Month: November 2024

Unicare Adult Daycare celebrated the grand opening of its new location at Starlight Pavilion, 130-05 101 Ave, South Richmond Hill, Queens, NY, on Oct. 29. The event brought together community leaders, seniors, and staff to commemorate this significant milestone for the senior care facility. Susan Almodovar and her husband and two sons attended the opening event.Photo by Tracey Khan Owner Susan Almodovar shared heartfelt remarks during the ceremony, expressing gratitude […]

New York City’s Mayor, Eric Adams, announced last weekend that his administration will no longer issue vouchers to migrants/or asylum seekers to pay for food. The pilot program distributed debit cards to migrant families staying in city-funded hotels, allowing them to buy food and other supplies. Now, it is no longer so. Mayor Adams announced the decision to discontinue the prepaid debit card financed by the City of New York, […]

Pepper EVERYTHING! While it may seem that Caribbean foods are spicy, that’s not the case. However, there are times we do enjoy firey treats. like this Pepper Crab, I did a few days back. Like the Pepper Calamari, various Pepper Shrimp, as well as the Pepper Lobster, this one ranks high for the heat level. Photo by Chris De La Rosa You’ll Need.. 2 lbs Crabs (cleaned, cut 1/2) 1 […]

Amid continual disparagement and fears of mass deportation of Haitians and other immigrants by President-Elect Donald J. Trumps, Haitians in New York in general remain steadfast in focusing on values that they say unite all Americans. “As a proud Haitian-American and a firm believer in the power of democracy, I recognize that elections reflect the will of the people and that, in a democracy, we sometimes experience outcomes we may […]

Antigua and Barbuda Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne has told the Jamaica-based Sandals Resorts International (SRI) to consider removing its property from his country after he claimed that the luxury hotel brand, Sandals, has adopted a policy of not wanting to pay taxes. Browne said that Sandals, which owns the 373-room Sandals Grande Antigua, a six-star, all-inclusive, adults-only resort, owes an estimated EC$30 million (US$11.1 million) in taxes. […]

Lenny Green, award-winning host of the hugely popular radio show The Quiet Storm, aired on WBLS 107.5FM, was one of the esteemed honorees at this year’s 8th Annual SITA Awards Program, recently held at the prestigious Jamaica Performing Arts Center in Queens. The exclusive evening brought together celebrities, community partners, and attendees to network, engage with like-minded visionaries and honor some of the community’s best and brightest. Green was honored […]