Articles Tagged “Queens”
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Trini Woman arrested in Green Card Scam in Queens, NY. Are you a victim?
United States law enforcement authorities have charged a Trinidadian woman with grand larceny in what is being described as a green card scam. Authorities say Prabattie Maraj, 46, who lives in the Richmond Hill section of Queens, New York, scammed her compatriot out of US$6,000 in the alleged scheme. Prosecutors claim that there may be [...]
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Shaggy, Fab 5 to perform at 3rd annual Jamaica Jerk Festival NY in July
On Sunday July 21, 2013, Caribbean nationals in the New York tri-state area will get their fill of the best in Caribbean jerk cuisine, music and cultural expressions at the third annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival – New York slated for Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, NY. The festival was launched at the Consulate General [...]
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Michael R Duncan Declares His Candidacy For 31st Council District
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg recently announced that a special, non-partisan election will be held in the 31st Council District on February 19, 2013 to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Council Member James Sanders, Jr., who has accepted a seat in the New York State Senate. The newly elected Council Member will serve [...]
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CHRISTMAS IN THE ROCKAWAYS to fulfill 500 wishes for residents hit by Sandy!
The Rockaways, located in the borough of Queens, New York City has a large number of Caribbean Americans, mostly Jamaicans, Guyanese and Haitians. The area was brutally ravaged by Hurricane Sandy in October. Thousands of homes were flattened, washed away or flooded. Within minutes the collective hope, dreams and aspirations of several working class Caribbean American neighborhoods had become [...]
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UPCOMING: Richie Righteous concert on Nov 17th to aid victims of Hurricane Sandy.
Renowned Christian rapper, Richie Righteous, is gearing up for his “No Mistakes” concert this upcoming weekend, on November 17th in Queens N.Y. With the recent turn of events in New York City, the Guyanese-born rap minister will be using his gifts to help those recently devastated by Hurricane Sandy. Check out Hurricane Sandy’s devastation in [...]
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Christopher Roberts talks parting from Irie Jam for “Groovin in the Park” concert.
Last year he had on training wheels, but this year Christopher Roberts has launched out on his own to host Groovin In The Park that will be held in Queens, New York, on July 1. On September 4th last year, Roberts, CEO of Groovin Inc, partnered with the Irie Jam Media Group to host the [...]
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Leading Ladies form “Mission Uplift” for Victims of Domestic Violence. You can help inside…
Several organizations in Brooklyn have formed a coalition in partnership with The Center Against Domestic Violence, to launch MISSION UPLIFT, an endeavor that seeks to uplift the spirit, hope and self-esteem of domestic violence victims who live in shelters. The goal of MISSION UPLIFT is to allow these women to realize their beauty, irrespective of the [...]
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Gladys Knight added to stellar cast for ‘Groovin In The Park’ – July 1st!
Grammy Award winning R&B legend Gladys Knight has been added to the stellar lineup for the 2012 ‘Groovin In The Park’ concert which unfolds at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, NY on Sunday, July 1st. “Gladys is a music icon and one of the biggest R&B stars. We are honored, excited and sincerely grateful to [...]
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Beres Hammond To Headline “Groovin In The Park” along with Jimmy Cliff, R. Kelly & Boyz II Men,
On Sunday July 1st, reggae’s timeless idol Beres Hammond will ignite New York City with musical flames when he headlines the annual “Grooving In The Park…A day of Reggae Rhythm & Blues” at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens. Hammond will share the stage with veteran reggae icon, the Hon. Jimmy Cliff OM, Boyz II Men [...]
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Penn Relay Athletes From Jamaica Fete In NYC
More than fifty athletes, representing the cream of Jamaica’s junior athletics program along with their coaches and school administrators were feted by Team Jamaica Bickle (TJB) at a Luncheon at The Dream Restaurant in Queens, NY, on Tuesday afternoon, April 24. Irwine Clare, Sr. was on hand to welcome the athletes representing five (5) of [...]
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Consulate General of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Hosted Historic Interfaith Service in New York
Hundreds of Trinidadians and Tobagonians from throughout the United States of America gathered in the York College Performing Arts Center in Queens New York for a historic Interfaith and Thanksgiving Service on Saturday 14th April, 2012, to launch the 50th anniversary of Independence celebrations of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Hosted by the Consulate [...]
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VIDEO: Throwback of the old Nicki Minaj – before the fame – freestylin’ in Queens!
A video of the old Nicki Minaj has surfaced and you can definitely see the difference and growth. Long before there were the pink wigs, the Harakjuku Barbie, Roman Zolanski and his mother Martha, there was a regular Onika Maraj aka young Nicki Minaj grinding it out in Queens. The clip features Minaj spitting lyrical [...]
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VIDEO: Trinidadian Man Sentenced for Raping Ex-Girlfriend Then Framing Her!
