New York Local News – Caribbean Life

rally in support of haiti immigrants

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn pols and community groups unite in support of Haitian immigrants

Rogers Burgers Co-founders Josue Pierre, left, and Jonathan Pierre-Lafleur

Brooklyn

J’Ouvert in Flatbush: A celebration of Caribbean culture, resistance and community

By Nelson A. King

The Brooklyn-based Carlos Lezama Archives & Caribbean Cultural Center (CLACC-C) on Saturday, Aug. 23, hosted a successful Annual Youth Pan Fest in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.

Brooklyn

Successful Youth Pan Fest in Crown Heights

By Nelson A. King

dancers in pink outfits at launch of West Indian American Day Carnival at Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn

WIADCA launches 2025 Caribbean Carnival at Brooklyn Museum

By Nelson A. King

Damaris Valentin, left, and Lessica Wallock portray "Jamrock" Skymaxx Mas.

Brooklyn

Inside Life | Everybody’s talking about ‘Vive Le Carnivale’

By Vinette K. Pryce

Queens locals donned festive clothing as they celebrated Jamaica's 63rd Independence day on Tuesday, Aug 19.

QNS

Vibrant celebration marks Jamaica’s 63rd Independence Day at Queens Borough Hall

Kison Ventour with a portrayal for "Lustria.”

Grenada

SkyMaxx Mas’ ‘Wildest Dreams’ for Caribbean Carnival

By Nelson A. King

Abena Amory entertains patrons in October 2024 at the St. Vincent and the Grenadines' 45th Gala Independence Anniversary Luncheon at Russo's on the Bay in Howard Beach, Queens

Jamaica

Abena Amory lights up Jamaica’s 63rd Independence Anniversary Gala in Queens

By Nelson A. King

Signage of Rogers Burgers on 801 Rogers Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11226.

Brooklyn

Flatbush Flavor: Haitian duo powers Black Business Month with Rogers Burgers

By Nelson A. King

rum fest

AMNY

Celebrate rum culture at Brooklyn Rum Festival this weekend

New York City, NY - During Harlem Week, Governor Hochul signs legislation to celebrate the history and community of Harlem.

Bronx

Hochul signs legislation to celebrate history, community of Harlem

By Nelson A. King

The melodious voices of the Braata Folk Singers, on Aug. 10, filled the air over the Holy Family Church tarmac in Canarsie, at a Bankra Caribbean Folk Festival in partnership with Assembly Member Monique Chandler-Waterman and Assembly Member Jamie Williams, State Senator Roxanne Persaud, and U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries.

Brooklyn

From Flatlands to Festivity

By Tangerine Clarke

Celebrate the Caribbean BCM

Brooklyn Paper

‘A space for kids’: Brooklyn Children’s Museum to celebrate Caribbean culture with family festival

A migrant is detained by federal immigration officers at U.S. immigration court in Manhattan, in New York City, U.S., July 23, 2025.

Calls grow to halt ICE arrests at immigration hearings

By Nelson A. King

Attorney General Letitia James is challenging Nassau County’s trans sports ban.

James secures major victory in education funds

By Nelson A. King

New York State Attorney General Letitia James speaks at a news conference in New York, U.S., June 11, 2019.

James welcomes court order upholding birthright citizenship

By Nelson A. King

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The Town of Oyster Bay has backed out of its agreement with the Muslims on Long Island regarding a settlement that would have approved a Bethpage mosque's proposal and given the organization $3.95 million.

Town of Oyster Bay backs out of settlement agreement with Bethpage mosque

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