Articles Posted in the NYC Scene Category
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8th Annual Reggae Culture Salute to honor “The Messenjah” Luciano in Brooklyn
The 8th annual Reggae Culture Salute will salute the message of roots reggae with the return of “The Messenjah” LUCIANO for his third appearance at the event, taking place at Nazareth Regional High School Performance Center on Saturday, November 3rd, starting at 8:30PM. This year’s multimedia event of nyahbinghi drumming and rituals, video presentations and [...]
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GAY IN THE CARIBBEAN: The reigning Miss Gay Caribbean USA to crown new Queen. (VIDEO)
The stage is set for the 2012 Gay Caribbean USA Pageant which is slated for Saturday 29th, September from 8pm at Restoration Plaza – 1368 Fulton Street in Brooklyn, NY. While the contestants are getting ready to battle for the coveted crown, the reigning Queen will be watching with keen eyes. So will the many [...]
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CONGRATS: DR-born Judge Wins NYC Surrogate Court Seat.
Manhattan Civil Court judge Rita Mella on Thursday won a bench in that borough’s Surrogate Court with 59% of the votes, a major jump in the fledgeling career of the Dominican-born attorney. She beat Barbara Jaffe in the Democratic primary to replace judge Kristen Booth Glen, who has reached the mandatory retirement age of 70, [...]
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Caribbean American congresswoman Hosting Immigration Clinics for DREAMers
Caribbean American congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke has begun hosting legal clinics geared towards assisting eligible young people ready to apply for benefits for temporary reprieve from deportation. The clinics, which are held in conjunction with the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), include employment authorization and relief from removal or removal proceedings. “Deferred Action represents the [...]
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GAY IN THE CARIBBEAN: Three more Miss Gay Caribbean USA Pageant contestants inside…
With two weeks to go before final night, the delegates of the fourth annual Miss Gay Caribbean USA Pageant are working feverishly on their routine, talents and speech. Their costumes, as well as their talents, promises to be spectacular for pageant night carded for September 29th, 2012, 8pm sharp at Restoration Plaza, Brooklyn in New York [...]
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2012 WIADCA Labor Day Events with Grand Marshals Harry Belafonte, Machel Montano & Christine Quinn
According to WIADCA’s President Thomas Bailey, this year’s 45th West Indian American Day Carnival Association 2012 Carnival Festival and events will honor and recognize the historic occasion of the 50th Anniversary of Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago. Jamaica’s Reggae superstar, Mr. Vegas, will join Trinidad and Tobago’s Soca Maestro, Machel Montano on stage in an [...]
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PHOTOS: Super Wings and NYS Assemblyman deliver successful Back to School Festival.
Colette Burnett and Super Wings NY, in partnership with New York State Assemblyman Karim Camara, recently hosted the Super 3rd Annual Union-Nostrand Street Festival and Back to School Give Back, on August 18th. The festival take place at the home of Brooklyn’s Best Wings on Union Street between Nostrand and Rogers Avenues in the Crown [...]
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REVIEW: Bacchanalia Brunch at The DL – an afternoon treat worthy of a repeat!!!
The first ever Bacchanalia Brunch at The DL on July 28th, was the epitome of the perfect concoction of mouth-watering food, gorgeous people and an absolutely stunning ambiance! With a very trendy, sophisticated and deliciously mixed New York city crowd, filled with top industry folks and professionals, Bacchanalia Brunch definitely brought the party to an early [...]
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VOTE: JAY BLESSED as the new host of BET’s 106 & Park #106thesearch contest!
Black Entertainment Television (BET) has launched the call for The Search, a competition to find the new host of its trademark show, 106 & Park. It’s time to take some Caribbean influence over to BET as such our very own, acclaimed, Queen of Caribbean Entertainment News and Gossip, JAY BLESSED, as she is currently in [...]
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REVIEW: Machel Montano’s 30/30 at the Intrepid feat. Mr. Vegas, Barrington Levy, 3Canal + more!
For the first time since winning Trindad’s triple Soca crown, Machel Montano, returned to New York to add another first to his résumé, as he celebrated 30 years of music at the famous Intrepid Sea, Air, & Space Museum Complex on June 23rd. Machel Montano’s 30/30 event which was presented by Caribbean Fever and radio [...]
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REVIEW: Alison Hinds and Thandiswa Mazwai deliver stellar performances at Pan Jazz 2012!
On June 16th, Abstract Entertainment presented Pan Jazz ™2012′s production of Music – The Original Social Media which took place at the Frederick P. Rose Hall at Jazz at Lincoln Center, in New York City. The 8th annual highly anticipated event featured an all star ensemble of some of the Caribbean and the world’s greatest [...]
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Sesame Flyers to honor Publicist Anne-Rhea Smith, Dr. Una Clarke, Ricardo Gomez and more…
For the first time in her career, publicist extraordinaire, philanthropist and business woman, Rhea Smith, will be celebrated for her 14 years of phenomenal work within the Caribbean community at Sesame Flyers International Inc.’s, Third Annual Scholarship and Community Pillar Awards Gala. On May 4th, Sesame Flyers International Inc. will salute members of the New [...]
