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Queens’ most influential and iconic Power Women celebrated at the esteemed annual ceremony

Candidate for NY City Council District 28, Janeet Singh, left, is pictured with a resident, District Leader Albert Baldeo, Dr. Dhanpaul Narine, Bibi Alli, and others, who pleaded with President Trump for compassion, and to make a pathway to legal status, for law-abiding immigrants, who are business owners, and parents of professional children, during a demonstration in Richmond Hill, Queens.

Richmond Hill, Queens community hold unity rally amidst growing rhetoric from the Trump administration

By Tangerine Clarke

Honorees Elizabeth Mitchell, principal 27Q064 Queens; Tangerine Clarke, Caribbean Life contributor; Dr. Veronica Wiltshire, moderator; and Dr. Dhanpaul Narine, founder of the Queens Book Fair & Literary Festival, Inc., after plaques were presented on behalf of the organization., during a Black History presentation, at the Queens Library Richmond Hill Branch, on Feb. 8.

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Queens Book Fair celebrates Black History at 7th educational initiative, honors two for exceptional contributions

By Tangerine Clarke

Tyriek White, author of “We Are a Haunting” (Astra Publishing House, 2023).

Books

Queens Public Library hosts talk with Brooklyn author on his debut book

By Milette Millington

District Leader of Richmond Hill and Ozone Park, Albert Basdeo.

Fear stalks the land

By Bert Wilkinson

Children and their parents enjoy the holiday party hosted by Resorts World NYC and the NYPD.

Resorts World NYC, NYPD bring holiday cheer to Queens families

By Tracey Khan

Keren Espinoza, center, surrounded by Help Us Help the World Foundation members and community leaders during the Christmas toy giveaway.

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Bringing holiday cheer: Help Us Help the World Foundation spreads joy in Richmond Hill and Ozone Park

By Tracey Khan

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

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

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.

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

By Tangerine Clarke

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From $19 to Six Figures: Rosedale baker turns pandemic setback into flourishing cake business

Tiffani Sahai, owner of Trini Street Food (second from left) with her team.

Trinidad & Tobago

A taste of Trinidad in Long Island: How Tiffani Sahai’s Food Truck is filling a Caribbean flavor gap

By Tracey Khan

Susan Almodovar, owner of Unicare Adult Daycare, joins family, friends, and community leaders for the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of her new South Richmond Hill location.

Health

Unicare expands in Queens with heartfelt ceremony and community support

By Tracey Khan

Neighbors Deniese Hariman and Shellyann Sankar have been missing for 25 years.

Trinidad & Tobago

Candlelight vigil held in remembrance of Queens girls who have been missing for 25 years

By Tracey Khan

Sabrina Wright, owner of Golden Sugar Bakery, is lovingly known by her customers as the “Cake Lady.”

Guyana

Golden Sugar Bakery: How Sabrina Wright turned $19.84 Into a six-figure cake business

By Tracey Khan

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Conch Shell International Film Festival, highlighting Caribbean filmmakers, coming to Forest Hills this October

More from Around NYC

Celiz Cruz High School jazz band named finalist in Essentially Ellington competition

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Join the Queens Marathon Expo on March 29 featuring community-driven vendors and race-day essentials

Candidates speak during an LGBTQ mayoral forum at The Church of the Village on March 27.

Mayoral hopefuls discuss gender-affirming care, Rikers, and more at LGBTQ forum

Jeremy Wolff.

Jeremy Wolff brings his signature style to New York Art Expo