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Democratic representatives protest on the floor of the Tennessee House of Representatives during a special session, opposing efforts by the state's Republican leadership in redistricting congressional election maps, in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S., May 7, 2026.

Politics

Rep. Clarke rips Tennessee’s ‘rigged’ congressional maps

By Nelson A. King

Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness gives his acceptance speech during the American Foundation for the University of the West Indies event on Friday, April 17, 2026.

Jamaica

Jamaica struggles to make progress in campaign to become a republic

By Bert Wilkinson

FILE PHOTO: Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali attends state funeral of Suriname’s former president Chan Santokhi

Guyana

Caribbean Round-up: The Bahamas’ rating increases, Guyana funds farmers, and Bank of Jamaica searches for new governor

By Devika Ragoonanan

Looking north from Fort Charlotte in St. Vincent.

St. Vincent joins other small islands in selling golden passports

By Bert Wilkinson

FILE PHOTO: 80th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York

Antigua

Antiguan cabinet swears to oath without reference to British monarchy

By Bert Wilkinson

Congressman Gabe Evans.

Guyana

Congressman urges US to address China’s growing influence in Guyana

By Bert Wilkinson

Josh Schneps and Vicki Schneps, owners of Schneps Media

AMNY

Schneps Media dominates New York state with record-setting win at New York Press Association Better Newspaper Contest

A retirement dedication to Caribbean Life's Michael Kevin Williams.

News

‘It was a nice run’: Caribbean Life editor Kevin Williams announces retirement

By Nelson A. King

Britain's King Charles arrives in Sandys Parish, Bermuda, May 1, 2026.

Bermuda

King Charles exposed to cruel slave artefacts in Bermuda

By Bert Wilkinson

The New York State Senate approved New York State Senator Zellnor Myrie's legislation that would enable Haitian Creole speakers eligible for language assistance.

Politics

New York Senate passes legislation on Haitian Creole voter protections

By Nelson A. King

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, left, presented a Proclamation to Rapper and Civic Leader Moses Shyne Barrow, alongside Public Advocate Jumaane Williams at East Flatbush Young Men’s Mentorship Expo on Saturday, April 25.

News

Antonio Reynoso honors Shyne with Key to Brooklyn

By Tangerine Clarke

Disability advocate Latavia Sturdivant, who lives in Yonkers, NY.

News

Airlines damaging wheelchairs: A systemic issue for the Disability Community

By Milette Millington

U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke addresses congregation at Fenimore Street United Methodist Church in Brooklyn on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

Clarke laments ‘trying times’ in America’s history

By Nelson A. King

CEO and Founder of Chicago Beyond, Liz Dozier and Brooklyn College President, Michelle J. Anderson elaborate on the challenges women face with Maternal Mental Health.

Health

Beyond celebrations: Brooklyn leaders tackle Maternal Mental Health

By Dawn Plummer

Image via mcg.metrocreativeconnection.com

News

Happy Mother’s Day 2026

By Tangerine Clarke

New York, USA - May 1, 2012: Man holding NY Nurses Association banner on Union Square during 1st May demonstration.

News

Labor beckons ‘strong’ May Day protest

By Vinette K. Pryce

More from Around NYC

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Opinion | Congestion pricing is here to stay. Let’s fix what it has broken in the South Bronx

Richard Swygert was sentenced to 75 years to life in prison for shooting a 20-year-old Rosedale man to death and wounding two others in front of the notorious and now-closed Umbrella Hotel in Kew Gardens during the early morning hours of New Year’s Day 2021.

Bronx man gets 75 years to life in prison for Umbrella Hotel shooting in Kew Gardens that killed one, injured two others: DA

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Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, Bronx orgs rally against ICE activity in Norwood

Firefighters at scene of Staten Island explosion

Staten Island shipyard explosion leaves one civilian dead, 34 FDNY members hospitalized with serious injuries