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Author: Jabari Bruce

Soca Kardio Fitness in Baisley Pond Park

September 10, 2024 Jabari Bruce Health

Soca Kardio Fitness hosted a workout in Baisley Pond Park on August 24th. The event was free and open to the public. Soca kardio fitness

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Senator Comrie Hosts Rain Barrel Giveaway

August 30, 2024 Jabari Bruce Environment

New York State Senator Leroy Comrie hosted a Rain Barrel Giveaway on May 25th in Roy Wilkins Park. The event was free to the public

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Council Member Brooks-Powers Hosts Annual Family Day

August 30, 2024 Jabari Bruce Community

NYC Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers held the 31st Council District’s Annual Family Day on August 10th at Brookville Park. The event was free and

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Fire Department Hosts Recruitment Event

August 30, 2024 Jabari Bruce Jobs/Careers/Work

The Fire Department of New York held a recruitment event at Jamaica Station on August 10th. Everyone from the public had a chance to walk

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JCAL Hosts “Afro-Latinx Mixtape” Artist Talk

August 30, 2024 Jabari Bruce Arts & Culture, Visual

The Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning hosted an artist talk for its current “Afro-Latinx Mixtape” exhibition on August 10th. The event was free and

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Stogies on the Rocks Hosts School Drive Barbecue

August 30, 2024 Jabari Bruce Community, Education

Stogies on the Rocks Social Club hosted a School Drive Barbecue on August 10th in Brookville Park. The event was free and open to the

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Rosedale Jets Hosts Fish Fry Jamboree

August 30, 2024 Jabari Bruce Sports

The Rosedale Jets hosted their Fish Fry Jamboree on August 8th in Brookville Park. The event was free and open to the public for all

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JCAL Hosts Closing Reception for Evolution

August 30, 2024 Jabari Bruce

The Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning hosted a closing reception for its Evolution exhibit. The event was free, open to the public, and appropriate

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Assembly Member Hyndman Hosts Summer Camp Resource Fair

August 30, 2024 Jabari Bruce

Assembly Member Alicia L. Hyndman hosted a Summer Camp Resource Fair on April 25th at the Roy Wilkins Recreation Center. Attendees received presentations from multiple

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Hands-On History Celebrates Kathryn Janeway of Star Trek

August 30, 2024 Jabari Bruce History

The King Manor Museum hosted Hands-On History: Trekkies, Unite! on May 4th. The event celebrated Kathryn Janeway from Star Trek. Janeway was the actress from

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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! 🥘 
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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!! 🍦
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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
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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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