New York Local News – Caribbean Life

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QNS

Conch Shell International Film Festival, highlighting Caribbean filmmakers, coming to Forest Hills this October

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Harlem Village shines spotlight on African-American heritage

By Vinette K. Pryce

A spirited dance sequence entertains the audience at the Annual Guyana Folk Festival fun day to end the 2024 season at Old Boys and Girls High School in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.

Guyana

The 24th Guyana folk festival season ends with spectacular cultural presentation, cuisine and camaraderie

By Tangerine Clarke

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QNS

Legendary hip hop DJs with ties to Queens inducted into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame

NY: Thousands celebrate the West Indian Day Parade.

Brooklyn Paper

Vibrant West Indian Day Parade showcases Brooklyn’s Caribbean culture, despite tragic shooting

Senator Kevin Parker with a family showcasing backpacks donated by Spectrum at his 17th Annual Back-to-school festival in Paerdegat Park, on Aug. 24.

Brooklyn

Sen. Parker partners with community for 17th back-to-school event

By Tangerine Clarke

New York Attorney General Letitia James

AG James vows to continue protecting New Yorkers’ voting rights

By Nelson A. King

Pastor Louis H. Straker, Jr., in blue suit, fourth from left, presents check to Verna Arthur, to his immediate left, and Consul General Rondy "Luta" McIntosh, flanked by parishioners and members of the SVG Relief Committee USA, Inc.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn church makes ‘generous’ financial donation to SVG Hurricane Beryl Relief

By Nelson A. King

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Schneps Podcasts

Silvercup Studios: The Heartbeat of NYC Film and TV Production with Kris Bagwell

amaica Consul General to NY Alsion Wilson addresses the official launching of the Caribbean Diaspora United in honor of Caribbean-American Heritage Month at Russo's on the Bay in Howard Beach, Queens.

Jamaica

Jamaican Independence Anniversary Church Service rescheduled for Queens

By Nelson A. King

Kevin Sookdeo, Director of Operations, with Founder Tony Singh

People

Calvary’s Mission Food Pantry aims to raise funds for daily service at upcoming banquet

By Tracey Khan

A mother and daughter pictured at a past Curl Fest celebration.

Brooklyn

Curl Fest is coming to Lena Horne bandshell in Prospect Park this weekend

By Tangerine Clarke

Sponsors and Supporters joined author Kamla Millwood, fifth from left, during her first July 28 book tour launch at the Brooklyn Children's Museum in Crown Heights.

Books

Author Kamala K. Millwood launches book tour at Brooklyn Children’s Museum

By Tangerine Clarke

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Queens

Musicians of Color highlight Queens Museum artists-in-residence program

By Milette Millington

independence

QNS

Jamaican pride shines at Independence Day event at Queens Borough Hall

Kings County Judicial Nominees from left to right -- Abayomi Ajaiyeoba Whint, Esq., Tawanna M. St. Louis, Esq. and Hon. Mark Kagan

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Dems name new Civil Court judges

By Nelson A. King

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Glendale community gathers for 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Dry Harbor Playground, honoring victims and first responders

Caban

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