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NYPD praised its handling of the West Indian Day Parade — so did community members
Paradegoers and community leaders said that for the most part, there was good collaboration between the police and the community
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Brittany Kriegstein
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Flatbush residents cautiously optimistic about West Indian Day parade’s return after two-year hiatus
Residents say what was once a universally anticipated culmination of a magical Brooklyn summer is now the source of ongoing anxiety in the community.
By
Shamira Ibrahim
Arts & Entertainment
J'Ouvert Canceled For Second Straight Year
“It has been a trying two years for us,” said Yvette Rennie, the president of J’Ouvert City International.
By
Jake Offenhartz
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J'Ouvert 2020: Empty Streets, Lots Of Cops, And Muted Parties
"It was pure crickets," said Moses Edouard, a 30-year-old East Flatbush resident. "Nothing but police."
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Jake Offenhartz
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Scott Heins
Arts & Entertainment
Photos: J'Ouvert 2019 Creates Joyous 'Theater In The Streets'
Thankfully, the rain held out until after 10 a.m., so J'Ouvert revelers were mostly dry—people participating in the West Indian Day Parade later in the morning, including Mayor de Blasio, were not so lucky.
By
Ben Yakas
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What To Know About J’Ouvert & West Indian Day Parade: Security Plans, Subway Closures & More
The NYPD has announced plans for heavy security and a heightened police presence at the annual J’Ouvert celebration.
By
Zach Schonfeld
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Relatives Of Carey Gabay Give Heartbreaking Statements At Gang Members' Sentencing
'They killed my baby brother. My heart is broken and my soul is injured. How do I come back from that?'
By
Christina Carrega
Arts & Entertainment
Photos: J'Ouvert Celebrations Bring Excitement And Energy To Brooklyn
The annual pre-West Indian American Day parade event, J'Ouvert, attracted crowds of revelers with Caribbean pride this morning in Brooklyn.
By
Jen Chung
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NYPD Will Heavily Restrict J'Ouvert Access Again, With 13 Security Checkpoints
Streets will be blocked off starting at 10:30 p.m. on Sunday.
By
Andres O'Hara
Arts & Entertainment
A Peek Inside The Elaborate Preparations For J'Ouvert 2018
'I don’t have a son. So this is my legacy,' said Roy Pierre last Thursday night as he showed a small busload of visitors the elaborate costumes he was preparing for J’Ouvert.
By
Andres O'Hara
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