Brooklyn Paper and Caribbean Life
Brooklyn Paper and Caribbean Life
The Caribbean community should try to stop the bloodshed at J’ouvert by inviting troublemakers into the heart of the pre-dawn parade, instead of relying on police to root them out or blaming outsiders, said a Brooklyn College student leader at a panel discussion about the vibrant but violence-plagued morning carnival at the school on Nov. 3.
It's black for the third time! The business boosting Kwanzaa Crawl will return for its third year on Dec. 26, sending thousands of bar hoppers to 31 black-owned bars and restaurants in Brooklyn and in Manhattan's Harlem neighborhood.
Locals should not fear another violent J'Ouvert following the city's announcement of new security measures - including specific entry points to the early-morning Labor Day parade, weapon searches, and the banning of large bags - in the wake of the festival being pushed to daylight hours, according to organizers.
They are in deep, and the city is letting them drown. Georgetown residents are demanding the city finally fix massive puddles that are filling neighborhood streets. Water floods street depressions in the nabe - bounded by Bergen, Ralph, and Veterans avenues - after even light rain, and stays there for days.
Hundreds of people turned out for a controversial festival commemorating the Crown Heights riot on Aug. 21, despite some slamming it as a distasteful way to mark such a dark period in the neighborhood's history.
President-elect Donald Trump’s huge victory on Nov. 9 stunned many voters of Caribbean descent who said they did not expect the real-estate mogul to pull out a victory. The vast majority of the residents from Brooklyn we spoke to expressed feelings of shock, fear, and anger about the results, and some felt that the country underestimated the motivation that brought Trump sup- porters to the polls.
I'm gonna let you in on a little real-estate secret. You ready? One word: "Georgetown." Last month Fairway opened its second Brooklyn market in the little-known nabe, and now its the talk of town as the 95 percent of Brooklynites contemplate just where the heck Georgetown is - and how to cash in on its newfound cachet.
Olympic gold medal gymnast Dominique Dawes swung into PS 6 to talk to fifth-graders about health and exercise on Sept. 21. Roughly 150 students filled the Flatbush campus's schoolyard to participate in fitness activities and gorge on healthy-eating advice during a question-and-answer session with the athlete, who has worked as a health advocate since retiring from professional sports two decades ago.
These vendors are in the business of love. Dozens of merchants along Myrtle Avenue are pacifying the corridor by displaying signs that read "Hate Has No Business Here" in their shops' windows as part of a campaign to unite Fort Greene-area businesses against intolerance that shopkeepers said arose in the aftermath of Donald Trump's election as President.
She may have lost, but she found her voice. Hillary Clinton implored graduates of Medgar Evers College to exercise their right that the university's namesake civil rights activist died to achieve in a commencement address on Thursday at the Barclays Center.
They stepped in resistance to his s---. Local Haitians and their supporters railed against the president during a Brooklyn-to-Manhattan protest march on Friday, a week after Trump allegedly called Haiti a “shithole country,” and hours before he rang in the one-year anniversary of his inauguration.
They served the world the best of the Caribbean! Caribbean chefs took over the Delegates Dining room at the United Nations last week for the first ever "Caribbean Holiday Guest Chef Series" Dec. 12-14. The three-day event, which featured chefs from Jamaica, Bahamas, and Haiti, kicked off serving several dishes and desserts from the former island.
She's a reggae music trailblazer. The purveyor of the Queens-based record store and independent music label VP Records Patricia Chin, has been a forerunner in helping drive reggae and dancehall music into the international scene. Her contributions were recently celebrated at the Chinese American Museum in Los Angeles earlier this month, and by Medgar Evers College, where she was an awardee of their Pinnacle Awards.
A young and hip Brooklyn dentist loves to bring the smiles to her Crown Heights community, as much as she fixes them. Dr. Barbara Peterson, affectionately known as Dr. Bobbi, has been practicing dentistry for about 15 years. An orthodontist as well, she runs her Rutland Road clinic, Aces Braces - providing all sorts of dental needs and improvements.
It's not for you, grandpa! A new weekly television show created by millennials, for millennials will tackle current events and issues important to that generation - and only them.
Farewell: Cuban-American jazz legend Cándido Camero will play his final show at City College on Nov. 18. The popular percussionist is retiring from his congas at 95 years old.
