Tag: Jamaica
The love that keeps on giving!: Ecosystems
As we enter spring, we get a few hints of the new season ahead. It can be as subtle as green onions in your...
State of The District- We Don’t Chase Headlines, We Chase Results
Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers held her State of the District address serendipitously on March 8, 2026—International Women's Day. The event was originally scheduled for...
No Room For ICE In Southeast Queens
On March 1, 2026, Senator Leroy Comrie in partnership with Council Member Nantasha Williams and 1199SEIU hosted an Immigration Enforcement Know-Your-Rights Town Hall at...
A Block That Built Community: The Legacy of 229th Street (131)
The 229th Street (131) Block Association has been a cornerstone of the Laurelton community for more than 40 years. Founded with a mission to...
Anyone Can Be Great, Because Anyone Can Serve
In January 2025, I applied to be a Queens General Assembly (QGA) Delegate , due to disillusionment with the Election in 2024. I needed...
Holiday Gift Shoppe 2025
Minimalisa in partnership with Garden of Resilience and DIVAS for Social Justice will host their annual Holiday Gift Shoppe on December 14, 2025. Since...
Why Understanding Data Matters
In 2020, during the height of the pandemic, then-Mayor De Blasio provided daily updates on COVID-19 numbers and available resources for New Yorkers, addressing...
Know Your Rights: Immigration Enforcement
The New York Public Lawyers of Interest and The Lawyers Alliance of New York have assembled a resource that provides resources for understanding...
Students Profile Party Shack To Be Included For Anti-Gun Violence Asset...
Students from Laurelton's STEAM for Social Change Program interviewed business owner Ann Branch of Party Shack. The interview will be featured on the social...
Guyanese Girls Rock!- You Are More Than Enough!
Cloyette Harris- Stoute left Guyana over 30 years ago for the United States but connects and honors her childhood and culture through Guyanese Girls...
