New York Local News – Caribbean Life

Mayor Eric Adams speaks at the Billie Holiday Theatre in Restoration Plaza on July 28, 2022 in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn borough in New York City

Adams to deliver 2025 State of the City Address at The Apollo

By Nelson A. King

Governor Kathy Hochul unveils Liberty Landing, a transformative project to convert the state-owned 100,000 square-foot former Bayview Correctional Facility in Manhattan into affordable housing for low-income residents and supportive housing for formerly incarcerated individuals reentering the community. The proposed project, a joint venture between Camber Property Group and Osborne Association, would invest over $108 million in West Chelsea and provide 124 permanently affordable housing units and on-site supportive services.

Hochul grants clemency to 22

By Nelson A. King

Mayor Eric Adams.

Year-in-Review 2024

By Nelson A. King

Assembly Member Monique Chandler-Waterman, second from left, with Santa and staffers.

Caribbean politicians celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa

By Nelson A. King

NYS Senator Kevin Parker left, with Noble James Vaugh of Medina Temple #19 during the toy distribution at his Brooklyn District 21 Office.

Brooklyn

Sen. Parker donates over 1,000 toys at 21st District annual free Toys for Tots giveaway

By Tangerine Clarke

Sen. Zellnor Myrie, leaders in Southeast Queens warn New Yorkers of deed theft scams.

Queens

New Yorkers warned about deed theft scams this holiday season

By Nelson A. King

Jamaica coach Wendell Downswell.

Jamaica

Bronx businessman to honor three Jamaican coaches

By Nelson A. King

Brooklyn Canarsie Lions gather in front of the Christmas tree.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Canarsie Lions unwind at annual holiday party

By Nelson A. King

Dr. Ansha Clement signs the ‘Baby’s First Science: ABC’ book for Bernadette Cox.

Belize

Grenadian educator, author wins International Impact Book Award for Best STEM Education

By Nelson A. King

Caribbean Cabana is at 116-02 Jamaica Ave., Queens, New York 11418.

Business

Caribbean Cabana: A legacy of family, resilience, and love

By Tracey Khan

Mayor Eric Adams speaks at the Billie Holiday Theatre in Restoration Plaza on July 28, 2022 in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn borough in New York City

NY City mayor wants to work with Trump’s deportation czar

By Dawn Plummer

President of the Guyanese Essequibians Organization of America, Mr. Indarjeet Paul, fourth from left, poses with members of the organization at the annual Christmas party last Saturday at Liberty Palace in Richmond Hill. Kimberley Persaud, second from left, served as emcee.

Guyana

CG Brotherson lauds ‘Guyanese Essequibians’ for the spirit of community, unity, and joy at Christmas party

By Tangerine Clarke

A section of the audience at the Brotherhood Service.

Belize

Brooklyn Canarsie Lions host Brotherhood Service, distributes Thanksgiving gift packages to community

By Nelson A. King

Six hundred turkeys were distributed on Nov. 23, thanks to Assembly Member Monique Chandler Waterman, Busta Rhymes, Special Ed, LinkNYC, NYC Public Schools Chancellor Melisa Ramos and IAMWONDAWOMAN. From left are Celeste Terry, Superintendent District 18, Assemblywoman Monique Chandler, Special Ed, handing over a turkey to a resident at the Annual Harvesting Health & Harmony Thanksgiving event at PS 135, on Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn.

Brooklyn

Assembly Woman Monique Chandler Waterman, Busta Rhymes, Special Ed, LinkNYC, distribute 600 turkeys at PS 135

By Tangerine Clarke

Mayor Eric Adams with NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch.

Adams appoints Jessica Tisch as NYPD Commissioner

By Nelson A. King

City Council Majority Leader Amanda Farias and the Caribbean Equality Project, hosted a free turkey giveaway and community resource fair in Soundview, Saturday.

Bronx Times

CM Farias distributes free turkeys in Soundview ahead of Thanksgiving

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