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Category: Political

Council Member Brooks-Powers Hosts Multi-Day Turkey Giveaway

February 5, 2025 Jabari Bruce Community, Political

Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers hosted her annual District 31 Community Turkey Giveaway – this time, over the course of three days. Lines of constituents interested

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Assemblywoman Alicia L. Hyndman Hosts Community Day Festival

November 17, 2024 Jabari Bruce Community, Political

Assemblywoman Alicia L. Hyndman held her annual community day festival on October 25th in front of her office on Merrick Boulevard. The all-age-friendly event was

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Council Member Williams Hosts Easter Egg Hunt

April 16, 2024 Jabari Bruce Holiday, Political

Councilmember Nantasha Williams hosted her third Easter Egg Hunt in Archie Springer Park on April 6th. The event was free to the public and open

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Council Speaker Adrienne E. Adams Delivers State of the City Speech

April 1, 2024 Jabari Bruce Political

New York City Council Speaker Adrienne E. Adams – southeast Queens’ own District 28 representative – gave her State of the City Address on March

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Council Member Williams Hosts Discretionary Funding Application Workshop

March 4, 2024 Jabari Bruce Political

Council Member Nantasha Williams hosted her second Discretionary Funding Application Workshop on February 5th. The event was held online and was open to everyone. According

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Council Member Nantasha Williams Hosts Land Use 101

February 28, 2024 Jabari Bruce Political

Council Member Nantasha Williams hosted a Land Use 101 online information session on February 8th. The event was free and accessible through Zoom.  The event’s

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Speaker Adams and Council Member Williams Host Holiday Toy Giveaway

January 23, 2024 Jabari Bruce Political

New York City District 27 Council Member Nantasha Williams and New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams hosted their Winter Holiday Fest Toy Giveaway on

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Council Member Williams Distributes Turkeys

November 22, 2023 Jabari Bruce Political

Council Member Nantasha Williams hosted her second annual Turkey Giveaway at Mount Olivet Baptist Church on November 18th. Attendees lined up as the staff prepared

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Councilwoman Nantasha Williams Provides Family Fun

November 12, 2023 Jabari Bruce Political

Council Member from District 27, Nantasha Williams, hosted Fall Family Fun Day at Wayanda Park on November 4th. The event was free for the public

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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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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! 
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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
WANNA SEE SOMETHING VICIOUS?!?! 🤯 Here are some h WANNA SEE SOMETHING VICIOUS?!?! 🤯 
Here are some highlights from the Forces of Nature Dance Theatre Youth Academy! They brought their fierceness to the second day of the Jamaica Dance Festival! 🔥🔥🔥
Follow us for EVERYTHING SOUTH EAST QUEENS!!! 
Photos and Videos by: Jabari Bruce
@jamaica.funk @fon_dance_theatre @thejamaicadancefestival 
#dance#jamaicaave#dancefestival#hiphop#hiphopdancing
Here is more from Day 1 of the Jamaica Dance Festi Here is more from Day 1 of the Jamaica Dance Festival! 💃🏻🕺💃
Don’t miss Day 2 this Saturday at Rufus King Park starting at 7 pm! 
@jamelgainescreativeoutlet 
@obremski_works
 @liondanceny_
Check out the highlights from the first day of The Check out the highlights from the first day of The Jamaica Dance Festival! @thejamaicadancefestival 
Don’t miss the next one next Saturday June 8th at 7pm in King Rufus Park! 🕺🏾💃🏻👯‍♀️

Performances by: 
@liondanceny_ 
@obremski_works 
@jamelgainescreativeoutlet 

#dance#jamaicaqueens#jamaica#jamaicadancefestival#love#family
Who do you know got Lost and Found 1’s for free? L Who do you know got Lost and Found 1’s for free? LITZY DUHHH!👟👕🎒

By: Joi Calinda

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Who better to talk about sneaker culture than an a Who better to talk about sneaker culture than an actual manager that works in JD SPORTS? 👟🎒👕

By: Joi Calinda

#jdsports#jamaicaavenue#nyc#queens#sneakerculture#reseller#ootd#fashion#outfitinspo

@jacksontoonyce
If you didn’t know there is a JD Sports? Now ya kn If you didn’t know there is a JD Sports? Now ya know! Ya know 👕👟🕶️

By: Joi Calinda
 #jamaicavenue#queens#nyc#jdsports#jamaicafunk #jamaicaqueens#jdsports#fashion#love#art#freedom#clothing#store
Coming soon! The JD review! 🤯😁 By: Joi Calinda # Coming soon! The JD review! 🤯😁

By: Joi Calinda

#nyc#jamaicaqueens#cuny#yorkcollege#jdsports#sneakerculture#capcut#sneakers#jordans#juicycouture#jamaicafunk
If you missed it here it is a recap of women’s mon If you missed it here it is a recap of women’s month with @__mani2x 📷💥🎒

By: Joi Calinda

#womenshistorymonth#ootd#nyc#yorkcollege#cuny#jamaicaqueens#reels#womenempowerment#girlsgirl#jamaicafunk #jamaicaave
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