Month: June 2025

Once the beloved benefactor of his father's legacy to govern New York State, Andrew Cuomo now seeks New York City endorsement to revive his political future. Following the death of Governor Mario Cuomo, it was an easy transition for the offspring to continue a dynasty by delivering Democratic principles.  For a time, what seemed a romantic relationship with New Yorkers grew, heightening when the Covid 19 pandemic endeared him to […]

Caribbean immigration advocates on Thursday strongly condemned President Donald J. Trump’s termination of a parole program for Haitians, Cubans, Venezuelans, and Nicaraguans. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said on Thursday that it has begun sending termination notices to over 530,000 of those nationals who were paroled into the US under a Biden-era parole program known as CHNV. The San Diego, CA-based Haitian Bridge Alliance (HBA) said the termination letters […]

New York Attorney General Letitia James on Wednesday joined a coalition of 17 other attorneys general in condemning President Trump for unlawfully deploying the California National Guard against protestors in California, without coordination with state leadership. “The president’s decision to federalize and deploy California’s National Guard without the consent of California state leaders is unlawful, unconstitutional, and undemocratic,” they said in a joint statement. “The federal administration should be working […]

Here’s yet another one of those ‘country’ dishes mom would make with dad in mind. Back then, she’d normally use Bodi (also known as bora or snakebean) when we didn’t have string beans in the kitchen garden. You’ll find variations of this dish on the website where I used salted Beef, leftover stewed pork or chicken, and I believe there’s a version where I used salted cod. You’ll Need… 1 […]

With long-time fan favorites and a selection of new songs, Jamaica, Queens-based Braata Productions said on Friday, June 6, that it plans to return to Off-Broadway with "Unplugged — A Caribbean Choral Experience." Braata Productions said this year's season will "center the individual voices of the award-winning choral group. "The Singers will share their musical journeys, bringing an intimate touch to the songs that have shaped them," it said. Braata […]

The Broadway League’s Black to Broadway initiative announced on Thursday, June 12, the performers for the 5th Annual Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth, a free outdoor concert in Times Square, on Thursday, June 19, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (rain or shine). The Broadway League said Flagstar Bank will be this year’s presenting sponsor. It said the Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth concert will feature performers from 15 shows, including: & Juliet; Boop! […]

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) Commissioner Laurie Cumbo, and NYC Tourism + Conventions President and CEO Julie Coker on Tuesday announced several upcoming events that will take place as part of the administration’s “Founded By NYC” campaign, commemorating the 400th anniversary of New York City. Originally unveiled at the end of 2024, Adams said Founded By NYC celebrates New York City’s […]

The Brooklyn-based Caribbean-American Lawyers Association, Inc. (CALA) last Thursday, Jun. 5, bestowed honors on four outstanding individuals during its Gala 2nd Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony at El Caribe Country Club on Strickland Avenue in Brooklyn. Kings County Administrative Judge Genine D. Edwards received the Outstanding Jurist Award; Rudyard Whyte, Esq., CALA’s vice president, received the President’s Award; Carl Forbes, Jr., Esq., received the Founder’s Award; and Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte-Hermelyn, […]