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Elected officials on Nov. 15, presented accolades to two humanitarians at the year-end Queens Book Festival & Literary Festival, Inc. and the NYC office of Adult & Continuing Education at the Queens Library in Richmond Hill. From left are representative from Assembly Member David Weprin's office Anthony Lemma, Council Member Kaleel Anderson, honorees Swami Durga Das of the River Fund Pantry, Tony Singh of the Community Pantry, Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar, and Dr. Dhanpaul Narine, founder of Queens Book Fair & Literary Festival Inc.

Books

Queens Book Fair honors community heroes at ‘Giving Thanks’ celebration

By Tangerine Clarke

Sesame Flyers International, Kaisokah Moko Jumbies USA, Inc, Pan in Motion and Batingua Arts Cultural Dance Program, made their debut at the World-famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade in NYC.

News

Give thanks to Macy’s Kool Yule, reggae & Santa too

By Vinette K. Pryce

The Ultimate Trinbagonian Corn Pie (Corn Casserole) recipe.

Caribbean recipes

Ultimate Trinbagonian Corn Pie (Corn Casserole)

By Chris De La Rosa

Book cover of “Genius Unbroken: The Life and Legacy of Dr. Charles R. Drew” by Craig A. Miller, MD, with Charlene Drew Jarvis, PhD.

Books

A lifesaving liquid and the man who made it possible

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Jamaica Consul General to New York Alsion Roach Wilson.

Jamaica

Jamaica Consulate General NY announces funeral for CG Alsion Roach-Wilson

By Nelson A. King

Panelists at the Nov. 14, 2025, Guyana Diaspora Forum Series: NY edition at the Vetro Restaurant in Howard Beach, was moderated by Wazim Mowla, left, next to him is, Taij Persaud, government relations advisor, ExxonMobil Guyana Limited, Faizal Joe Yussuf, advisor on Investment & Diaspora Affairs, Rafael Fumis, country manager, MODEC Guyana, and Imogen Ferdinand, executive secretary, Berbice Chambers and Development Association.

Guyana

Exxon’s $60B push sends Guyana output soaring to 900,000 barrels — Big opportunity for Diaspora

By Tangerine Clarke

Pastor Neithe E. Soleyn, center, with family members flank her birthday cake.

People

Grand 80th Birthday Gala for beloved Brooklyn pastor

By Nelson A. King

The unbranded tools for a cricket player

Sports

ICC scraps two-tier Test system

By Devika Ragoonanan

Curacao coach Dean Gorre and players celebrate after they qualify for the World Cup during their match against Jamaica at the National Stadium Independence Park, Kingston, Jamaica on Nov. 18, 2025.

Sports

World Cup shake-up: Jamaica stumbles, Curaçao advances, Trinidad eliminated

By Bert Wilkinson

St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr. Ralph E. Gonsalves.

Antigua

St. Vincent applies for visa-free access to the US

By Bert Wilkinson

New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Jamaica

James joins growing calls for TPS for Jamaicans

By Nelson A. King

Students Performing Glow in the Dark Illusion Thriller Showcase.

Brooklyn Performing Arts Students recreate iconic ‘Thriller’

By Nelson A. King

New York Governor Kathy Hochul addresses the media following President Trump's efforts to kill New York's congestion pricing on Feb. 19, 2025 in New York City.

Hochul to Trump: Release heating assistance for 1.5M New Yorkers

By Nelson A. King

Jayden Seales of the West Indies celebrates after taking the wicket of Harry Brook during day four of the 2nd Test Match between England and the West Indies at Trent Bridge on July 21, 2024 in Nottingham, England.

Sports

Mitchell’s century carries Kiwis past Windies in ODI opener

By Devika Ragoonanan

West Indies’ Gayle poses with the man of the match trophy after winning their semi-final match against South Africa in Jaipur

Sports

CPL donates US$100k to Jamaica’s hurricane relief efforts

By Devika Ragoonanan

Incredible Smoked Jerk Turkey recipe.

News

Incredible Smoked Jerk Turkey

By Chris De La Rosa

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Local environmental and transit advocates questioned state and federal experts about the plans to repair five bridges along the Cross Bronx Expressway at the first of the three public hearings over the proposal on December 5.

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