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Gramps Morgan to Autograph New Album for Fans
Award winning reggae singer Gramps Morgan will sign autograph copies of his new album “Reggae Music Lives” for his many fans in New York and Florida. The Dada Son Entertainment recording artist will be in New York on Saturday May 19th for an exclusive in store album signing at the VP Records Retail store in [...]
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Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival NY to Celebrate Jamaica’s 50 and Grace’s 90
This year, the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival will celebrate both the anniversaries of Jamaica’s 50th year of independence and Grace Foods 90th. Festival organizers are promising patrons lots of excitement, in a series of promotions leading up to the event. The one-day family-friendly food festival is scheduled for Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Roy Wilkins Park, Queens, New York. It is [...]
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JAMPACT to Host C.H.I.C. Benefit Gala Aimed to Raise Funds for Jamaican School
In 2011, Jamaica Impact, Inc. (JAMPACT) launched the “Educate A Child. Build A School. Strengthen A Nation” Capital Campaign as part of the organization’s continued effort to improve the lives of children in early childhood institutions by providing a solid foundation through education and improving the socio economic condition of their surroundings. In its efforts [...]
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New President shuts down allegations of the suspension of WIADCA for new group.
Plans for producing and staging the 45th Annual Labor Day Carnival Festival & Parade is in the firm hands of a New Team of WIADCA members. This much and more was conveyed in a face to face meeting in Brooklyn on Friday 27th, by a delegation from the organization who met with a number of [...]
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WIADCA New President, Thomas Bailey, Issues First Statement.
After months of our vocal outraged by lack of transparency, accountability and action by the West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA) committee, we at JayBlessed.com are elated to see that new changes are now in effect in the antiquated governing body of the annual Labor Day celebrations. My letter to WIADCA…. We are pleased [...]
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Caribbean stars support Jay Blessed Media Celebrate 1-Year Anniversary at Yotel
On Tuesday, April 17th, Jay Blessed Media celebrated the 1 year Anniversary of www.jayblessed.com at the very hip and luxurious StudiYo at Yotel in New York. The milestone event took place against the gorgeous backdrop of the New York City skyline with vibrant energy, a warm ambiance and the many faces of the city’s hottest [...]
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UPCOMING: The Buzz is on for ShorBlu’s 5th Anniversary event – Sutra de Mayo
The name ShorBlu is synonymous for the sexiest, classiest, most innovative and stylish Caribbean events in New York City. Shorblu Events is known for their premier, longest running, weekly Caribbean after work Thursday event – VICE, however, are gearing up to celebrate five years in the business with their first famous signature event, Sutra de [...]
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Super Wings Owner wears Caribbean Passion Costume as Universoul Circus “Wingmaster”
On Wednesday April 18, 2012, carnival costume manufacturer Caribbean Passion Inc. was front and center under the big tent of the Universoul Circus. With a show stopper costume worn by guest ringmaster- Colette Cyrus-Burnett, stilt walkers, dancers, performers and guests from the Caribbean contributed to the wonderful celebration of cultural family entertainment. Colette Cyrus-Burnett is [...]
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REVIEW: I Am Santana – The Movie
Trini people ain’t easy – they ain’t easy at all. Films starring cutesy puppets are typically light-hearted, good-natured family themed entertainment. Leave it to Trini puppets to bring nuttin’ but bacchanal to the big screen. Lust, infidelity, and murder-for-hire are just a few of the many vices that peppered the plot of Lexo TV’s first [...]
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Nicki Minaj Shoots Colorful ADIDAS Ad With Designer Jeremy Scott In Brooklyn
Did you know Nicki Minaj was on the streets of Brooklyn last night? Yessir! The Trini diva, with the number one album in the country, just shot an ad for classic brand, Adidas. Minaj teamed up with designer Jeremy Scott for the new Adidas Original Fall/Winter 2012 Collection. Dressed in a her colorful get up [...]
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Tarrus Riley to perform at 2nd Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival
Reggae singer Tarrus Riley is scheduled to perform at the second staging of the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival in New York on Sunday, July 22, at the Roy Wilkins Park in Queens. The one-day family-friendly food festival will bring together professional chefs, eager taste-testers, reggae and soca music lovers, dance aficionados, and cultural enthusiasts to [...]
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Town Hall meeting scheduled after arrest of St. Vincent Ambassador by NYPD
NEW YORK – St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ New York Consulate General and the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Diaspora Committee of New York say they are organizing a town hall meeting in Brooklyn this week so nationals can hear directly from United Nations’ Ambassador, Camillo Gonsalves, about his recent arrest by the New York [...]
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CONGRATS: Antigua-born Margo Kitsy Brodie Confirmed as United States Federal Judge
Congratulations to Margo Kitsy Brodie, a deputy chief of the Criminal Division in the Eastern District U.S. Attorney’s Office who was confirmed 86-2 by the U.S. Senate on Feb. 27 to a slot on the Eastern District bench. Ms. Brodie, a 43-year-old native of Antigua, has been in the U.S. attorney’s office for about 10 [...]
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