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A native of Cap-Haïtien and mother-of-two, Cothière brings more than 35 years of experience in the district, where she has worked as a paraprofessional, community specialist and classroom teacher. She will represent an area with a large Haitian immigrant population.
Democratic Sen. Ed Markey won reelection in Massachusetts, securing another term after introducing legislation earlier this year that would restore Temporary Protected Status for eligible Haitian immigrants through April 2029.
Democrat Amy Acton defeated Trump-backed Vivek Ramaswamy to become Ohio's first female governor, flipping a seat Republicans have held for two decades.
Haitian Americans in Columbus gathered for Kompa to the Polls, combining music, dancing and civic engagement with messages of solidarity from Ohio political leaders. The event highlighted Haitian cultural pride, political participation and the importance of community voices.
Keisha Lance Bottoms becomes the first Black woman elected governor in U.S. history, flipping Georgia's governorship to Democrats for the first time since 1998.
Democrat Debbie Wasserman Schultz defeated Republican Brent Andersen to win Florida’s 20th Congressional District, a seat previously held by Haitian American Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick.
Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul won reelection Tuesday, defeating Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. Her victory gives her another term leading New York, where immigration policies, housing costs and access to services affect Haitian immigrant communities.
Polls begin closing at 6 p.m. EST on Election Day. Here's when to expect results from Florida, New York and other key states in the 2026 midterms.
Photos and video capture Fèt Gede celebrations at the Ouanaminthe cemetery, where Vodou practitioners gathered on Nov. 1 for offerings, music, dance and performances.
Emile, 41, announced his candidacy on Oct. 31 in a video that went viral as many Haitians, especially the youth, awaited his bid. He is registered with Solèy, Haitian Creole for ‘sun,’ a new political platform whose leaders say symbolizes light.
For practitioners, these offerings express love and gratitude toward deceased relatives and friends while maintaining a spiritual connection with them.
This cohort, named “Dessalines” and the 37th graduating class of the national police, includes 947 men and 242 women. The graduation ceremony took place on Oct. 30 at the National Police Academy (ENP) on Route des Frères near Pétion-Ville and marked the third cohort of the P-4000 recruitment program.
Nearly 6 million Haitians face severe hunger as gang violence, displacement, high food prices and extreme El Niño conditions worsen the country's food insecurity crisis.
As November begins, Vodou practitioners prepare to celebrate Fèt Gédé, the annual Vodou tradition honoring the Gédé spirits, ancestors and the dead.
Epicenter NYC and six URL Media partner newsrooms have launched an AI-powered text and WhatsApp chatbot to help voters access trusted election information ahead of Nov. 3.
The full-scale deployment, approved by the Haitian government, is taking place under a bilateral agreement whose terms have not been made public. It remains unclear how the Salvadoran forces will coordinate with Haiti’s security institutions or the United Nations-authorized Gang Suppression Force (GSF).
NYC will raise daily Health Bucks to $14 in 2027.
Haitian communities have a stake in key races across five states that could shape immigration policy, TPS protections and political representation.
The new dates follow earlier plans to hold elections this year, after two previous dates— Aug. 30 and Dec. 13— were scrapped. The latest postponement comes as Haiti continues to face a security crisis that has complicated voting preparations, while political groups have criticized the electoral process' planning and…
Workers and employers are paying more for job-based health insurance, and further increases are expected in 2027 as health care costs continue to climb.
The American Airlines return comes as travelers have awaited another reliable option to reach Haiti from the United States after a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ban on U.S. commercial carriers restricted flights to the country’s capital and sharply constrained air connections amid a gang-fueled security crisis.
Three immigrant groups can still get ACA subsidies: green-card holders, who have permanent legal status; certain Cuban and Haitian immigrants; and citizens of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, or Palau.
Haitian Creole's digital transformation boosts cultural identity.
Images circulating on social media show rivers, including the Ravine du Sud, overflowing and flooding homes and neighborhoods in surrounding areas over the weekend. In the 12th communal section of Petit-Goâve, a landslide destroyed several homes on Monday. In Chantal, South Department, residents lost their homes and…
Haitian communities in Florida and other states have a stake in key races that could influence immigration enforcement, congressional representation and the future of TPS.
New York City is expanding its free 2-K child care program to the Bronx, Staten Island and 17 additional school districts, adding 10,000 seats for 2-year-olds beginning in fall 2027.
Five questions on New York City’s ballot would change how the city handles outdoor dining permits, contracts, street-safety projects and more. Here’s what a yes or no vote would mean.
The Flatbush community is demanding the immediate release of Roberto Lamour, a Haitian father detained by ICE at his Brooklyn home and transferred to Mississippi, far from his wife and young daughter.
