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James applauds passage of legislation to protect New Yorkers from deed theft
New York Attorney General Letitia James on Tuesday applauded the State Legislature for passing legislation, sponsored by State Sen. Brian Kavanagh and Assemblymember Helene Weinstein, that will reform the state’s civil laws to provide more tools to prevent deed theft and help New Yorkers stay in their homes. The bill, drafted jointly with Attorney General James,… Read More
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Op-Ed: Summer Streets is coming to all five boroughs
In New York City, our streets aren’t just streets. They are where we walk, eat, play, and come together as one city. As mayor, I am committed to reclaiming our streets for everyone to enjoy safely. New Yorkers shouldn’t have to travel to Europe to experience open summer streets. We have them right here in… Read More
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Op-ed | The importance of finding funding for CUNY, an engine of opportunity
As a former CUNY student and the daughter of an alumnus, I experienced firsthand how CUNY opens doors of opportunity, especially for women and people of color. Mayor Eric Adams, too, has benefited from a CUNY education, with degrees from both City Tech and John Jay College. CUNY has given countless New Yorkers, like us,… Read More
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Mango Festival returns to Nevis
The Caribbean island of Nevis has announced the return of the famous Nevis Mango Festival, a popular event drawing attention from both international and local audiences. Taking place from Jun. 30 to Jul. 2, 2023, the Nevis Tourism Authority (NTA) said on Thursday that the Nevis Mango Festival gives visitors “the opportunity to learn about… Read More
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Chart-topping Dancehall Star Kranium drops ‘Vibes Weekend’
Chart-topping, dancehall star Kranium is back with a new single “Vibes Weekend,” a catchy and upbeat tune that celebrates the joy of living in the moment. The song, which features his signature smooth vocals and infectious melodies, is available on all streaming platforms and attaining great global buzz, according to Brooklyn-based, Jamaican entertainment publicist Ronnie… Read More
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Caribbean American Heritage Month Celebration: Caribbean jurist Sylvia Hinds-Radix serves as NYC Corporation counsel
In an historic vote, in February 2022, New York City Council voted unanimously to confirm Caribbean-born jurist Sylvia O. Hinds-Radix as the City’s new Corporation counsel. By voting 51-0, the council created history in making Barbadian Hinds-Radix the first Caribbean-born woman to serve in that capacity in New York City’s history. As Corporation Counsel, Hinds-Radix, whose… Read More
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Richards, Balogun goals deliver another CNL crown to USA
Goals from Chris Richards and Folarin Balogun delivered a second straight CONCACAF Nations League (CNL) crown to the United States, who defeated Canada 2-0 in the 2022-23 CNL Final Sunday night at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. CONCACAF said Chris Richards and Folarin Balogun etched their names into the US Soccer record books by becoming the first and second players to score their… Read More
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Guyanese native Andrea S. Ogle appointed judge of the Civil Court of New York
Judge Andrea Sabita Ogle was officially inducted into the Civil Court of the City of New York, one year after making history as the first ever biracial, and the first woman, and Guyanese-born, nominated by the Queens Democratic Party, chaired by Congressman Gregory Meeks. Judge Ogle, who was supported by a packed court room of… Read More
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Early voting starts in NY Primary
Early voting in New York started on Saturday, June 17, and runs until Sunday, June 25, 2023. Primary Election Day is on Tuesday, June 27. Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte-Hermelyn, chair of the Brooklyn Democratic Party, urges the public to vote. “Every single vote makes a difference,” said the Haitian-American representative for the 42nd Assembly District in Brooklyn.… Read More
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