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Author: Greg Mays

“Colors in Black” Exhibition at the Roy Wilkins Park Recreation Center

March 6, 2026 Greg Mays

Colors in Black – the Southern Queens Park Association’s 22nd annual art exhibition – opened on Sunday, March 1st in the Roy Wilkins Park Recreation

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Assembly Member Anderson Hosts State of the District Address

February 28, 2026 Greg Mays

Who announces – at work – that they recently got engaged, and then invites their fiancé to the stage so she can share with the

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Saxophonist Tivon Pennicott Takes the JPAC Stage

February 22, 2026 Greg Mays

Jazz Saxophonist Tivon Pennicott took the Jamaica Performing Arts Center stage on Thursday, February 12th. Pennicott’s performance was a part of the Jamaica Center for

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District 27 Councilwoman Nantasha Williams Delivers Inaugural State of the District Address

February 12, 2026 Greg Mays Political

Gratitude is important, especially in these harsh times. I’d imagine that’s why New York City Councilwoman Nantasha Williams – representing the residents of New York

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SQREJC and APCO Host BESS Virtual Town Hall

February 4, 2026 Greg Mays

Over 200 people convened this past Saturday on Zoom for the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Virtual Town Hall sponsored by the Southeast Queens Residents

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State Senator Comrie Hosts 11th Annual MLK Celebration

January 20, 2026 Greg Mays Dance, Holiday, Music, Political

An esteemed set of individuals and organizations were honored at Leroy Comrie’s 11th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service celebration on Monday, January

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Emancipation: The Rise of Womanhood Opens at JCAL

January 17, 2026 Greg Mays Arts & Culture

The Bangladeshi-American artist Alma Leya has only been in the United States for twelve years, but as she says: “The struggle for an immigrant woman

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A Town Hall Welcome for Chancellor Kamar Samuels

January 15, 2026 Greg Mays Education

The chancellor is coming! The chancellor is coming! And just like that, the chancellor was here. Here in southeast Queens — well sort of. At

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“Colors in Black” is on view through Saturday, Mar “Colors in Black” is on view through Saturday, March 7th at the Roy Wilkins Park Recreation Center. For more information, visit: https://jamaicafunk.com/colors-in-black-exhibition-at-the-roy-wilkins-park-recreation-center/
Assembly Member Khaleel Anderson kept it movin’ at Assembly Member Khaleel Anderson kept it movin’ at his State of the District Address where he dispensed checks and announced his engagement! See more at https://jamaicafunk.com/assembly-member-anderson-hosts-state-of-the-district-address/
Saxophonist Tivon Pennicott took the Jamaica Perfo Saxophonist Tivon Pennicott took the Jamaica Performing Artist Center stage. Here is what went down: https://jamaicafunk.com/saxophonist-tivon-pennicott-takes-the-jpac-stage/
This girl is on fire! Read about her State of the This girl is on fire! Read about her State of the District here:
https://jamaicafunk.com/district-27-councilwoman-nantasha-williams-delivers-inaugural-state-of-the-district-address/
Saturday, January 31st witnessed a fantastically i Saturday, January 31st witnessed a fantastically informative virtual town hall on the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) site proposed for the corner of Linden Boulevard and 180th Street. You can read about the session here: https://jamaicafunk.com/sqrejc-and-apco-host-bess-virtual-town-hall/
Little Miss Buggs sings the Negro National Anthem Little Miss Buggs sings the Negro National Anthem at Leroy’s MLK celebration on January 19th. To learn more, visit https://jamaicafunk.com/state-senator-comrie-hosts-11th-annual-mlk-celebration/
Learn more about the chancellor’s visit to southea Learn more about the chancellor’s visit to southeast Queens at: https://jamaicafunk.com/a-town-hall-welcome-for-chancellor-kamar-samuels/
Learn more about this exhibit at https://jamaicafu Learn more about this exhibit at https://jamaicafunk.com/emancipation-the-rise-of-womanhood-opens-at-jcal/
By Kayleen Lopez. Wayne Tucker & the Bad Muthas li By Kayleen Lopez. Wayne Tucker & the Bad Muthas lit up the Jamaica Performing Arts Center and left us all craving an encore.

He even gave a shoutout to his new book 100 Musical Thoughts.

To our Queens community at Jamaica Funk, he wrapped the night with: “Merry Christmas!”
Check out who Jamaica Funk found! Alexis from CUN Check out who Jamaica Funk found! 
Alexis from CUNY York College loves to eat Sakru of Japan on Jamaica Avenue and Shaylee loves Chipotle and Teriyaki One on Jamaica Avenue!!!
JUNETEENTH AT ROY WILKINS!!!! JUNETEENTH AT ROY WILKINS!!!!
Check out who Jamaica Funk just found! We are tryi Check out who Jamaica Funk just found! We are trying Sarku if Japan on Jamaica Avenue! Try for some delicious Japanese food! 🥘 
#food#nyc#jamaicafunk #jamaicaave #jamaicaqueens
Check out what Jamaica Funk just found!!! Check ou Check out what Jamaica Funk just found!!! Check out our review on Cold Stone ice cream right on Jamaica Avenue!! 🍦
#food#icecream#coldstone#review#jamaicaave
Check out what Jamaica Funk just found!!! We are h Check out what Jamaica Funk just found!!!
We are here with Raphael as he is review the new Rasing Caines on Jamaica Avenue! 🍗🍟#jamaicafunk #nyc#foodreel#foodreview
#food#eat#raising#caines#jamaica#
Check out who Jamaica Funk found! We asked York C Check out who Jamaica Funk found! 
We asked York College Students about their opinions on Energy Drinks and Electric Cars! 

By: Madoussou Kone
Check out who Jamaica Funk Found! We asked people Check out who Jamaica Funk Found! 
We asked people on the street their opinion on the presidential election! 

By: Madoussou Kone
Check out who Jamaica Funk found on the street for Check out who Jamaica Funk found on the street for 4th of July! 🎉🎊🇺🇸
By: Madoussou Kone
#fourthofjuly
More great music! #jamaicaave#music More great music! 
#jamaicaave#music
Jazz show right on Jamaica Avenue!!! Jazz show right on Jamaica Avenue!!!
Juneteenth at Roy Wilkins Park!! 🤯🤘🏾💪🏾 performance Juneteenth at Roy Wilkins Park!! 🤯🤘🏾💪🏾 performance by Kyah Baby 
#music#love#queens#roywilkinspark
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