January 30, 2010
Comedienne Andrea Wright who is popularly known as Delcita , hailed as Jamaica’s queen of comedy will grace several New York city stages this valentine’s weekend in the outrageously funny stage play The Extortionist.
Andrea in her signature role as Delcita is undoubtedly the funniest woman on stage from the island of Jamaica and has [...]
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January 30, 2010
By Gerry Hopkins, J.D. (hopkinscg@gmail.com)
At the heels of the iconic concert by The Temptations, Manhattans and Rose Royce, New York City dwellers are preparing to experience yet another legend of soul music the notable empress, Patti Labelle.
According to Lorraine Campbell of the Brooklyn-based cultural event production joint, Jammins Entertainment, “Patti will be doing a live [...]
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January 29, 2010
We are very concern that over the past twelve months, three companies that target the Caribbean and African American communities have been either forced to cease operations for allegedly violating government regulations or for fraudulent practices.
The most recent is the popular, Top Dot Mortgage, while less than a year ago, 1st Republic Mortgage Bankers and [...]
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January 29, 2010
A Bronx diner owner and the man he allegedly paid to set his establishment on fire last month have been arrested and now face arson and other charges, according to fire officials.
Mohammed Abdul Quadir, 52, the owner of the American Diner on Bainbridge Avenue in Norwood and Christopher Gooding, 53, were arrested by fire marshals [...]
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January 29, 2010
New York State’s adjusted unemployment rate climbed over the month from 8.6 percent in November to 9.0 percent in December 2009, matching a 26-year high, the State Labor Department reported recently.
The number of unemployed state residents increased from 832,200 to 868,600 over the same period.
In December 2009, New York State’s seasonally adjusted private sector [...]
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January 29, 2010
Two firms offering services for immigrants in Manhattan and the Bronx have been charged with fraud.
Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is suing two non-profits — International Immigrants Foundation and International Professional Association — for allegedly scamming immigrants by making false promises of citizenship and charging exorbitant fees.
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