January 30, 2010
By Anthony Turner Three days after the Hon. Dr. Jimmy Cliff, OM was inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York, the 61 year old reggae superstar told members of the Caribbean press in New York that he hopes to one day win an Oscar [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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January 29, 2010
Four Brooklyn residents were arrested recently after police found 30 guns and nine other weapons in their home in Gravesend. Thomas Siano, 57, his 58-year-old wife Kathleen Siano, his 29-year-old son Vincent Siano and 29-year-old family friend and tenant Michael Poole were arrested and charged with multiple charges of criminal possession of weapons. Police found [...]
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January 29, 2010
The Department of Homeless Services (DHS) paid out millions of dollars ($152.7 million in FY08) to non-contracted service providers based on an “honor system” of unwritten agreements, invented rates and duplicate clients lists, according to an audit initiated under former Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. and just completed by Comptroller John C. Liu. “Who would [...]
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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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