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From Yard the Series premiers to large audience in Jamaica
Sure Thing Productions said, From Yard the Series – the immigrant urban drama about one Jamaican man’s quest to find his personal and professional destiny on the rough streets of New York City, premiered to a large and enthusiastic audience at the Palace Cineplex theatre, Sovereign Center in Kingston, Jamaica this past Monday, Sept. 18. The… Read More
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Complessi ATC di via Biglieri: sgomberate cantine e recuperati due appartamenti occupati abusivamente
Questa mattina agenti della Polizia municipale, su richiesta dell’Agenzia Territoriale per la Casa, nel corso di un’operazione di sgombero e verifica dello stato delle cantine dei complessi Atc di via Biglieri, hanno chiuso l’accesso a 5 cantine dove sono stati rinvenuti giacigli di fortuna, masserizie e vecchi mobili e, dopo aver sgomberato i locali e… Read More
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TALKING SOCA
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of soca, Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) and Brooklyn-based Caribbean cultural organization Tropicalfete, Inc. recently hosted the Soca Conversation Series with Trinidadian Kees Dieffenthaller, also known as Kes, lead singer of Kes The Band. According to Alton Aimable, the St. Lucian-born founder and president of Tropicalfete, Inc., the series shone “a spotlight on soca” and… Read More
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Sustainable Mixed-Use Development in NYC w Matt Schwartz
Sustainable mixed-use developments have been gaining prominence in New York City as the city continues to prioritize sustainability and environmentally friendly urban planning. These developments integrate residential, commercial, and often retail spaces in a way that minimizes environmental impact, promotes energy efficiency, and enhances the overall quality of life for residents and visitors. They are designed… Read More
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Senator Parker hosts Black College Expo
Creating opportunities for higher education has been a feature of State Senator Kevin Parker’s leadership throughout his tenure in the Senate. In keeping with this edict, the Brooklyn lawmaker joined forces with BlackCollegeExpo to host a Black College Expo at Medgar Evers College. The event allowed participants to explore higher education options while celebrating the… Read More
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Molestie e catcalling, parte dai giovani il contrasto alle violenza di genere
Il problema della violenza sulle donne richiede vicinanza e attenzione a coloro che ne sono vittime. Tuttavia, per compiere passi avanti su questo turpe fenomeno, è necessaria una svolta educativa cominciando dalle giovani generazioni. Questa mattina, a Palazzo Civico, la Consulta Femminile comunale ha presentato, in collaborazione di esperti, i risultati emersi da un questionario… Read More
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Hochul deploys more National Guard personnel to support asylum seeker crisis
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday deployed an additional 150 members of the New York National Guard to support the ongoing response to the asylum seeker and migrant crisis. Many of asylum seekers coming to New York from the southern border states are nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Venezuela and Cuba. In view of this new deployment,… Read More
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Biodiversity and tourism: An intricate relationship in the Caribbean
Every year on Sept. 27, we celebrate World Tourism Day. This special occasion has been observed since 1980 and commemorates the adoption of the Statutes of the Organization in 1970, which paved the way for the establishment of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). This year, the theme is “tourism and green investments.” At… Read More
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