News – Caribbean Life

Women hold belongings as they cross a flooded area after heavy rains brought by Hurricane Melissa caused deadly flooding, in Petit Goave, Haiti October 31, 2025.

Bahamas

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Dr. Nicole Grimes, founder and CEO of Carib Biz Network (CBN), leads a mission to empower Caribbean entrepreneurs and creatives through education, networking, and celebration across the diaspora.

News

Carib Biz Network builds community, expands reach with bold year of events

By Tracey Khan

Murad Awawdeh, NYIC’s executive director

Jamaica

NYIC urges Trump to grant TPS for Jamaica

By Nelson A. King

New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Bahamas

AG Letitia James warns against charity scams amid Hurricane Melissa relief efforts

By Nelson A. King

BOTT Founder Leslie Lambert (center) and La’Shawn Allen-Muhammad of the Central Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation with attendees of “Brooklyn Built” in East New York.

News

Brooklyn nonprofit tackles skilled-labor shortage with Workforce Program

By Tracey Khan

Nearly 2 million New Yorkers rely on SNAP to provide food.

News

Editorial | Feeding the hungry through SNAP is a constitutional duty for New York and beyond

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City Council Member Mercedes Narcisse

Caribbean

Caribbean politicians seek re-election

By Nelson A. King

Judge Jacqueline Williams at the Brooklyn Canarsie Lions' Annual Masquerade Ball on Oct. 17, 2025 in Canarsie, Brooklyn.

Courts

Battle for the Bench: Williams and Eze vie for Kings County Court seats

By Nelson A. King

A group of attendees, at booths getting ready for the 8th Annual Trina Williams Far Rockaway Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Awareness Walk, sponsored by various local organizations, including The Campaign Against Hunger (TCAH).

News

Walking for Trina: Far Rockaway honors beloved educator in Annual Awareness March

By Milette Millington

Singer Melba Moore unveils her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California, U.S., August 10, 2023.

Arts & Entertainment

‘This Is It’ – Moore’s curtain calls from an autobiographical read

By Vinette K. Pryce

U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke.

Clarke, immigration advocates condemn ICE raid in Chinatown

By Nelson A. King

Brooklyn Canarsie Lions Club Member Kamla Millwood in full masquerade costume hits the dance floor.

Dance

Success behind the mask

By Nelson A. King

Breast cancer survivors receive an award, with CABS' CEO Sherly Demosthenes-Atkinson, fourth from left, and CABS' staff member Lanicia Francis, left.

Health

CABS honors 12 at Annual Circle of Care Awards and Benefit Gala

By Nelson A. King

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. hosted a spirited Diwali celebration at the Kissena Hindu Center in Queens, and presented Citation of Honor to community leaders who have made significant contributions throughout the borough. From left are Dr. Vipul Patel, Sami Sarkar, Guyanese-born Dr. Sharla Madho-Khargi, Dr. Shreeya Tuladhar, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. (in back), Nagasser Ramgarib, Ashif Ahmed, and Rasik Sanghavi. The event was held on Oct. 16.

Queens

Queens BP Donovan Richards Jr. Diwali celebration honors seven

By Tangerine Clarke

Election day man at polls

AMNY

2025 Elections: What you need to know before voting

Roland Ottley, Esq. in his law office.

‘Affidavit alone won’t cut it’: Brooklyn immigration lawyer warns of stricter Green Card rules

By Nelson A. King

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