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People

CUNY Law appoints MEC Prof. Gregorio Mayers, Esq. to Board of Visitors

By Nelson A. King

Cynthia Erivo (left) and Ariana Grande attend the "Wicked" New York Premiere at the Museum of Modern Art on Nov. 14, 2024 in New York City.

Wicked! Gladiator! Casts Black Green & Gold

By Vinette K. Pryce

Volunteers with rakes completed their mission to clear beds and plant bulbs in Canarsie Park, Brooklyn, for a colorful spring bloom as part of the community beautification project. Founder of LEAD'N, Grenadian-national Jennifer Viechweg-Horsford, standing tall, seven from left, thanked neighborhood residents for their fantastic day of service last Saturday.

Brooklyn

Beautifying Canarsie Park: Bloom into Spring initiative

By Tangerine Clarke

Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell delivers a national statement during the high level segment on day three of the UNFCCC COP29 Climate Conference at Baku Stadium on Nov. 13, 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The COP29, which is running from November 11 through 22, is bringing together stakeholders, including international heads of state and other leaders, scientists, environmentalists, indigenous peoples representatives, activists and others to discuss and agree on the implementation of global measures towards mitigating the effects of climate change. According to the United Nations, countries made no progress over the last year in reducing global emissions from the burning of fossil fuels.

Antigua

Caribbean leaders point to unstable weather at COP 29

By Bert Wilkinson

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QNS

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

Rev Henry Fury accepts an award from Pastor Peter, CRE, for 25 years as Moderator of Session. Elder Judy Selman, Clerk of Session, is also present.

Movies

Kingslawn United Presbyterian Church honors outstanding four during 87th anniversary celebrations

By Nelson A. King

FILE PHOTO: New York State Attorney General, Letitia James, announces a lawsuit by the state of New York against e-cigarette maker Juul Labs Inc in New York City

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Consumer Alert: James warns of health insurance scams

By Nelson A. King

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Who is Angel D. Hendy?

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Rosemarie K. Witter Foundation

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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

New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

NY City ending voucher program for migrants

By Dawn Plummer

From left, Hon. Sylvia G. Ash; Joyce Perry, wife of US Amb. to Jamaica Nick Perry; Council Member Mercedes Narcisse; former Council Member Una S.T. Clarke; and Clarke's daughter, U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke.

Haiti

Haitians in NY remain steadfast amid Trump’s deportation threats

By Nelson A. King

Former Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille.

Haiti

Haiti’s presidential council fires prime minister

By Bert Wilkinson

TOPSHOT - Former President Jimmy Carter departs after the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church, in Plains, Georgia, on November 29, 2023. Carter died on November 19, 2023, at the age of 96, just two days after joining her husband in hospice care at their house in Plains.

News

100-year-old former President back in the running

By Vinette K. Pryce

Workers protect a facility ahead of the arrival of tropical storm Rafael in Havana on November 5, 2024. Cuba was bracing for Tropical Storm Rafael, which is expected to make landfall on the island as a hurricane on Nov. 6, compounding the misery wrought by a massive blackout and Hurricane Oscar.

Cuba

Tropical Storm Rafael batters Cuba

By Bert Wilkinson

Time to celebrate! Brooklyn Children's Museum relaunches monthly program, 'Ti Atis'.

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Children’s Museum relaunches ‘Ti Atis’ cultural series showcasing Haitian heritage

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