNY

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with New York State Gaming Commission Chair Brian O’Dwyer

Crystal Hudson

PoliticsNY

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Council Member Crystal Hudson

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