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Models in Branches and Associates' band "Carnival is Color. From left: Shantel Chambers portrays 'Power, Strength and Royalty,' Selena Thorman portrays 'Seduction,' Teshanna Thorman portrays 'Colors of the Band; and Kathline St. Fleur portrays 'Sunset.'

Carnival

WIADCA releases Carnival Week roster

By Nelson A. King

Masquerader, Kayla Freeman, left, and Suga Candy Mas band leader Maxine Magdaleno, showcase creations from the Ambrosia section designed by Carib Colors, as part of an exciting costume band, ready to vie in the 'big band' category on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 5.

Carnival

Suga Candy Mas readies for the return of Labor Day Carnival

By Tangerine Clarke

Politicians at start of Carnival March last Labor Day, 2021.

Carnival

Caribbean Carnival is back!

By Nelson A. King

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News

WIADCA connects with Caribbean Diaspora

By Nelson A. King

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MAS EXHIBIT

By Nelson A. King

Joyce Quamina. WIADCA/Rhea Smith

Trinidad & Tobago

‘The world has lost a giant’ in Joyce Quamina: Parker

By Nelson A. King

Joyce Quamina. WIADCA/Rhea Smith

Trinidad & Tobago

WIADCA mourns death of ‘Carnival Queen’ Joyce Quamina

By Nelson A. King

The late Caribbean attorney and political activist, Colin Moore. Gerry Hopkins

Guyana

Tributes to prominent lawyer, political activist Colin Moore

By Nelson A. King

Santa with parents and their daughter. Michelle Gibbs/WIADCA

News

WIADCA hosts annual Children’s Holiday Celebration & Toy Drive

By Nelson A. King

Politicians at beginning of Parade. Photo by Nelson A.King

Carnival

MARCH ON

By Nelson A. King

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Montserrat

Former CRC head honored posthumously as March Marshal

By Nelson A. King

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Music

Steelpan Jamboree thrills masqueraders

By Tangerine Clarke

Trinidadian singer Iwer George. WIADCA

Arts & Entertainment

Mas with no parade

By Nelson A. King

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Carnival

CARNIVAL REBIRTH

By Nelson A. King

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Arts & Entertainment

WIADCA welcomes back patrons for NY Carnival Week

By Nelson A. King

PowerPoint Presentation

Carnival

CARNIVAL REBIRTH

By Nelson A. King

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U.S. Respresentative Ritchie Torres, Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson State Assembly Member Landon Dais and nonprofit partners and small farms gathered to warn about the potential devastating impacts that the proposed $300 million in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could have on families in the Bronx.

Bronx leaders rally against proposed $300B SNAP cut, warn of devastating local impact

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Flushing Town Hall’s summer lineup brings jazz to parks and play to the stage

U.S. Respresentative Ritchie Torres, Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson State Assembly Member Landon Dais and nonprofit partners and small farms gathered to warn about the potential devastating impacts that the proposed $300 million in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could have on families in the Bronx.

Bronx leaders rally against proposed $300B SNAP cut, warn of devastating local impact

Francisco Lindor Mets All-Star

Mets’ Francisco Lindor relishing All-Star nod after lengthy wait