A former New York detective wants to train cops in the Caribbean. The Caribbean Law Enforcement Foundation will partner United States law enforcement professionals with counterparts in the Caribbean to provide on-the-job education, because the region needs lessons on how to better keep the peace, the organization’s president said.
A digital way to honor the leaders. In commemoration of June as Caribbean-American Heritage month, all of the city's digital WiFi kiosks - LinkNYC, are displaying images of Caribbean-American icons all month. The project was created by Caribbeing, a Flatbush-based cultural center, in partnership with LinkNYC.
Interview with former Brooklyn Navy Yard COO and VP, Michael Kelly.
They're in permit purgatory. Haitian immigrants living and working in Brooklyn under temporary protection from the federal government have 18 months before the permit allowing them to do so expires, the Department of Homeland Security's acting secretary announced on Monday.
My recipe fail was a sweet-tooth's dream. The ladies of the Butter and Scotch bar and bakery are set to release a cookbook of their best recipes on Sept. 12. With a preview of the book in hand, and an interview scheduled for the next day with co-founder and co-author Keavy Landreth, I wanted to have one of the recipes under my belt.
He is busting a move from Crown Heights to the Continent! Famed local dance- hall instructor Blacka Di Danca just jetted off on a seven-country tour of Europe.
He's only a few notes from fame. An East Flatbush singer is now gunning for the top spot on the television vocal competition "The Voice." Haitian-American performer Zaxai beat out hundreds of other would-be competitors to secure a spot on the show, but says it was luck that led him to audition for the reality show a few months ago.
They took a big bite out of this little district! A group of culturally curious explorers hit the streets of Little Caribbean in parts of Prospect-Lefferts Gardens and Flatbush for a taste of what some local businesses are serving up in the area.
How sweet it is! A Caribbean juice bar in Prospect Lefferts Gardens recently expanded to become a brewery, and its latest endeavor is a beer made entirely from sugar. The owners of House of Juice and the new Island to Island Brewery created the Island Squared sugarcane beer because they wanted a flavor that reminds them of the islands, said one co-owner.
Two cultures meet on a dish. A pizza spot in Prospect Lefferts Garden combines the flavors of the Caribbean with Neapolitan style pizza. ZuriLee Pizza Bar, opened by two Guyanese-American brothers in 2015, a few doors down from their traditional Caribbean restaurant MangoSeed, offered them a chance to expand while staying true to their background, said one of the co-owners.
Congresswoman Yvette Clarke (D-Flatbush) indicated her support for big corporations moving into Brooklyn but only if locals can benefit, she said during a roundtable on gentrification on Sept. 29. Amidst the possibility of Amazon considering a second main base in Sunset Park, the politician said she can get behind it with the promise of local gains.
Medgar Evers finally gets his shine at home. An exhibit highlighting the life and death of civil rights activist Medgar Evers opened at Medgar Evers College library in Crown Heights on Dec. 14. It is first time the college installed a permanent multimedia exhibit honoring the late leader, detailing photos, artwork, trial transcripts, and even books about his life.
No one person is to blame. The inaugural Ecips Music Festival went on as scheduled on Aug. 20 and was set to be a multi-genre music event intended to unite fans of various artists from the Caribbean, Latin America, and New York natives.
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A Barbadian genealogist is helping people of Caribbean descent trace their lineage. Ancestry historian Sandra Taitt-Eaddy recently hosted a genealogy workshop at Brooklyn Public Library last weekend, to provide a roadmap for the inquiring minds interested in learning about their Caribbean ancestry.
They are the eyes on the storm. A new exhibit opening in Red Hook this weekend showcases the work of artists from Dominica and other Caribbean islands devastated by Hurricane Maria.
Savor the Caribbean, one scoop at a time! A recently opened Prospect Lefferts Gardens creamery is churning out colorful homemade blends fused with popular Caribbean flavors that offer sweet-toothed patrons a taste of its owners' heritage. "Our flavors reference childhood memories, which influence our creamery a lot," said Omar Thorpe, who owns the shop with his wife, Astrid.
She's now on to premium television! A Brooklyn comedienne and founder and organizer of the borough's annual Kwanzaa Crawl, recently landed a role as a writer on a new HBO late night show. East Flatbush native Kerry Coddett is a staff writer on "Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas," a show that tackles police brutality and various pressing global subjects.
