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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

Joe Bagdonavich at Reggae Sumfest 2022.

Music

Reggae Sumfest tixes ‘moving along nicely’

By Nelson A. King

Reggae-dancehall artiste Alkaline.

Music

Wembley erupts as Alkaline drops a juggernaut performance

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican reggae icon Buju Banton.

Music

Buju Banton, Beres Hammond to headline Best of the Best Music Fest

By Nelson A. King

Dr. Frankie McIntosh, right, receives Induction Award from Mistress of Ceremonies and Former St. Vincent and the Grenadines Culture Minister Renee Baptiste, and Calypsonian and Culture Ambassador Cyril "Scorcher" Thomas.

Music

Frankie McIntosh among first inductees into Vincentian Cultural Hall of Fame

By Nelson A. King

Denis Bowman offers "Instructions" at the inaugural SVG Cultural Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

What A Night!

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican-born youth leader Andre A. Samuels.

People

Jamaican coach pushes churches to welcome and uplift young people

By Nelson A. King

New York City Mayor Eric Adams arrives for Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch’s “State of the NYPD” address on January 30, 2025 in New York City. The Justice Department is reportedly in talks to drop its corruption case against Mayor Adams. Adams is schedule to stand trial on federal corruption charges on April 21, 2025.

News

Adams blasts City Council lawsuit opposing ICE Office on Rikers as ‘baseless’

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City Council Speaker Adams speaks about the right-to-shelter law City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams.

News

End Maternal Mortality: Black Maternal Health Week renews call to action

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City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams.

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

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Grammy-winning producer, engineer and composer, J-Vibe.

Music

Spark Up’ with Collie Buddz, Busy Signal and J-Vibe: Summer’s ultimate reggae anthem

By Nelson A. King

From left, Blare Stoddart (TJB Philly); honoree Karlene Largie; Irwine G. Clare, Snr. OD (TJB); and honoree Sandra Brunson, Second Round Foundation.

News

Team Jamaica Bickle receives $15k from Second Round Foundation

By Nelson A. King

New York Attorney General Letitia James.

National

James stands with law firms unlawfully targeted by Trump

By Nelson A. King

CTO Secretary-General and CEO Dona Regis-Prosper.

Tourism

Caribbean Week in New York set to celebrate culture, connection and commerce

By Nelson A. King

Reggae Sumfest CEO Josef “Joe” Bogdanovich.

Music

Reggae Sumfest Boss Joe Bogdanovich confirms Vybz Kartel for Reggae Sumfest 2025

By Nelson A. King

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

AGs take action against Trump’s ‘Ideological Deportation Policy’

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