"Is Jamaica in the house? Is Guyana in the house? Is Haiti in the house? Is Barbados in the house?"
"His life was taken at a time when he was doing everything right: giving back to his community, serving his state, and working toward a more just New York,"
"It was a safe night as we celebrated this important moment of reflection of this beautiful culture. I look forward to joining you and marching up the parkway,"
"It doesn't get any better than this,"
More than one million people attended the 58th annual West Indian Day Parade in Brooklyn. Multiple mayoral candidates—Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Mayor Eric Adams, and Republican Curtis Sliwa—mingled with spectators and sought to connect with Caribbean communities. Mamdani called out specific Caribbean nations while meeting supporters. Cuomo marked the tenth anniversary of aide Carey Gabay's death during J'Ouvert and highlighted Gabay's community service and immigrant roots. Adams emphasized NYPD safety coordination and praised the labor movement. Sliwa expressed familiarity with Crown Heights and pledged reciprocal support if elected.
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