Where to volunteer in NYC for 9/11’s 25th anniversary
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Find NYC volunteer opportunities for 9/11’s 25th anniversary. The post Where to volunteer in NYC for 9/11’s 25th anniversary appeared first on The Haitian Times.
The rotation, approved Tuesday, Sept. 8, does not replace any of the CEP’s nine councilors. Instead, the councilors agreed to a new distribution of leadership positions within the bureau: Pierre-Louis as president, Jaccéus Joseph as vice president, Nemrod Sanon as secretary-general and Schnaïda Adély as treasurer. The post Haiti’s Electoral Council reshuffles leadership as election preparations face criticism appeared first on The Haitian Times.
Naomi Osaka's U.S. Open ended in a fourth-round loss, but not before she closed out the tournament with her most dramatic fashion look yet — a fur-trimmed, multicolored cloak by Brooklyn label KidSuper. The post Naomi Osaka exits US Open, but not before displaying one more ‘swaggy’ fashion ensemble appeared first on The Haitian Times.
The latest cases come amid a broader pattern of kidnappings and other abuses by armed groups across Haiti. The United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) reported that at least 81 people were kidnapped for ransom between April and June, up from 57 during the first quarter of 2026 — a 42% increase. The post Haitian journalist, lawyer and government official kidnapped within 24 hours appeared first on The Haitian Times.
Brooklyn's West Indian Day Parade drew hundreds of thousands on Monday, with Haitian marching groups turning music, dance and costume into a defiant show of pride after the loss of TPS. The post For New York’s Haitian community, annual West Indian Day Parade means more in trying times appeared first on The Haitian Times.
The announcement comes as Haiti’s education system continues to suffer from gang violence and displacement. UNICEF reported that more than 1,600 schools were closed during the 2024–2025 academic year, affecting about 240,000 students. Nearly 1.5 million children continue to face challenges accessing education in 2026. The post Haitian government announces $17M back-to-school aid package for families appeared first on The Haitian Times.
A foreclosure sale of the Elmhurst, Queens, lot where hundreds of free Black New Yorkers are buried is complicated by state laws protecting unmarked graves from disturbance. The post Paved-over historic Black cemetery is now up for sale, lawyer says appeared first on The Haitian Times.
Elected officials, community leaders and cultural figures gathered in Brooklyn for WIADCA’s 59th annual VIP Breakfast before the Caribbean Carnival Parade along Eastern Parkway. The post Elected officials and community leaders kick off Labor Day festivities at WIADCA’s annual VIP Breakfast appeared first on The Haitian Times.
For Haitians who lost TPS in the United States, seeking asylum is not the only possible route to Canada. French skills, education and work experience may open other immigration pathways. The post For Haitian TPS Holders, Asylum in Canada is Not the Only Option appeared first on The Haitian Times.