Jamaica's top cop is coming to Brooklyn to speak at a public forum about the island nation's crime at Marriott Hotel in Brooklyn Heights on July 19. Police Commissioner Major General Anthony Anderson will be the main guest at the forum, "Arresting Crime and Violence: A National Priority for Jamaica."
Let's get together and...eat alright. Coming from a large musical family and the oldest son of legendary reggae artist Bob Marley - Ziggy Marley naturally explored his musical talents and thrives in it. But now he is delving into a different industry and branching his talents into the kitchen with the release of his debut cookbook.
Revelers who come out for this year's J'Ouvert parade can expect to celebrate among thousands of cops and hundreds of floodlights - but not Mayor DeBlasio, who said he won't be attending the early morning festivities preceding the West Indian Day Parade on Sept. 3.
She tells a moving story. A collection of short films screening in Prospect Lefferts Gardens this week will showcase the sacrifices and troubles faced by Caribbean immigrants to the United States. The four films in "The Caribbean Migrant Experience," at Brooklyn Commons on Nov.
They took a big bite out of this little district! A group of culturally curious explorers hit the streets of Little Caribbean in parts of Prospect-Lefferts Gardens and Flatbush for a taste of what some local businesses are serving up in the area.
The sounds of Christmas music never had this much rhythm. The Blenman Steel Sounds orchestra played steel pan renditions of holiday music at New York City Health and Hospitals Kings County on Dec. 21. Crowds of guests, staff, and visitors surrounded the lively steel band made up of mostly women who are senior citizens, to dance along and sing.
It's black and it's beautiful. The Brooklyn Museum's latest - and largest - exhibit focuses on the work of black artists at the peak of the Black Power movement. "Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power, 1963-1983," on display until Feb.
Join the West Indian Day Parade before it gets cool. The organizers of the epic Caribbean carnival are trekking around the borough to recruit local hipsters and other newcomers for the annual Labor Day procession down Eastern Parkway, in what they say is an attempt to keep up with Brooklyn's changing demographics.
A Brooklyn state pol is ramping up her campaign to designate an area spanning several neighborhoods as Little Haiti with a weekend's worth of events in the heart of the proposed district.
Smut the front door! An X-rated book club has started steaming up a Park Slope bar with its monthly discussion of racy reads. The Brooklyn Smutty Book Club, which meets on the third Wednesday of each month at Paddy's of Park Slope, gives lovers of the steamy sub-genre of romance novels a rare opportunity to dissect naughty books with like-minded fans, said one of the organizers.
Medgar Evers College hosted a congratulatory event for an 87-year-old graduate of class of 2016 on Tuesday. Hubert Evans, a safety officer for Brooklyn College, graduated in January but was unable to walk at his graduation two weeks ago.
It is terrifying, it is gross, and it is a lot of fun. "This is Real" is a scary, serial killer-themed escape room, opening on Sept. 24 in Red Hook. I love scary movies, so I volunteered for the interactive horror experience - but when things got "real," it seriously creeped me out.
Weed all about it! On April 20, the day that stoners around the world celebrate their love for marijuana by getting extra high, Brooklyn will hold a variety of events that joint enthusiasts will be able to blaze on by.
He is not Wagner but it is his flight of the flying fish. A Barbadian-American composer's musical piece will debut at "Orchestra Underground: Past Forward" at Carnegie Hall on March 24. New Jersey-raised Trevor Weston pays homage to one of Barbados' most recognized fauna in his new symphony titled "Flying Fish," which will be played by the American Composers Orchestra during the concert.
In a new biographical book about the life of Bertram L. Baker - the first black person to hold public office in Brooklyn - his grandson, author and Brooklyn College professor Ron Howell, chronicles the life of his late elder in "Boss of Black Brooklyn: The Life and Times of Bertram L.
We're going to need a summer boat! The waterways of Brooklyn are filled with boating activities, and if you want to get out on the water, there are plenty of paddling options.
Share on Facebook They are portraits of the people. A Gravesend artist will show off a collection of paintings inspired by his 2013 trip to Cuba for two nights this month. "The Cuba Series: Portraits of the Old Guard," on display in St. Paul's Church in Carroll Gardens on Sept.
Share on Facebook Call them artists without borders. More than a dozen Dominican and Haitian artists will come together to showcase artwork depicting the relationship between the two neighboring Caribbean countries. At the exhibit "Bordering the Imaginary," opening at Bric House on March 14, artists from both countries will explore the history of the island they share.
