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Brooklyn leaders condemn violence that marred end of West Indian Day Parade
Seven people were injured in four separate incidents as the annual parade came to a close along Eastern Parkway.
By
Ben Feuerherd
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NYPD says 6 people shot, 1 slashed in 4 incidents as West Indian Day Parade wound down
The violence came at the end of a largely peaceful weekend as New Yorkers celebrated Caribbean heritage with the annual event that draws hundreds of thousands of people to the borough.
By
Ben Feuerherd
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Brittany Kriegstein
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Lawsuit accuses NYC, NYPD of security failures at Brooklyn’s West Indian Day Parade
The lawsuit was filed by a Nassau County woman who says her child was shot at the event on Sept. 2 last year.
By
Ben Feuerherd
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5 shot near West Indian Day parade route in Brooklyn. The festivities go on.
Two of the victims were reported in critical condition; the NYPD said there was no 'active shooter' and the festivities would go on.
By
Jessica Gould
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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
By
Brittany Kriegstein
Arts & Entertainment
Vibrant J'Ouvert festivities return to Brooklyn, with characters from Jab Molassie to Baby Doll
As J’Ouvert returns to the streets of Brooklyn, people will once again dress in outlandish clothing to represent folkloric characters.
By
Precious Fondren
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
Arts & Entertainment
West Indian Day Parade Canceled For Second Year In A Row
Instead, the West Indian American Day Carnival Association has announced virtual and smaller in-person events.
By
Jen Chung
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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."
By
Jake Offenhartz
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Scott Heins
Arts & Entertainment
Photos: Rain Can't Ruin Brooklyn's Glorious West Indian Day Parade
This year's West Indian Day Parade was met with major downpours.
By
Scott Lynch
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