Departemen Kepolisian Kota New York sedang mencari seorang wanita berusia 30 tahun yang dituduh menikam ibunya hingga tewas di dalam rumah di South Ozone Park pada sore hari tanggal 4 Juli 2026. Penyelidik mengatakan tersangka melarikan diri dari tempat kejadian dengan berjalan kaki dan masih buron saat detektif melanjutkan penyelidikan pembunuhan yang intensif. Peristiwa maut itu terjadi sekitar pukul 15.30. di dalam kediaman dekat persimpangan 128th Street dan Liberty Avenue. Petugas yang merespons menemukan Aisha Ramlakhan, 59 tahun, menderita luka sayatan parah di leher dan bahunya. Petugas medis darurat menyatakan dia meninggal di tempat kejadian.
5 Juli 2026
Perdebatan mengenai hak kewarganegaraan berdasarkan hak kelahiran sering kali berpusat pada siapa yang harus dianggap sebagai orang Amerika hanya karena mereka lahir di wilayah Amerika. Namun salah satu ironi terbesar dalam sejarah Amerika sering diabaikan: orang pertama yang lahir di negeri ini, penduduk asli Amerika, tidak diakui secara universal sebagai warga negara Amerika sampai tahun 1924. Prinsip kewarganegaraan berdasarkan hak asasi berakar pada Amandemen ke-14 Konstitusi AS, yang diratifikasi pada tahun 1868 setelah Perang Saudara. Undang-undang tersebut menyatakan bahwa "semua orang yang lahir atau dinaturalisasi di Amerika Serikat, dan tunduk pada yurisdiksinya, adalah warga negara Amerika Serikat." Terlepas dari jaminan konstitusional ini, sebagian besar penduduk asli Amerika tidak diikutsertakan karena mereka dianggap sebagai anggota negara suku yang berdaulat dan bukan warga negara Amerika Serikat. Akibatnya, jutaan orang yang lahir di dalam wilayah negara tersebut tidak
5 Juli 2026
Organisasi supremasi kulit putih seperti Front Patriot sering menggambarkan diri mereka sebagai gerakan patriotik yang membela identitas Amerika. Namun, penelitian selama puluhan tahun yang dilakukan oleh sosiolog, psikolog, kriminolog, dan organisasi yang mempelajari ekstremisme menunjukkan bahwa alasan orang bergabung dengan kelompok ini biasanya lebih bersifat pribadi daripada ideologis pada awalnya. Perasaan kesepian, isolasi, pergulatan identitas, dan keinginan untuk memiliki sering kali menciptakan kondisi yang dieksploitasi oleh perekrut ekstremis. Ketika individu sudah terhubung secara sosial dengan kelompoknya, ideologi ekstremis secara bertahap diperkenalkan dan diperkuat.
5 Juli 2026
Seorang perempuan Peru yang percaya bahwa dia telah menerima pekerjaan rumah tangga dengan gaji $35 per jam di Florida Selatan malah terjebak di dalam rumah bordil, di mana para penyelidik mengatakan dia dipaksa melakukan hubungan seks komersial sebelum akhirnya melarikan diri secara dramatis melalui jendela yang ditutup rapat. Kasus tersebut, yang diselidiki oleh Kantor Sheriff Palm Beach County, telah didokumentasikan melalui catatan penangkapan dan pelaporan oleh beberapa outlet berita regional Florida.
5 Juli 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.
5 Juli 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.
5 Juli 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.
12 Maret 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.
1 Maret 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.
18 Februari 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.
8 Februari 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.
1 Februari 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.
20 Januari 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.
6 Januari 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)
5 November 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.
19 Oktober 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.
2 Oktober 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.
1 Oktober 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.
1 Oktober 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.
29 Agustus 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.
21 Agustus 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.
5 Agustus 2025
Did "DOGE" really stop 8 million dollars to make mice transgender? No, the research was gene transfer to help stop diseases.
5 Maret 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.
5 Maret 2025