The Queens private detective who raped his ex-girlfriend and then framed her for a series of fictional crimes was sentenced to the maximum of 32 years in prison on Wednesday, bringing to a close one of the most bizarre cases to grace a courtroom. Jerry Ramrattan not only raped Seemona Sumasar, but he also framed her [...]
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UPCOMING: Team Jamaica Bickle 5K Gets Support From The Reggae Marathon
Hot on the heels of announcing their innaugural 5K Run, Team Jamaica Bickle and Awesome Power Track Club (TJB/AP) have gotten a major boost from the Reggae Marathon, held in Negril Jamaica. The established annual calendar event, will be providing the grand prize for the top male and female 5K winner—automatic entry to the Reggae [...]
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NY Caribbean Party Scene mourns party organizer who was stabbed by girlfriend!
A mortally wounded Queens man collapsed and died in front of his father after his girlfriend plunged a knife into his chest early Tuesday. “Look what she did to me! She stabbed me!” Davindra Nanan screamed as he staggered out of his Richmond Hill apartment, desperately trying to make it to his father’s flat next [...]
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PHOTOS: Irie Jam Radio and WBLS – 1st Annual – Reggae Rhythm & Blues
Not even overcast skies or the threat of torrential showers in Queens, NY on Labor Day Sunday could stop thousands of music fans who turned out in droves to attend the inaugural Reggae, Rhythm & Blues (RR&B) Festival which was held at Roy Wilkins. R&B hit machine Kenny ‘Babyface’ Edmonds, who has written and produced [...]
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TODAY: Reggae Rhythm and Blues feat. Monica, Babyface, Mavado + more…
Today Irie Jam Radio presents its first ever, Reggae Rhythm and Blues….will you be there?
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Trinidadian Husband and Wife Killed Execution-Style in Queens
A Queens husband and wife were shot execution-style — murdered as they slept in their bed in Queens, police sources said. The couple’s 23-year-old son was also shot, wounded by an unknown gunman he said pushed his way into the quiet Springfield Gardens home and disappeared after the bloodshed, the sources said. Investigators believe the [...]
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I-OCTANE, JOHN HOLT & LEROY SIBBLES ADDED TO POWERFUL REGGAE RHYTHM & BLUES LINEUP
Three stalwarts in the reggae industry, I-Octane – the current reggae sensation who is blazing a musical trail with hit songs Lose A Friend, My Life, and Puff It – John Holt and Leroy Sibbles have been added to the powerful Reggae Rhythm & Blues lineup, slated to take place on Labor Day Sunday, September [...]
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Tarrus Riley Gets Ready For Hawaiian Tour.
Jamaican Reggae Singer Tarrus Riley will be visting his Hawaii MASSIVE next in Honolulu, Maui, Kailua Kona from August 11th – 13th! If you have listened to Tarrus’ last album released in 2009 entitled Contagious, then you know what to expect! His melodic voice soothes you like warm honey! This man is the TRUTH! His his international fans [...]
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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Ravi B and Karma Destroy Chutney In D’ Park!
BODOWWWWWWWWWWW! According to Ravi B, Mango & Roti does strengthen something! I don’t know what that could be! But I do know that Karma destroyed the stage at Chutney In D’ Park in Queens, NY on July 17th. In an exclusive interview with JAYBLESSED.com, Ravi B (Bissambhar) states why he is BLESSED: Karma consists of [...]
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MAVADO, BABYFACE, TARRUS RILEY & MACHEL confirmed for Irie Jam Radio’s “Reggae Rhythm & Blues”
“STAR BWOY” MAVADO WILL BE PERFORMING WITH R&B SINGER KENNY ‘BABYFACE” EDMONDS ON FIRST USA CONCERT SINCE SECURING VISA. One year after his USA visa and work permit were revoked, David Constantine Brooks, better known in the dancehall world as Mavado, will make his first appearance on US soil at the inaugural “Reggae Rhythm & [...]
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Reggae Rhythm & Blues – Roy Wilkins Park with Mavado, Tarrus and Babyface!
Last year the Irie Jamboree was cancelled due to financial constraints due to the recession, artist visa cancellations and/or incarceration, and location curfew. Rumor has it that Bobby Clarke, CEO of Irie Jam Media is gearing up for a huge line up of all-star performers and an all-round new approach for a new concert, Reggae [...]
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Freddy McGregor honored for 49 years in the Reggae biz!
Congratulations to reggae music veteran Freddy McGregor who was recently honored at the Courtleigh Hotel and Suites in Kingston, for 49 years of “outstanding and dedicated contributions to the growth and the development of reggae music globally!” The Clarendon native is a singer, musician and producer. He is also the label head of hos own [...]
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FAMILY STILL MATTERS – Annual FREE Family Beach Event on August 13th
The 6th Annual FAMILY STILL MATTERS – free beach concert and festival will be held on August 13, 2011 at Rockaway Beach (Queens, NY). The family focused event brings a free alternative to summer enjoyment for all families of all cultures. The day is filled with live music, performances-including spoken word, local choirs, notable comedians, [...]
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