It's beginning to taste a lot of like an island Christmas! The Crown Heights ice cream shop Island Pops, is expanding its menu all season into December. The Caribbean-inspired frozen dessert business is making some additions to its usual offerings, just in time for the holiday season, said the co-owner.
Share on Facebook Pursuing fashion was not on her immediate table but finding a loophole into design whilst having a full time job is what brought this designer to the industry. Fashion designer Rochelle Porter recently debuted her home decor designs in her pop-up shop at the West Elm furniture store in Manhattan.
This campaign ah culturally relevant. A new social media campaign is aiming to get more Caribbean voters to the polls this November. The Caribbean-themed campaign uses terms like "Hot Gyal a Vote" and "Jab Jab to the Polls" as a means of using popular Caribbean words and terms as cultural specific lobbying.
Share on Facebook The joke's on Haiti. A Haitian comedian has recruited three high-profile stand-up stars to join his comedy show benefit for the Caribbean country. The third annual "Jokes for Haiti" at Littlefield on Nov. 11, will feature Caribbean-born Brooklyn comedian Janelle James, "Saturday Night Live" writer Sam Jay, and rising local stand-up Tim Dillon.
She's striding through a hidden disability. Barbadian-born Gina Mayers is a full time modern professional dancer at Brooklyn's Shadowbox Theater. But unbeknownst to most people, she dances while living with multiple sclerosis - a central nervous system disorder that affects nerve cells in the brain and spine.
Share on Facebook She's doing it for herself! A French-Martinican nu-disco singer will launch her first solo album at Clinton Hill's C'mon Everybody on Nov. 13. Adeline says that her self-titled project, her first recorded without her band Escort, was prompted by the #MeToo movement, which helped her to conquer her fears about branching out on her own.
One of Bronx's popular Jamaican-American restaurants reopened last month and debuted a new look. Founded in 1990, the Dumpling Cove restaurant - known for its dumplings and fish meals recently transformed from a takeout spot, to a dine-in restaurant.
Share on Facebook Archbishop Timothy Cardinal Dolan and parishioners, got to honor sisters of of the Order of Black Nuns at a mass on Oct. 7. The sisters of the Franciscan Handmaids of the Most Pure Heart of Mary were celebrated for their work in their community, at a mass at the Church of St.
Last month the United Nations (UN) officially ended their Haiti stabilization mission MINUSTAH after more than a decade, and officially launched a new and smaller operation - the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH) that effectively started on Oct. 16.
A new report conducted by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), researchers found that the Caribbean, along with Latin America has the second highest adolescent pregnancy rates in the world.
A new short film briefly examining the life of a Caribbean nanny is set to screen at the Toronto International Film Festival next week. Trinidadian-Canadian filmmaker Ian Harnarine's film "Caroni," follows a Trinidadian nanny living and working in New York City and trying to keep in touch with her young daughter back home.
Harlem's premier escape room locale Hoodwinked Escape opens two new rooms for adventure seekers this month. The additional rooms are now part of the business new thrills, called "Spy Academy" and "The Experiment," which challenges guests to become spies, solve puzzles, and discover new mysteries.
Let's get ready to gumbo! A group of Caribbean culinary enthusiasts will host its second annual cultural mashup, "Scattered Jamaica: New Orleans," a flavorful mix of the island's food and music and the spicy culture of the Big Easy, at a Mardi Gras celebration at St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church in Prospect-Leffeerts Gardens on Feb.
She's written a moving comedy! A British-Trinidadian playwright will launch a heartwarming comedy about immigration and messy relationships this weekend. "Mother-in-Law," opening at the Black Lady Theatre in Bedford-Stuyvesant on April 7, follows undocumented immigrant Petra as she prepares to marry her fiance Philo, only to face interference from her soon-to-be mother-in-law.
They're right on trend! One of Brooklyn's popular Caribbean eatery chains - the famous Footprints Cafe, is seeing a boost in business since joining the food delivery service Uber Eats. The transportation platform, which provides food delivery to ordering customers, is the latest service of choice for patrons looking for quick ready-to-eat meals.
When two cultures meet at the dinner table you get cultural fusion. A local food series is looking into the historic relationship between Jamaican and Afro-Caribbean Panamanian culture and celebrating those similarities with a culinary feast at St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church on Aug. 19.
