Bill Renaming Brooklyn Subway Stations to Honor Medgar Evers College Signed into Law

Bill Renaming Brooklyn Subway Stations to Honor Medgar Evers College Signed into Law

Franklin Avenue – Medgar Evers College and President Street – Medgar Evers College   Brooklyn, New York – Assemblymember Richardson (D-Brooklyn) announced that a bill she authored to change the names of the MTA’s Franklin Avenue and President Street stops to Medgar Evers College subway stations has been signed into law (A.1512A/ Chp. 669).   “I […]

“Untouchable” Louison Busted for Immigration Fraud in Brooklyn

Arleigh Louison, who submitted over 1,800 fraudulent immigration applications indicted on 12 counts of making false statements in immigration documents

“Untouchable” Louison Busted for Immigration Fraud in Brooklyn

By Elias G. Brenda and Kathy (names changed for privacy), who spoke to Caribbean American Weekly recently, alleged that Arleigh Louison, a Grenadian national and New York resident, had defrauded them as he orchestrated a sham immigration practice in an office building located on 223rd Lenox Road, Brooklyn, adjacent to Congresswoman Yvette Clarke’s office.     Federal […]

Know Your Rights: Do you feel you have been treated unfairly due to your diabetes?

If you were affected by a hurricane and are experiencing discrimination at shelters or difficulty accessing your medications, call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES.

Know Your Rights: Do you feel you have been treated unfairly due to your diabetes?

By American Diabetes Association  Where can you turn if you feel you have been treated unfairly due to your diabetes? We are committed to ending discrimination against children and adults with diabetes. You can be your own best advocate by knowing your rights, understanding the law, and protecting yourself with the appropriate tools and services. Explore: […]

Brooklyn DA’s Office Continues to Fight Deed Fraud

Man Sentenced to up to Nine Years and Another Indicted for Allegedly Stealing Elderly Neighbor's House

Brooklyn DA’s Office Continues to Fight Deed Fraud

As part of its ongoing commitment to protect homeowners in Brooklyn, the Brooklyn District Attorney announced two cases this week involving this intractable problem. A Long Island man has been sentenced to four and a half to nine years in prison in connection with illegally transferring the titles of seven houses in Brooklyn and two in Queens […]

Brooklyn Records the Lowest Number of Homicides in 2018

Brooklyn Records the Lowest Number of Homicides in 2018

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez today announced that 2018 will end with the fewest number of homicides in Brooklyn since record-keeping began, beating last year’s historic low and dropping below 100 for the first time. At the same time, the number of misdemeanor defendants held in Rikers on bail declined by over 43% compared to […]

Brooklyn Embarks on One-Day Island Getaway at Upcoming Caribbean Food Crawl

The crawl offers a great overview of Flatbush’s thriving Caribbean community, as well as samples of some of the very best Caribbean cuisine in the city

Brooklyn Embarks on One-Day Island Getaway at Upcoming Caribbean Food Crawl

BY BK READER In 2017, this cultural hub received the official designation “Little Caribbean” to celebrate and promote the food, culture and small businesses in the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Flatbush, East Flatbush and Prospect Lefferts Gardens. Since then, the Little Caribbean commercial corridor has become home to numerous events throughout the year, including walking tours, […]