Politics News – Caribbean Life

Congressman Jeffries and Congresswoman Clarke receive a proclamation from Ira Lewis, executive legislative aide of East Orange, NJ Council Manager Britnee N. Timberlake.

Politics

Brooklyn coalition honors Jeffries, Clarke on rise to senior congressional leadership

By Nelson A. King

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AMNY

Potful of trouble: NYC stores skirting marijuana licensing rules, prompting legal confusion and safety concerns

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QNS

Queens councilwoman declares ‘state of emergency’ over fires caused by exploding lithium-ion batteries

Ingrid Lewis Martin, chief advisor to the Mayor, Eric Adams, holding her Lifetime Achievement Award during the award ceremony.

Politics

Ingrid Lewis-Martin honored at Annual Legislative Conference

By Orlande Fleury

New York City Mayor Eric Adams signs legislation to address pay disparities within the city’s municipal workforce and to support New Yorkers living with disabilities residing in shelters or in affordable housing.

Politics

Adams signs legislation to address pay disparities, support New Yorkers with disabilities

By Nelson A. King

Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn speaks during the New York State Democratic Convention in New York, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Dems endorse four judicial candidates for Civil Court, one for Surrogate Court

By Nelson A. King

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke.

Brooklyn

Clarke re-appointed to senior positions on House committees

By Nelson A. King

Assemblymember Monique Chandler Waterman was sworn in by Attorney General Letitia James at an inaugural ceremony & gala in Holy Family R.C. Church Annex, Canarsie, surrounded by family and clergy.

Politics

Assembly Member Monique Chandler Waterman sworn in at inaugural ceremony and gala

By Tangerine Clarke

Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Keith Rowley.

Trinidad & Tobago

ROW OVER TRINI PREZ

By Bert Wilkinson

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke.

Cuba

Clarke, UN human rights chief denounce US plans to limit migrants from the Caribbean

By Nelson A. King

Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte-Hermelyn.

Politics

Bichotte Hermelyn appointed to top position in NY State Assembly

By Nelson A. King

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke.

Politics

Clarke votes for passage of massive $1.7 trillion spending bill

By Nelson A. King

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Politics

City Council condemns homophobic, transphobic actions

By Nelson A. King

Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley speaks during a plenary session at the Summit of the Americas, Friday, June 10, 2022, in Los Angeles.

Brooklyn

Year-in-Review 2022

By Nelson A. King

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AMNY

Biden heading to US Virgin Islands to relax between holidays

City Council Member Farah Louis at City Hall.

Politics

Pols, advocacy groups strongly denounce mayor’s budget modification plan

By Nelson A. King

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Borough President Gibson in favor of menthol ban, but will it catch on in the Bronx?

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Shooting near Ridgewood bodega leaves man injured

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Remembering the Triangle Shirtwaist fire victims

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