New York State Assemblywoman Monique Chandler-Waterman, Assembly District 58 Mental Health Task Force and New York City Public Advocate, Jumaane Williams, as well as activists and community members on Thursday, May 25 closed out Mental Health Awareness Month with a rally to raise awareness about mental health resources followed by a community outreach event. The… Read More

Volunteers of the non-profit Calvary’s Mission Food Pantry, founded by humanitarian Guyanese American Tony Singh, on May 19, took a break from their weekly Saturday charitable duties to socialize, and be served dinner at the group’s 2nd Annual Fundraising Gala at Terrace on the Park banquet hall queens, while raising funds to combat food insecurity. With… Read More

Club Leon are champions of the 2023 Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League after defeating Los Angeles FC 1-0 in the final second leg on Sunday night at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. With the win, Club Leon defeated LAFC 3-1 on aggregate to claim their first ever CONCACAF crown, CONCACAF said. “It was an electric… Read More

There’s a sizzlin’ collabo coming your way from Natesha and Mr. Easy. Just in time for summer, the duo will deliver “Hot Boy,” which is bound to rock many a playlist, radio and clubs. Boasting a fusion of dancehall, reggae and R&B sounds, “Hot Boy” will easily appeal to a cross-section of music lovers upon… Read More

Recent reports coming from the office of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) indicated that the tourism industry in Jamaica is experiencing a hefty first quarter. This announcement was recently made by the Director General of the PIOJ, Dr. Wayne Henry. Dr. Henry was speaking during the PIOJ semi-quarterly media briefing on May 30, 2023,… Read More

The Queens Rising Calendar, Marketing Initiative and Launch Events all began on Thursday to show off the best of what Queens has to offer in June. According to the group, Queens Rising, there are over 50 arts and cultural events in Queens this weekend alone. A month-long, multi-disciplinary arts celebration created to highlight the borough’s… Read More

Summer weather is here, and there is no better time to be on the streets of New York—especially at our city’s bustling outdoor restaurants. At the height of the pandemic, our temporary outdoor dining program served millions of New Yorkers and saved 100,000 jobs.  It allowed cooks, waiters, busboys, and all those who depend on the… Read More

Multi-Award-winning Reggae-dancehall superstar Sean Paul has been on a roll in 2023, delivering hit after hit with some of the hottest names in Latin music. From his collaboration with Karol G on “Karmika,” which topped Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart, to his recent release with Feid on “Niña Bonita”, which has amassed over 100 million… Read More

The United Nations on June 1, announced that Trinidad & Tobago’s Ambassador, Dennis Francis will take the helm of the UN’s main policy-making body, starting in September. According to the UN News, Ambassador Francis, who has had a nearly 40-year career was elected by acclamation during a ceremony in the iconic General Assembly Hall at… Read More

Foodie Nation chef Shaun, a Trinbagonian, who became a social media sensation by sharing his Caribbean family recipes via Facebook, on May 19, joined Travelspan to showcase ALLFROM1SUPPLIER.COM a platform that ships Caribbean homecooked food and groceries from the kitchen of Curry Roti Box, in South Richmond Hill, Queens. Businessman, Nohar Singh, and owner of the… Read More