The New York Times first reported the recovery, citing two people close to the international mission authorized by the United Nations to fight gangs in Haiti. In a post on X, Bukele said the remains did not match the four missing Salvadoran aviation technicians.
More than two dozen legal permanent residents in California face charges related to alleged illegal voter registration and immigration form violations as the Trump administration intensifies its crackdown on noncitizen voting.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is seeking $1.3 billion from NovaTech founders Cynthia and Eddy Petion, who fled the country after allegedly defrauding investors.
The approval allows Haiti to host its designated home match at NU Stadium, Inter Miami CF's home, on Nov. 14 at 4:30 p.m. EST.
El Salvador has sent combat-trained special forces to Haiti as the search continues for four missing soldiers. The move marks a shift in its contribution to the international mission, though the new contingent’s precise role has not been publicly outlined. The whereabouts and condition of the four Salvadorans remain…
Haitian residents and faith leaders are walking more than 40 miles from Springfield to Columbus, demanding an end to ICE enforcement practices, family separations and uncertainty over immigration protections.
Four promoters of cryptocurrency schemes that targeted Haitian communities will pay nearly $6 million following action by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
The warning marks an escalation in the public response to the disappearance of the four soldiers, whose vehicle was set on fire during an Oct. 18 ambush in Santo. The soldiers remain missing as the U.N.-backed Gang Suppression Force and other security personnel conduct search operations. Their whereabouts and…
As of Oct. 19, Capital Bank said it had reopened 17 of its 27 branches nationwide. Transfers through the national interbank electronic payment system, known by its French acronym as SPIH, had also resumed while the bank continued working to restore online services.
On Oct. 21, 2010, Haiti’s national laboratory confirmed cholera, marking the beginning of a devastating epidemic that exposed the country’s public health and sanitation challenges.
For young residents, the commemoration is an opportunity to connect Haiti’s history with civic pride and national identity.
Two films sparked conversations about deportation, colorism and belonging as Haitian and Dominican New Yorkers gathered at a Harlem film festival.
The competition winners, recognized for reporting on the challenges facing young Haitians amid the country’s security and humanitarian crises, were announced Oct. 15 at a ceremony in Pétion-Ville. The OIF’s coveted award returned to Haiti after a three-year interruption caused by worsening insecurity.
Savary said her presidential bid is an extension of work she began in 2009.
As of Monday, neither the Salvadoran Armed Forces, the GSF nor the Haitian National Police (PNH) had publicly confirmed the soldiers’ whereabouts or condition. Local media reports offered conflicting accounts, with some claiming the soldiers had been captured, killed or wounded. Those reports remained unverified.
Haitian American author Edwidge Danticat’s novel Dèy is a finalist for the 2026 National Book Award for Fiction, recognizing a story of grief, trauma and the connections between Miami and Haiti.
After an ICE agent shot a man in Marble Hill, this opinion piece urges New Yorkers to move beyond social media outrage and take practical steps to protect immigrant families, demand accountability and strengthen community networks.
Dessalines was more than a military commander. He was a central figure in the Haitian Revolution, the uprising that transformed an enslaved population into a force capable of defeating a colonial power and founding a nation.
Former president Martelly’s candidacy comes amid questions about his eligibility and the rules governing Haiti’s upcoming elections. An Oct. 6 amendment to the electoral decree removed the requirement for candidates to submit a certificate from the Bank of the Republic of Haiti, a document that had posed difficulties…
The latest appeal seeks to address that gap by asking property owners to voluntarily refuse ICE. It is not a legal prohibition.
“Even going to play soccer, the only thing I can still do without papers, is risky,” the young man, who earned a business degree, said. “It’s very difficult. But we have to hold on.”
The responses vary. Former Sen. Nenel Cassy and former Kenscoff Deputy Alfredo Junior Antoine dispute allegations of supporting armed groups, while former Sen. Youry Latortue challenges claims linking him to gangs in the Artibonite region. Former Sen. Jean-Charles Moïse, meanwhile, denies allegations involving Haiti’s…
Haitian singer-songwriter BéLo brought songs of gratitude and resilience to a sold-out Joe’s Pub in New York City on Oct. 14.
She graduated near the top of her class and 26 colleges accepted her. Then came the new immigration rules, crushing her ability to work, pay tuition and support her family in Haiti.
Violence in the city, which has long suffered repeated criminal attacks and massacres, escalated after gang retaliation following a late-September security operation conducted by the GSF in support of the Haitian National Police (PNH) there.
As the CEP revises the electoral calendar and processes candidate applications, public officials seeking office must comply with the resignation rules for their positions. For interim executive agents, the deadline is Oct. 15; for ministers and other senior officials, the electoral decree's deadline has already passed.
