The New York City Police Department is searching for a 30-year-old woman accused of fatally stabbing her mother inside a South Ozone Park home on the afternoon of July 4, 2026. Investigators say the suspect fled the scene on foot and remains at large as detectives continue an intensive homicide investigation.
The deadly incident occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. inside a residence near the intersection of 128th Street and Liberty Avenue. Responding officers discovered 59-year-old Aisha Ramlakhan suffering from severe slash wounds to her neck and shoulder. Emergency medical personnel pronounced her dead at the scene.
July 5, 2026
The debate over birthright citizenship often centers on who should be considered an American simply because they were born on U.S. soil. Yet one of the greatest ironies in American history is frequently overlooked: the very first people born on this land, Native Americans, were not universally recognized as citizens of the United States until 1924.
The principle of birthright citizenship is rooted in the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1868 after the Civil War. It declares that "all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States." Despite this constitutional guarantee, most Native Americans were excluded because they were considered members of sovereign tribal nations rather than citizens of the United States. As a result, millions of people born within the country's borders were denied the full rights and protections enjoyed by other Americans.
July 5, 2026
White supremacist organizations such as Patriot Front often portray themselves as patriotic movements defending American identity. However, decades of research by sociologists, psychologists, criminologists, and organizations studying extremism indicate that the reasons people join these groups are usually far more personal than ideological at first. Feelings of loneliness, isolation, identity struggles, and a desire for belonging frequently create the conditions that extremist recruiters exploit. Once individuals become socially connected to the group, extremist ideology is gradually introduced and reinforced.
July 5, 2026
A Peruvian woman who believed she had accepted a $35-per-hour housekeeping position in South Florida instead found herself trapped inside a brothel, where investigators say she was forced into commercial sex before making a dramatic escape through a boarded-up window.
The case, investigated by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, has been documented through arrest records and reporting by multiple regional Florida news outlets.
July 5, 2026
The Trump-allied Freedom 250 organization's "Great American State Fair," promoted as the centerpiece of the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations, has drawn widespread criticism after a series of logistical problems, weather disruptions, and questions about attendance overshadowed the event.
President Donald Trump praised the celebration on social media, describing it as "packed with happy people" and highlighting the July 4 fireworks and military displays. However, journalists, photographers, and many attendees reported a much different picture, pointing to sparse crowds, operational issues, and repeated disruptions.
July 5, 2026
A state investigation is underway after 34-year-old Darius Chappell died while in custody four days after he was bitten by a Clarksville Police Department K-9 during his arrest.
Chappell was arrested on June 29, 2026, outside a coffee shop on Fort Campbell Boulevard in Clarksville, Tennessee. Video of the arrest, which has circulated widely on social media and in news reports, appears to show Chappell on the ground being restrained by multiple officers when a police K-9 was deployed. The dog remained latched onto Chappell for approximately one minute before the handler physically removed it, according to witness accounts and video reviewed by local media.
July 5, 2026
A disturbing homicide investigation in Queens has drawn renewed attention after police arrested a 75-year-old man accused of killing his wife following the discovery of human remains in multiple locations, according to law-enforcement sources.
March 12, 2026
A dispute between two Guyanese social media personalities escalated into an alleged physical altercation this week in Richmond Hill, according to videos circulating online and statements from those involved.
March 1, 2026
A Guyanese-American congressional candidate took direct aim at two well-known political figures this week during a candidate forum hosted by the Grand Street Democrats and Three Bridges Democrats, sharpening contrasts in what is shaping up to be a closely watched primary contest.
February 18, 2026
As election season ramps up in Richmond Hill, organizers along Liberty Avenue say they are confronting a challenge that rarely appears in campaign mailers but regularly surfaces in private conversations: internal rivalries that can fracture turnout, volunteer networks, and fundraising in a neighborhood trying to translate cultural visibility into political power.
February 8, 2026
A lawsuit filed in the United States is drawing renewed attention across Trinidad and Tobago after families of Trinidadian men killed in a U.S. military boat strike say their loved ones were wrongly targeted while traveling at sea.
February 1, 2026
In the final months of his tenure as New York City Comptroller, Brad Lander has drawn renewed scrutiny over how the city’s sprawling public pension system is invested — particularly in companies with ties to Israel.
January 20, 2026
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.
January 6, 2026
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)
November 5, 2025
One of the men who helped shape Guyana’s early movie culture has passed away. Kassim “Hoosain” Hoosain, former owner of the Twilite Cinema in Belmont, Guyana, died recently in Richmond Hill, Queens, where he had lived for decades.
October 19, 2025
Described as “The Man with the Golden Voice,” Singh brought Caribbean music, culture, and stories to television screens across New York City, particularly for newly arrived Guyanese immigrants looking for a familiar voice in a new land. His show stood out not just for its variety format, but for its forward-thinking inclusivity—it even featured a transgender performer at a time when such representation was rare in ethnic media.
October 2, 2025
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.
October 1, 2025
Ian Roberts, the superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, has resigned after a dramatic chain of events involving police, immigration agents, and legal problems.
October 1, 2025
Police say the crash happened on August 12, when Singh made an illegal U-turn on the Florida Turnpike. His semi-truck blocked the road. A minivan crashed into the trailer. Three people in the minivan died—a 30-year-old man, a 37-year-old woman, and a 54-year-old man. Singh was arrested and is now facing three counts of vehicular homicide.
August 29, 2025
Police say Bobb was charged with domestic violence. A man named Romeo Hitlal told police that Bobb punched him in the face.
Hitlal is known in the Guyanese community. He recently lost a city council election. Bobb was helping him during his campaign. Many people believed they were having an affair.
August 21, 2025
A group of elderly community members visited Green Leaf Bistro at for what they believed would be a Halal meal. The restaurant's exterior prominently displays "Halal" signage, and its menu contains no warnings about pork dishes.
August 5, 2025
Did "DOGE" really stop 8 million dollars to make mice transgender? No, the research was gene transfer to help stop diseases.
March 5, 2025
Did a transgender woman win a race by more than five hours? Yes, but the race was co-ed mean men and women competed together. Austin Killips completed the course in 8 days, 23 hours, and 27 minutes in 2024, breaking the previous record of 9 days, 5 hours, and 43 minutes. Killips' record has since been broken.
March 5, 2025