A street honor for a pioneer. Family and friends of Brooklyn educator Lenore G. Briggs celebrated the street co-naming ceremony in her honor in Prospect Lefferts Gardens on Oct. 21. The northeast corner of Rutland Road and Rogers Avenue was co-named for the early childhood educator, who passed away in 2015.
The revival of the 1990's musical "Once on this Island," is the sole Caribbean-based show currently on Broadway. It returned to the stage in December, close to three decades after its first run. It is a one of a kind production and its rebooted comeback is even more exciting, said the show's marketing partner.
The jokes on Haiti. A Haitian comedian is bringing together several jokesters for a comedy show to benefit the Caribbean country on Nov. 10. The third annual "Jokes for Haiti" at Park Slope's Littlefield, is featuring four comedians for a laughter-laced show, all in good fun for charitable efforts.
Share on Facebook It's a home away from home for the holidays. The fifth-annual Old Time Grand Market returns this year, and is coming to Brooklyn for the first time, at the Holy Family Church in Canarsie on Dec. 10.
A Jamaican-American singer is the first reggae artist to be part of a new CoverGirl campaign. The cosmetics company booked songstress Nefatari, as one of the faces for their new product line of lipsticks and matte foundation. The former backup singer is a face for the brand's TruBlend Matte Made Foundation and Exhibitionist lipsticks.
Reggae star Richie Stephens and The Ska Nation band are fusing cultures with their Jamaican-style rendition of an Italian classic. Stephens and his band have released two versions of "O Sole Mio," a classic Italian opera written in 1898 sang over a ska rhythm.
Share on Facebook She sings the songs that make the whole island sing! Legendary Haitian songstress and activist Emeline Michel will perform songs from throughout her 30-year career at the Brooklyn Center for Performing Arts on March 4.
Coming face to face with death six years ago when a crook tried to rob her hair salon, Haitian-American hair stylist Sabine Bellevue, did not think she would be celebrating the 10-year anniversary of her natural hair salon, Sabine's Hallway.
It's back on at the market! Island-culture lovers from near and far trekked to Flatbush last weekend to celebrate the grand reopening of a beloved Caribbean marketplace, thrilling sellers excited to set up shop inside the new, temporary space after vacating the old location last summer.
Share on Facebook They're stepping back into Brooklyn. One of the country's largest African-American dance troupes will return to the County of Kings next weekend, clapping and stomping across the stage of the Kumble Theater in Brooklyn's Downtown.
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28 Aug 2013 Posted by Alexandra Simon Fifty years ago today on August 28th 1963, the largest march for civil rights took place in the nation's capital attracting some 200,000+ Americans. It was here at this march that Martin Luther King Jr.
19 Nov 2012 Posted by Alexandra Simon This Thursday millions of Americans will be holed up in their homes with their families, devouring in all types of dishes, celebrating the day of thanks. Thanksgiving Day in the United States commemorates the day that Pilgrim settlers and the Native American tribe of Wampanoag, harvested dozens of food and feasted together in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
We don't always learn everything when it comes to sex education and awareness and how certain parts of our bodies work. What are some things about women's health you didn't know about? Heavy Bleeding Vaginal bleeding during a woman's menstrual cycle is normal.
06 Mar 2013 Posted by Alexandra Simon Long-distance traveling by vehicle became an extremely popular form of transportation in the U.S. in the fifties, and continued into the early sixties. Today, the new technology, better cars, and modern development of major interstates have facilitated road trips in ways the road-travelers before us couldn't enjoy.
31 Aug 2012 Posted by Alexandra Simon Are you interested in studying fashion? Although several annual rankings may have added fashion as a disposable field of study, don't get discouraged. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated that job growth in the industry has seen little to no change, however other fashion-related industries like wholesale and retail trade has seen some growth and change.
23 Mar 2014 Posted by Alexandra Simon Do you know that longing taste in your mouth, where you desire to eat something sweet? Yeah. They call it a sweet tooth and many people who like sweets experience it time to time.
25 Jul 2013 Posted by Alexandra Simon The death toll in the tragic derailment of a train in northwest Spain rose today. Yesterday, a high-speed rail train in the town of Santiago de Compostela derailed off the tracks in a disastrous accident, killing many.
