Month: November 2025

West Indies selectors have dropped Guyanese left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie from the squad for their five-match T20 series against New Zealand due to a dip in form, according to a release from Cricket West Indies (CWI). The CWI release stated that it's not the end of the road for the 30-year-old Motie, as the spinner is expected to work with specialists through collaboration with the Royal Sports Group, the owners […]

Alsion Roach-Wilson, the eleventh person to hold the post of Jamaica’s Consul General in New York, died on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at her home in New York. Jamaica’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Kamina Johnson-Smith confirmed her passing, describing her as a dedicated public servant whose “accomplishments defined the time during which she served.” Roach-Wilson, who rose from homelessness to lead Jamaica’s diplomatic mission in New York, is described as […]

Muted by cheers for the blue wave gubernatorial north/south victories in the Garden State of New Jersey and the Commonwealth of Virginia, along with jubilation from results of a West Coast proposition, the defeat of a former New York governor in the mayoral race here and unprecedented voter turnout throughout the nation, significant footnotes to some conquests were ignored on the first Tuesday of the month. Undoubtedly, a glaring oversight […]

When Navin Shivpal started Cottage Home Care Services in a small Queens office just before the pandemic, he had no idea it would grow into one of New York’s largest home care agencies, employing more than 3,000 caregivers and serving thousands of families across the state. Now, just five years later, Shivpal is marking another milestone: the grand opening of Cottage Home Care’s newest branch on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, […]

For nearly four years, the Adams administration has worked every day to make New York City a safer, more affordable city for all, especially working-class families. We have made great progress on public safety, public health, and economic growth, and we continue to be the most pro-housing administration in modern city history. We are proud of our track record, and we know that the work we have done will keep […]

New York City is gearing up for a leadership transition as the race for city council speaker will begin soon. The top contenders showcase diverse backgrounds and various visions. Here’s a breakdown on who may be eyeing the position. Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers | Council Member Amanda Farías | Council Member Crystal Hudson | Council Member Christopher Marte |  Council Member Julie Menin    Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers Seat: District 31, […]

The 2025 election is coming to a close, yet one crucial vote remains –  deciding the next speaker of the New York City Council. As the 2026 election for this leadership position approaches, here’s a breakdown of what the job entails. The City Council as a body plays a crucial role in shaping policies for all New York City residents with the speaker standing at the helm. They’re responsible for […]

Under the theme "Unity in Diversity," congregants at Fenimore Street United Methodist Church (FSUMC) in Brooklyn celebrated the church's 136th Anniversary on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25 and 26, with a Prayer Breakfast and Worship Service. "This theme resonates with the past, future, and current events not only for the church but as we look back at the experiences of the trailblazers, who struggled and toiled to keep this old […]

Tributes continue to pour in from across the globe for the late Jamaican-born broadcasting giant Barrington "Barry G" Gordon, whose distinctive voice, charisma, and trailblazing career left an indelible mark on radio and in the hearts of Jamaicans everywhere. Barry G reportedly died from pneumonia on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at Savanna-La-Mar Hospital in the Jamaican parish of Westmoreland. He was 70. Funeral arrangements are yet to be finalized. From New […]