With Cuomo endorsement, Bichotte Hermelyn positions Brooklyn Democrats for a new direction

Bichotte Hermelyn’s backing of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo for mayor may have flown under the radar, but it could reshape Democratic power dynamics across New York City. The post With Cuomo endorsement, Bichotte Hermelyn positions Brooklyn Democrats for a new direction appeared first on The Haitian Times. With Cuomo endorsement, Bichotte Hermelyn positions Brooklyn Democrats for a new direction was first posted on March 26, 2025 at 5:00 am.

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Crime & Justice

New attacks on Haitian media reignites calls for gang crackdown

Haitians condemn assaults on Radio Télévision Caraïbes, Radio Mélodie FM and Télé Pluriel over the weekend in a severe blow to press freedom in Haiti. The post New attacks on Haitian media reignites calls for gang crackdown appeared first on The Haitian Times. New attacks on Haitian media reignites calls for gang crackdown was first posted on March 17, 2025 at 4:08 pm.

2025-03-17 2

Officials ramp up advocacy to protect Haiti TPS, but some in community call for more outreach

As elected officials push back against the TPS termination, some in the Haitian community remain unaware of legal resources or ways to participate. The post Officials ramp up advocacy to protect Haiti TPS, but some in community call for more outreach appeared first on The Haitian Times. Officials ramp up advocacy to protect Haiti TPS, but some in community call for more outreach was first posted on March 10, 2025 at 2:11 pm.

2025-03-10 3

Editorials

Why Justice Amy Coney Barrett may be Haitian immigrants’ greatest ally, or foe, in the coming years | Opinion

Barrett’s personal connection may impact whether her rulings will help or harm Haitian immigrants seeking legal status in the U.S. The post Why Justice Amy Coney Barrett may be Haitian immigrants’ greatest ally, or foe, in the coming years | Opinion appeared first on The Haitian Times. Why Justice Amy Coney Barrett may be Haitian immigrants’ greatest ally, or foe, in the coming years | Opinion was first posted on March 7, 2025 at 1:14 pm.

2025-03-07 1

CPT

Fritz Alphonse Jean becomes new president of Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council

Fritz Alphonse Jean, the new CPT president, vowed to take a tougher stance on security, pledging to recruit 3,000 police and military personnel, expand intelligence operations and pave the way for elections before Feb. 7, 2026. The post Fritz Alphonse Jean becomes new president of Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council appeared first on The Haitian Times. Fritz Alphonse Jean becomes new president of Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council was first posted on March 7, 2025 at 5:05 pm.

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The Trump Administration Said These Aid Programs Saved Lives. It Canceled Them Anyway | ProPublica

By Anna Maria Barry-Jester and Brett Murphy | March 1, 2025, 4 p.m. ESTAfter the Trump administration moved to freeze nearly $60 billion in foreign aid in January, officials like Secretary of State […] The post The Trump Administration Said These Aid Programs Saved Lives. It Canceled Them Anyway | ProPublica appeared first on The Haitian Times. The Trump Administration Said These Aid Programs Saved Lives. It Canceled Them Anyway | ProPublica was first posted on March 3, 2025 at 3:22 pm.

2025-03-04 1

Haiti

Did US funding for Haiti’s security mission stop? The Haitian Times breaks it down

The U.S. has paused some funding to Haiti’s MSS mission through multilateral contributions but continues funding security efforts directly through the State Department and the Department of Defense. The post Did US funding for Haiti’s security mission stop? The Haitian Times breaks it down appeared first on The Haitian Times. Did US funding for Haiti’s security mission stop? The Haitian Times breaks it down was first posted on February 28, 2025 at 2:49 pm.

2025-02-28

Ready for a new mayor? A reminder of how ranked-choice voting works

New Yorkers will use ranked-choice voting in the 2025 mayoral election. Epicenter NYC reports on how the system works and its impact. The post Ready for a new mayor? A reminder of how ranked-choice voting works appeared first on The Haitian Times. Ready for a new mayor? A reminder of how ranked-choice voting works was first posted on February 19, 2025 at 5:08 pm.

2025-02-19 3

Economy

USAID dismantling: What it could mean for Haiti

As USAID places thousands of employees on leave, Haiti’s aid programs face uncertainty, raising concerns about funding and next steps. The post USAID dismantling: What it could mean for Haiti appeared first on The Haitian Times. USAID dismantling: What it could mean for Haiti was first posted on February 7, 2025 at 6:08 pm.

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Politics