By American Immigration Council Staff | Aug 25, 2023 When the Trump administration proposed an overhaul of federal policy regarding when immigrants could be denied green cards or visas based on use of public benefits – the public charge rule – it made an impact in immigrant communities long before it technically took effect. Even early reports of what the administration […]
Photos courtesy: MetroPlusHealth Backpack giveaway and local back-to-school events will help kick off a happy and healthy school year New York, NY – September 5, 2023 – MetroPlusHealth, New York City’s high-quality and affordable health plan, is pleased to announce a gift of 30,000 backpacks intended to reduce stress on low-income families with children headed back to […]
By Emily Creighton | Nov 8, 2022 Solitary confinement is widely criticized as a cruel and unnecessary practice. It’s largely unsupported by the public as a disciplinary measure and badly in need of reform. On October 26, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on solitary confinement practices used by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). It highlighted the dangers […]
Photos courtesy of UN His Excellency Dennis Francis, Permanent Representative of Trinidad and Tobago to the United Nations, was elected to serve as President of the 78th Session of the General Assembly on 1 June 2023. A succinct online introduction will allow you to get to know him before the opening of the 78th session of the […]
August 28, 2023 In keeping with a decision taken at the Inaugural Africa-CARICOM Summit on 7 September 2021 for an annual acknowledgement to signal an ongoing commitment to strengthened relationships, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will mark Africa-CARICOM Day on Thursday, 7 September 2023. Following the Summit, the pace of initiatives to strengthen Africa-CARICOM’s cooperation has […]
Photos courtesy of Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival South Florida’s most popular Caribbean food festival returns to Miramar Regional Park Miramar, FL (August 24, 2023) – On Sunday, November 12, 2023, 2pm-10pm, get ready to savor the authentic island flavors, feel the rhythm, and embrace the vibrant spirit of the Caribbean at the 21st Annual Grace […]
By Mayor Eric Adams This past week we made it official: outdoor dining is here to stay. New Yorkers were hungry for an outdoor dining program that was cleaner, safer, and healthier. And by signing a new bill to bring al fresco dining to all five boroughs, we’ve delivered for them. Our new outdoor dining program, “Dining […]
Editorial credit: Paul Frangipane / Shutterstock.com New York City is home to people from all over the world. We may eat different foods and speak different languages, but in the end, we all want things: jobs, good schools for our children, public safety, and a chance to live the American Dream. A central part of […]
Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com As mayor, it is my sacred duty to keep New Yorkers safe. I campaigned on making New York City a safer place to live, work, and raise a family, and now, after a little over a year and a half in office, we continue to see the results. Shootings […]
After years of strenuous diplomatic efforts by Trinidad and Tobago, the United Nations has declared August 11 as World Steelpan Day. This Official confirmation of the global embrace of the steelpan, the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago is a colossal victory for our country. Trinidad and Tobago, is the birthplace and cradle of the Steelpan, an instrument […]