New York Local News – Caribbean Life

Tyrell Hankerson and Farah Louis, both New York City Council Members; Monique Chandler-Waterman, New York State Assemblywoman; and Clyde Vanel, New York State Assemblyman, attend an MWBE Networking Reception hosted by Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, New York State Assemblywoman, during the 55 Annual Legislative Conference in Albany this year 2026. The event connected minority- and women-owned business with government leaders to promote awareness, inclusion, and support.

Politics

State lawmakers call communities to Albany for 2026 MWBE Advocacy Day

By Orlande Fleury

Chef India Doris

AMNY

Chef India Doris mixes heritage with global flavor at Markette in Chelsea

Marlene Ferguson addresses the congregation.

Brooklyn

Retired RN Marlene Ferguson honored with ‘2026 Woman of the Year’ award

By Nelson A. King

Borough President Reynoso, Lion Dancers, and members of the public.

Brooklyn

Reynoso hosts spectacular Lunar New Year celebration

By Nelson A. King

Josue Pierre, district leader and co-founder of Rogers Burgers (left) with Jonathan Pierre Lafleur, executive director of Atelier Artist and co-founder of Rogers Burgers.

Brooklyn

Caribbean-owned Rogers Burgers lands residency at Brooklyn Children’s Museum

By Nelson A. King

New York State Attorney General, Letitia James, speaks during a news conference, to announce criminal justice reform in New York City, U.S., May 21, 2021.

James reminds New Yorkers of SNAP work requirements

By Nelson A. King

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson addressing the Black History Month event.

Black History Month

Gibson hosts annual Black History Month celebration

By Nelson A. King

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn.

Brooklyn

Modernizing SUNY Downstate Hospital

By Nelson A. King

Fresh fruit desserts, including durian, mango pancakes and a mango strawberry smoothie, are displayed at the Mango Mango café in Astoria.

Business

Fresh-fruit creations sweeten New York City’s dessert scene

By Tracey Khan

New York Family

Join us at the 2nd Annual Bronx Charter School Fair on Saturday 2/‌28!

Assembly MemberRodneyse Bichotte-Hermelyn in her office in Flatbush.

Politics

Brooklyn Kings County Dems rescind endorsement of Hochul

By Nelson A. King

Attorney General of New York Letitia James speaks onstage during the 39th Annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at BAM Peter Jay Sharp Building on Jan. 20, 2025 in New York City.

States move to block Trump’s Hudson Tunnel funding halt

By Nelson A. King

The late Sybil Teresa Smith, 98, left, with loving son Roger Gary during one of their many outings in Brooklyn. She was laid to rest on Jan.28, after passing away on Jan. 21, 2026.

Guyana

Designer Roger Gary mourns mother Sybil Teresa Smith, 98

By Tangerine Clarke

Jerelyn Rodriguez Williams, CEO and co-founder of The Knowledge House, leads the nonprofit’s efforts to expand access to technology education and career pathways for students from underrepresented communities.

Dominican Republic

The Knowledge House builds a pipeline of tech talent rooted in the Bronx

By Tracey Khan

New York Attorney General Letitia James walks to the podium during New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inauguration ceremony in New York City, U.S., Jan. 1, 2026.

AG James targets xAI over troubling Grok content

By Nelson A. King

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QNS

High School juniors launch LIFT to provide free tutoring for students in need

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Tyrell Hankerson and Farah Louis, both New York City Council Members; Monique Chandler-Waterman, New York State Assemblywoman; and Clyde Vanel, New York State Assemblyman, attend an MWBE Networking Reception hosted by Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, New York State Assemblywoman, during the 55 Annual Legislative Conference in Albany this year 2026. The event connected minority- and women-owned business with government leaders to promote awareness, inclusion, and support.

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