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I always feel that September, not Jan. 1, is when the new year really begins. That is when our great team of teachers, principals, and support staff across all five boroughs welcomes our children back after the summer, and for the next 180 school days, it’s all hands on deck as we serve our nearly 1 million students. I know how much school matters and have personally experienced some of […]

Donna C. Kirton, the daughter of Panamanian immigrants, has described her breast cancer journey as "surreal. Kirton, a former New York City and New York State public servant who retired in May 2023 after 30 years of service, told Caribbean Life on Tuesday, Sept. 7, that she prides herself on the fact that her paternal great-grandfather, Barbadian-born Robert Issac Kirton, assisted in the construction of the Panama Canal. She also […]

For Brooklyn entrepreneur Kadeisha Placide, running Classic Beauty Studio is more than a business; it continues a family legacy rooted in sacrifice, resilience, and love for community. Her father, Damian Placide, a master barber, immigrated from Trinidad to New York in 1996, chasing the promise of the American dream. A decade later, he opened his own barbershop, Classic Barbers NYC, in Canarsie, a dream built on hard work and faith. […]

The West Indies men's and women's senior teams will be busy at home in 2026 as Cricket West Indies (CWI) recently disclosed a packed home series for both teams. During CWI's quarterly press conference, Miles Bascombe, Director of Cricket, announced that the men will be hosting Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and Pakistan. "We start the home series for the men with Sri Lanka and a full tour of all three […]

Ailey II, the acclaimed second company to the Harlem-based Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, is inspiring audiences on a 39-city world tour now through April 11, 2026. Performances span from Kingston, Jamaica, to Miami, Florida, to Baltimore, Maryland. Ailey II said on Monday, Oct. 7, that the 2025-2026 repertory features four compelling world premieres by emerging and established choreographers, including former Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Ailey II member […]

Responding to a slew of international media reports, Grenada's government Thursday said it was considering an American request to establish radar facilities at the island's main airport, dampening speculation that it was permitting Washington to use the country as a base for military purposes. A government statement said the US has asked authorities to temporarily establish radar equipment, but it gave no details as to why the request was made. […]

As the Trump administration continues to attack access to health care, Gov. Kathy Hochul on Sunday, Oct. 5, announced an extension of Executive Order 52, which allows pharmacists to continue administering COVID vaccines, providing access for all New Yorkers who wish to be vaccinated. Hochul said the Executive Order will remain in place for at least another 30 days while work continues on a long-term legislative solution to protect New […]

At the second annual breast cancer awareness walk on Oct. 4, 2025, some Brooklyn residents and others gathered at SUNY Downstate Medical Hospital to address the issue of breast cancer as it affects the community. The growing concern also comes from local Brooklyn organizations, the GodSquad and its umbrella organization ECHO (Empowering Communities through Healing Opportunities). The crowd of activists, which includes breast cancer survivors, supporters of the survivors, those […]

In securing the future of West Indies cricket, Cricket West Indies (CWI) has officially presented its list of players being offered International Retainer Contracts for the 2025/26 season. The new contract cycle began on Oct. 1 and includes established players and exciting newcomers on the Men's and Women's teams. A key feature of this year's list is the expanded use of multi-year deals, an initiative designed to provide players with […]