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A Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center, New York City.

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City lights festive nod to Christmas, Chanukkah and Kwanzaa

By Vinette K. Pryce

Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke addresses a town hall meeting at George Wingate High School Auditorium in Brooklyn on Jun. 16, 2025.

NYIC, Clarke strongly condemn Trump’s ‘hold’ on immigration applications from Haiti, non-European countries

By Nelson A. King

Office cleaners who service 373 and 381 Park Ave South in Manhattan rally outside 381 Park Ave on Nov. 20.

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Manhattan office cleaners rally to defend immigration services, health benefits

By Nelson A. King

St. Lucia's Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre attends the Canada-CARICOM Summit in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada October 18, 2023.

St Lucia

Electoral Observation Mission calls for reforms to improve St. Lucia’s electoral system

By Nelson A. King

Murad Awawdeh

Caribbean

Caribbean advocates condemn Trump’s ‘escalating attacks’ on lawful immigration pathways

By Nelson A. King

New York Attorney General Letitia James.

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Reminder of home utilities rights ahead of winter season

By Nelson A. King

Members of HCC prepare to release the ballons memorializing those lost to AIDS.

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Capracare coalesces Caribbean Community on World AIDS Day

By Nelson A. King

BUSS congregants on prayer walk leaving from St. Marks UMC and Ghana Wesley UMC.

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Brooklyn’s UMCs shift focus to ‘street ministry’

By Nelson A. King

A group of volunteers standing in a room at the Brooklyn-based organization Neighbors Together, which is a soup kitchen, social service hub, and community advocacy center.

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Local organizations collaborate to fight food insecurity in NYC

By Milette Millington

Community organizer and The C.U.R.E. R.A.T.E.R. nonprofit founder, Vaughn Jefferson (left), who commissioned the Dr. Frank Mickens mural, with mural artist UncuttArt.

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New Dr. Frank Mickens mural highlights free community celebration day in Bed-Stuy

By Nelson A. King

From left, Council Member Rita Joseph, PS 135 Superintendent Celeste Terry, Principal of PS 135 Mrs. Mcrae, front, Assembly Member Monique Chandler-Waterman, Busta Rhymes, Dr. Meda Leacock, and others helping the Blessings Don't Stop singer distribute turkeys on Nov.22, 2025 at PS 135.

Brooklyn

Busta Rhymes, community leaders deliver big Thanksgiving giveback

By Tangerine Clarke

The Decorations Committee members display a large bread to be cut up and distributed to congregants.

Brooklyn

Faith, gratitude shine at Fenimore Street UMC’s Harvest celebration

By Nelson A. King

Sesame Flyers International, Kaisokah Moko Jumbies USA, Inc, Pan in Motion and Batingua Arts Cultural Dance Program, made their debut at the World-famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade in NYC.

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Give thanks to Macy’s Kool Yule, reggae & Santa too

By Vinette K. Pryce

Jamaica Consul General to New York Alsion Roach Wilson.

Jamaica

Jamaica Consulate General NY announces funeral for CG Alsion Roach-Wilson

By Nelson A. King

New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Jamaica

James joins growing calls for TPS for Jamaicans

By Nelson A. King

Incredible Smoked Jerk Turkey recipe.

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Incredible Smoked Jerk Turkey

By Chris De La Rosa

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