New England Gazzette

In a Democratic primary that could help define the future direction of the party locally and nationally, support for Israel and related foreign policy questions have emerged as central dividing lines — energizing grassroots movements, sharpening candidate contrasts, and reshaping traditional political alliances across Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Chanting “United Against Hate. United for Peace. United as One,” community leaders, faith representatives, and residents gathered in Ozone Park for a press conference and unity rally denouncing bigotry and calling for accountability from public officials whose rhetoric, they say, has endangered community cohesion.

Nickie Kane, a grassroots advocate and former New York City Council candidate, has officially announced a run for Congress in New York’s 10th District, adding a new progressive voice to a race that will shape the future of Lower Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn.

Guyanese social media influencer known as “Melly Mel” is facing a civil lawsuit in Canada following allegations that she made defamatory statements about the mother of Guyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali.

The nonprofit Chhaya CDC is listed as a supporter of the campaign promoting Proposals 2, 3, 4 and 5. Its leadership includes Executive Director Annetta Seecharran (Guyanese) and Deputy Director of Policy Sadia Rahman (Bengali). The campaign has spent over $1 million on independent expenditures advocating for these measures. (NYC Campaign Finance Board)

The new Wendy’s will not be like a small snack shop. It will be a modern, full-service restaurant. People can eat inside, order food through a drive-thru window, or get food delivered to their homes. For many Guyanese, this will be a new experience. The restaurant will give people a chance to enjoy American-style burgers, fries, chicken sandwiches, and other popular Wendy’s meals — without having to travel abroad.

Romeo Hitlall, a candidate running for City Council District 28 in Queens, New York, has found himself at the center of a serious legal case. This case involves a violent fight with a woman named Rhonda Cruz, who is better known as Rhonda “Bob,” a popular TikTok personality originally from Guyana. Hitlall was charged with eight crimes, including the most serious charge: second-degree strangulation. The news has shocked many voters, and Hitlall lost the Democratic primary election.

Ian Roberts, the superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, has resigned after a dramatic chain of events involving police, immigration agents, and legal problems.

Lexi Kuenzle, a nurse at Englewood Health in New Jersey and a strong supporter of Donald Trump, has been rehired after she was suspended for reporting a doctor who made a shocking comment about Charlie Kirk’s death. She says the doctor said, “He had it coming. He deserved it.”

On September 15, 2025, political commentator Candace Owens shared a story during a podcast about Charlie Kirk, the late founder of Turning Point USA. Owens said that before his death, Kirk was pressured by businessman Bill Ackman and Babylon Bee CEO Seth Dillon to visit Israel. According to Owens, the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu, personally invited Kirk, but he refused to go. Owens believes this situation supports the growing theory online that Israel may have been involved in Kirk’s death.