Caribbean American Weekly

10/28/2025

We hope you enjoy the latest edition of the Caribbean American Weekly. Our front-page highlights are focused on issues, that is, news, views, and interviews, which will assist you in your decision-making process, whether politics, consumption or entertainment, business, law, etc. Our investigative journalism, internally, by partnerships, or guest writers, brings you the best analysis on issues facing Caribbean New Yorkers. Enjoy our latest edition. Read our latest issue at www.cawnyc.com Top Headlines:
🇨🇺 Caribbean Tensions Surge as U.S. Military Actions Clash with “Zone of Peace” Ambitions
🎗️ Breast Cancer & Black Women: Understanding the Landscape, Risks, and the Path Toward Equity
⚖️ AG Letitia James Secures Settlement for Hundreds of Denied Workers’ Comp Claims
🏛️ Mayor Adams Cancels $135M in Medical Debt
💰 Vote Yes on Affordable Housing: Why Propositions 2–5 Matter
🧠 How a Pre-Existing Condition Can Affect a Personal-Injury Claim
💔 Getting Over a Breakup with Grace

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10/21/2025

🏠💜 YES on Affordable Housing — We Can’t Afford to Wait!

New York families deserve a fair chance to stay in the communities they love. Voting YES on Propositions 2, 3, 4, & 5 means:
✅ Fast-tracking affordable housing projects citywide
✅ Simplifying reviews for small housing + climate resiliency
✅ Creating an appeals board to meet housing needs fairly
✅ Modernizing NYC’s outdated city map

🗳️ Flip your ballot and VOTE YES on November 4th!
Or vote early October 25 – November 2 or by mail.

Let’s cut the red tape, build smarter, and make New York a place everyone can afford to call home. 💪🏽

10/21/2025

We hope you enjoy the latest edition of the Caribbean American Weekly. Our front-page highlights are focused on issues, that is, news, views, and interviews, which will assist you in your decision-making process, whether politics, consumption or entertainment, business, law, etc. Our investigative journalism, internally, by partnerships, or guest writers, brings you the best analysis on issues facing Caribbean New Yorkers. Enjoy our latest edition. Read our latest issue at www.cawnyc.com
Headline Story: NY Attorney General Letitia James charged with mortgage fraud — a crime rarely prosecuted and seldom resulting in prison.
🌎 Plus: CARICOM Secretary-General urges small nations to “Speak Our Truth” ahead of COP 30 in Brazil.
🏠 Learn how Propositions 2–5 could shape New York City’s housing future.
💔 Divorce & Immigration in NY: What happens when one spouse is undocumented?
👩🏽‍🦳 Estate Planning for Grandparents, DV Awareness Month, and more community news you need.

📻 Tune in to Ask the Lawyer Radio Show & Podcast with Attorney Brian Figeroux — empowering our Caribbean and Hispanic communities with legal knowledge!

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10/07/2025

Declutter Your Life by Releasing Emotional Baggage and Unhealthy Connections By Sandy Connors Every spring, we clear out closets, organize drawers, and get rid of what no longer fits—but what about the emotional clutter weighing us down? This article explores what happens when we apply the same decluttering mindset to our relationships. Are the people […]
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09/30/2025

From Casual Chats to Lasting Bonds—Practical Strategies to Deepen Connection By Sandy Connors The article offers tips for turning casual conversations into meaningful connections. It covers breaking conversational patterns, showing vulnerability, asking deeper questions, finding shared values, using intentional body language, giving genuine compliments, and creating follow-up opportunities. Whether socializing or dating, these strategies can […]
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09/24/2025

By Emerald Green | Editorial credit: Debby Wong / Shutterstock.com The sudden dismissal of Sandy Brondello, just one year after guiding the New York Liberty to their first-ever WNBA Championship, has sent shockwaves through the basketball world. What seemed like the beginning of a dynasty quickly turned into a franchise-defining controversy after the Liberty’s early […]
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09/24/2025

By: Janet Howard Click here to listen to podcast. Community service, education, and leadership are not just professional pursuits for Lawman Lynch—they are lifelong commitments rooted in both personal experience and cultural values. From his early days in Jamaica to his current role in New York City, Lynch has consistently worked to expand opportunities for […]
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Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By: Janet Howard Click here to listen to podcast. Community service, education, and leadership are not just professional pursuits for Lawman Lynch—they are lifelong commitments rooted in bot...

09/24/2025

By: Mary Campbell As federal immigration enforcement intensifies, families in the United States with mixed immigration status—where some members are citizens or lawful residents and others are not—are increasingly living in fear of separation. In response, many are quietly preparing “what-if” plans: designating guardians for their children, organizing important documents, and making arrangements in case […]
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Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post By: Mary Campbell As federal immigration enforcement intensifies, families in the United States with mixed immigration status—where some members are citizens or lawful residents and others a...

09/24/2025

By: Paradise Destinations Travel Traveling in the fall is one of the best-kept secrets among seasoned travelers. As summer crowds fade and winter holiday rush hasn’t yet begun, autumn offers the perfect balance of pleasant weather, vibrant scenery, and affordable prices. Whether you’re planning a cozy road trip through foliage-covered countryside or an international getaway, […]
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09/23/2025

“Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.” – Psalm 42:5 (NIV) Life often brings moments when we feel overwhelmed, restless, or uncertain. In Psalm 42:5, the psalmist captures this human struggle perfectly. The verse begins […]
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Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ Connect on Linked in Subscribe by Email Print This Post “Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.” – Psalm 42:5 (NIV) Life often brings moments when we ...

09/23/2025

Tennis star Coco Gauff secures a $2 million sponsorship with Emirates Airlines, highlighting diversity in sports marketing and inspiring young athletes worldwide. By: Emerald Green | Editorial credit: Marco Iacobucci Epp / Shutterstock.com Tennis sensation Coco Gauff has secured yet another historic milestone in her career: a $2 million annual sponsorship deal with Emirates Airlines. […]
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09/23/2025

Photo credit: PP/IQ Inc Kingston, Jamaica, September 23, 2025 – Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has confirmed the safe return of Jamaican national Orville Etoria, who was repatriated yesterday (September 22) from the Kingdom of Eswatini with the assistance of the International Organization for Migration (IOM). In […]
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