26 Jul 2013 Posted by Alexandra Simon Last Friday, President Obama stunned the press by surprise when he made an unexpected speech about the verdict in the George Zimmerman trial. Speaking to the media for the first time since the trial had ended, the President commented on race, the criminal justice system, and why the upset of the verdict resonated differently with many Black Americans.
01 Nov 2013 Posted by Alexandra Simon You'd be surprised by how clueless many people are in regards to finance and important terminology. I find that finance is not a subject we often talk about, unless it's in the topic of debt and loans.
08 May 2013 Posted by Alexandra Simon Last week the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that they would allow the emergency contraceptive pill, Plan B One-Step, to be available to women . The pill which is also commonly known as the 'morning after pill,' had previously been only allowed to adult women, as well as women who were 17 years old who had a prescription.
01 Mar 2013 Posted by Alexandra Simon For the first time in over 600 years, a Pope has chosen to step down and resign from leadership of the Catholic Church. Yesterday, Pope Benedict XVI spent his last day as a leader, greeting and thanking thousands of parishioners at what would be his final appearance as Pope, just before giving his farewell speech at the Vatican.
06 Sep 2013 Posted by Alexandra Simon September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. Ovarian cancer, as its name says, is cancer in the ovaries. It is one of the most invasive reproductive cancers, and although uncommon, it takes more lives than any other gynecological cancer. It ranks fifth as the most cancerous death in women.
01 Oct 2012 Posted by Alexandra Simon In about six weeks, millions of Americans will be flocking to their local voting booths to vote in the 2012 Presidential election. Some will vote for President Barack Obama, and some will vote for Republican nominee Mitt Romney.
15 May 2013 Posted by Alexandra Simon This May is Melanoma or Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention month. Health professionals and agencies use this month to raise awareness about the growing skin cancer rates, and to stress the importance of protecting your skin from the harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays.
26 Jun 2013 Posted by Alexandra Simon In a 5-4 decision Wednesday, the Supreme Court of U.S. (SCOTUS) struck down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), clearing the way for same-sex couples to marry.
01 May 2013 Posted by Alexandra Simon I graduated college nearly a year ago last May. I was excited to finally be done with school. I didn't think I would miss college, but I did. I wasn't so sure why I was feeling this way, but it began to really kick in the following fall.
13 Mar 2013 Posted by Alexandra Simon Catholics around the world rejoice-we have a pope. Shortly after 2pm EDT Wednesday, white smoke emerged from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel. After four votes and on the second day of the conclave, a decision was finally reached.
01 Sep 2013 Posted by Alexandra Simon In the last decade or so, there's been a reemergence of natural beauty routines. Many beauty companies have even started producing and marketing "natural" products due to the demand from consumers. But even so, there's some research that a lot of "natural" or "organic" products are with questionable chemicals or reactants.
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23 Mar 2014 Posted by Alexandra Simon Nutrition labels have been included in all food products since the early nineties as part of the Nutrition and Labeling Food Act that required all packaged food to show bearing of its content.
02 Mar 2014 Posted by Alexandra Simon Like most industries in the American workforce, women had to integrate into television broadcasting jobs as well. Even though women could be found on television via Hollywood actresses, women were hardly found or seen presenting news. Those jobs were dominated by men.
24 Oct 2013 Posted by Alexandra Simon Aside from the costumes, parties, haunted houses, or trick-or-treating on Halloween, watching suspenseful and frightening films are also apart of the holidays pastime. The horror film genre, while not always Halloween-themed, has become synonymous with Halloween due to their similar connections with fright.
17 Oct 2013 Posted by Alexandra Simon In honor of National Breast Cancer month, various companies typically come out with products to show support and raise awareness to the second most deadliest cancer to women. Breast cancer is estimated to take the lives of 39,620 women this year alone.
NYCityWatch
The alleged stalker accused of harassing Caroline Kennedy’s daughter was sent back to jail yesterday, still barred by an order of protection after a brief appearance in a Manhattan courtroom.
Tears filled Brooklyn teenager Andrew Campos’s eyes in Supreme Court yesterday after three witnesses provided evidence linking him to the murder of 18-year-old Renato Scantlebury in 2008.
The heated press conference to publicize an upcoming prizefight is by now a time-honored ritual that few observers of the sweet science take seriously.
Trust seems to be a major factor in the general inability of African Americans to find financial services to fit their needs.
