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EXCLUSIVE: Newly appointed NYC Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels visits Bronx school where he began teaching career

Jan. 1, 2026, New York City, New York, USA: Immigrants swear in Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams, with his wife India Sneed and family looking on, during a ceremony at City Hall. Zohran Mamdani was later sworn in as the 112th Mayor of New York City at City Hall. Mamdani is the city's first Muslim mayor, its first of South Asian descent and the first to be born in Africa. At 34, he is also the city's youngest mayor since the late 19th century.

Grenada

Williams inaugurated on steps of City Hall

By Nelson A. King

Flushing Bank CEO John Buran

LI Press

Flushing Financial merging with Ocean First

From left, Christopher Benjamin - community relations officer at the Consular General's office of Jamaica. Rev. Kimberley Council - Brooklyn Deputy Borough President NYC, Monique Chandler-Waterman - NYC Assemblymember, Dr. Bill Tinglin, Ariel Bowen, officer-in-charge of the Consulate General of Jamaica. Dr. Una Clarke, OD, former NYC Council Member, Jumaane D. Williams – public advocate of the City of New York, Phara Souffrant Forrest -NYC Assembly Member, Rita Joseph - NYC Council Member, and Bishop Dr. Cecil Riley.

Jamaica

Jamaican Rising Day Parade elevates heritage on US stage

By Nelson A. King

Governor Kathy Hochul delivers remarks at the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the NYS Office of Trade & Tourism on Nov. 6, 2025 in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Housing

Nearly $2B for over 6,600 affordable homes

By Nelson A. King

A child looks at Santa Claus with wonder, having seen him for the first time.

Addabbo brings holiday joy with Santa to community youth

By Nelson A. King

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Brooklyn

Persaud hosts Annual Holiday Toy Distribution, serving over 400 Brooklyn children

By Nelson A. King

New York City Mayor Eric Adams

Housing

Adams unveils ‘Manhattan Plan’ to build 100,000 new homes

By Nelson A. King

From left, Immigration Attorney Melnia Cordis, host of the Reset Talk Show, JR Giddings, family, Maria Weigand, Mrs. Sharon Weigand, Audiologist, SUNY Downstate Hospital, John Weigand, Public Advocate Jumaane Willliams, volunteer Claire Patterson-Monah, and children with their toys, at the 2nd Annual toy giveaway, hosted by the Reset Talk Show, at Reflections Church, on Dec. 13, 2025.

Brooklyn

Reset Talk Show hosts Holiday Giveaway for children in Brooklyn

By Tangerine Clarke

Karine Jean-Pierre, center, former Press Secretary for President Joe Biden and first Haitian-American to hold that role, with Rogers Burgers co-founders Jonathan Pierre, left, and Josue Pierre

Haiti

Rogers Burgers carries Caribbean pride to NY’s top burger list

By Nelson A. King

Guyana Consulate Staffer, Karen Pesaud, President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, and Sudesh Persaud, (husband and wife) pose with the head-of-state's at the International Center for Democracy Christmas during a layover in NYC, on his way to Guyana, on Dec. 13, 2025.

Guyana

President Ali praises Diaspora loyalty during Holiday stop in New York

By Tangerine Clarke

Father drumming on a couch next to his daughter and wife on Kwanzaa

New York Family

Awesome Kwanzaa Events in New York City 2025

Candidate for Assembly Member in District 59, Jibreel Jalloh, sixth from left, (holding microphone) surrounded by residents, faith leaders, business owners, veterans,political organizations, and supporters at a Nov 30, campaign launch for Assembly Member of District 59.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn’s Jibreel Jalloh enters 2026 Assembly Race

By Tangerine Clarke

NY Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a press conference on the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) at Manhattan Federal Courthouse on Feb. 14, 2025 in New York City.

Housing

Real estate developer sued for illegally deregulating rent stabilized apartments

By Nelson A. King

Governor Kathy Hochul at the 217th session of the Basic School of the New York State Police Academy. The ceremony was held at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany.

NYSCA awards $63M in arts and culture grants

By Nelson A. King

Prof. Martin Felix delivers the featured address at the 136th Anniversary Celebration at Fenimore Street United Methodist Church.

Grenada

Grenadian academic, community activist underscores ‘Unity in Diversity’

By Nelson A. King

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Anti-Zionist protesters were filmed chanting in support of Hamas, according to a video posted by Luke Tress on his X account.

Anti-Zionist protesters caught on camera shouting support for Hamas near Kew Gardens Hills synagogue criticized by Mamdani and other officials

New 1 1/4 mile pole at new Belmont Park with grandstand under construction in background

Horse racing in New York set for dramatic change in 2026 with opening of new Belmont Park, closing of Aqueduct this summer