New York Local News – Caribbean Life

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

James wins court order restoring critical education funds to states

By Nelson A. King

James Christopher

Haiti

Resolution honoring Haitian Heritage Month 2025 passes, championed by Bichotte Hermelyn

By Nelson A. King

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AMNY

‘Never go back!’ Hundreds united on Staten Island for 50-year celebration of Willowbrook State School closure decree

Rondel Boodram, owner of Sandz NY surrounded by guests as they enjoy the vibrant ambiance of Sandz NYC’s soft opening, featuring live music and Caribbean-inspired décor.

Business

Sandz NYC ushers in new era of Caribbean Culture in Queens

By Tracey Khan

Because Roots Event

Brooklyn Paper

‘Because, Roots’ brings Brooklyn voices together through storytelling, New York City subway map

Henry A. Garrido, executive director of District Council 37.

Workers at Brooklyn Museum get lifeline

By Nelson A. King

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Brooklyn Paper

Op-ed | Viva il Papa! Memories of the people’s pope

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Brooklyn Paper

New Prospect Park sculpture ‘Monuments to Motherhood’ celebrates caregivers

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 directs State Flags lowered in honor of His Holiness Pope Francis

By Nelson A. King

Davis showcases a spread of Trinidadian favorites, including callaloo at the Queens of Food and Beverage scene event in Brooklyn.

Business

A Taste of Trinidad on Long Island: Trini Bites brings Caribbean flavor to the suburbs

By Tracey Khan

City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams.

City Council sues Adams for allowing ICE to operate office on Rikers Island

By Nelson A. King

New York Attorney General Letitia James.

National

James stands with law firms unlawfully targeted by Trump

By Nelson A. King

At Red Rooster, Harlem's Culinary and Cultural Traditions Take Center Stage.

Bronx

Red Rooster Harlem: Where food, music, and community thrive

By Tracey Khan

Students rally on the steps of Tweed Courthouse in lower Manhattan on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

High school students lead rally demanding Mayor Adams halt budget cuts

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 warns of Trump’s devastating cuts to NY infrastructure

By Nelson A. King

City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams.

NYIC, Speaker Adams rip Mayor Adams for opening ICE office on Rikers Island

By Nelson A. King

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‘Getting dizzy just thinking about it’: Bronx borrowers scramble as student loan collections return

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Twenty people indicted in Queens-based $4.6M vehicle theft ring after three-year probe: DA

Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks about budget and affordability

Final state budget includes Gov. Hochul’s affordability measures as she prepares for tough 2026 re-election fight

Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks about budget and affordability

Final state budget includes Gov. Hochul’s affordability measures as she prepares for tough 2026 re-election fight