The disruption shows how efforts to reclaim territory from armed groups can have consequences far beyond the immediate site of an operation when security gains aren't sustained. The 44-mile highway is a vital route for transporting goods, fuel and passengers between Haiti’s Northwest Department and the Artibonite…
A Long Island tax preparer was convicted on 18 federal counts after prosecutors said he filed fraudulent returns and diverted clients' tax refunds, costing the IRS more than $1 million.
Trump renewed false claims about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, while campaigning for Republican Sen. Jon Husted ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
The latest disruption follows similar incidents reported on September 23 and October 4-5. Digicel says its technical teams are assessing how to safely reach the affected area.
The report also cited the arrest of a Dominican military officer in December 2025 while transporting 1,516 rounds of ammunition with a Haitian national, as well as evidence that surplus .50-caliber ammunition manufactured in the Dominican Republic had reached Haitian gangs.
A U.S. missionary was detained in northern Haiti following allegations of child abuse at an allegedly unlicensed orphanage, police say.
Haitian artists, musicians and entrepreneurs made their mark at CultureCon 2026, a two-day celebration of Black creativity at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
The fee reductions follow months of criticism from political actors who argued that the electoral rules could prevent young candidates and smaller political organizations from participating. Critics focused on registration costs and the number of documents candidates had to submit.
A U.N. expert report warns that gangs in Haiti remain powerful through alleged political and economic ties, raising concerns about violence, intimidation and exploitation as elections approach.
Haiti's electoral council has dropped a rule requiring candidates to prove they are free from foreign sanctions, prompting concerns about accountability ahead of long-delayed elections.
A federal immigration officer shot a 28-year-old man in Manhattan’s Marble Hill neighborhood, drawing condemnation from New York officials after his 5-year-old son was found in the car during the incident.
With two systems co-existing, participants in the formal and vacation leagues have debated the question: Could Haiti use the energy, money and talent already flowing through the summer leagues to strengthen the formal league into one?
The panel said Petit-Frère, a businesswoman, maintained longstanding ties with gang leaders and provided financial and logistical support for their activities.
The experts said Moïse has political and economic influence over Haiti’s glass eel sector, controlling the supply chain from harvesting to commercialization. According to the UN officials, Haiti’s glass eel sector is poorly regulated, opaque and marked by corruption, leaving it exposed to illicit activities.
The inauguration comes as the region faces persistent education challenges, including poor school infrastructure, difficult conditions for teachers and limited rural services. Residents and officials said the new office is a first step toward making education services more responsive to local needs.
Dominican Sports Minister Kelvin Cruz initially announced a broader prohibition on Oct. 2, saying Haiti would no longer be allowed to play in Dominican sports facilities. He later clarified that the measure applies to matches in which Haiti is designated as the home team.
The announcement comes less than three weeks after the Colombian veterans and Joseph Félix Badio—a former Haitian government official—were extradited from Haiti to the United States to face federal proceedings in the long-running assassination case. The 18 defendants first appeared before a federal court in Miami on…
An Army study found ICE's shock gloves caused intense pain and immediate compliance, according to records obtained by American Oversight.
The electoral governing body has not yet announced new campaign dates. It did not confirm whether Dec. 13 will still be maintained for the first round of votes, but said it is preparing a revised electoral calendar that will incorporate changes to the electoral decree and the process' technical and operational…
Assemblymember Nikki Lucas was elected chair of the Brooklyn Democratic Party in a late-night virtual vote that reformers contend violated multiple court orders.
A dispute over Creole and French has stirred anger in Guadeloupe after the island’s prefect told a fisherman it was disrespectful to speak Creole to him. The controversy has highlighted the language’s fraught history, its enduring cultural importance and broader tensions surrounding colonialism and identity in the…
The result capped a four-match group campaign in which Haiti scored nine goals and conceded five under new coach David Badía. The team opened with three consecutive victories — a 3-2 comeback against Trinidad and Tobago, a 2-0 win over Costa Rica and a 4-1 rout of the Dominican Republic — before falling to Costa Rica…
“He told ICE, ‘I had to put a sock between my skin and the device. It was uncomfortable. It was hot,’” Jozef recounted. “And they said ‘We are going to tighten it up.’”
A dispute over Creole and French has stirred anger in Guadeloupe after the island’s prefect told a fisherman it was disrespectful to speak Creole to him. The controversy has highlighted the language’s fraught history, its enduring cultural importance and broader tensions surrounding colonialism and identity in the…
The Trump administration says it has no plans to send ICE officers en masse to patrol polling places, but advocates and local election officials are preparing for the possibility that immigration agents could still appear near voting sites. Election-law experts say armed federal officers at polling locations would…
The series spotlights these survivors not simply as relics of history, but as resilient individuals who have endured decades of oversight and continued victimization at every turn.
Kidnappings are rising in Haiti as gangs increasingly target high-profile individuals and carry out mass abductions ahead of long-awaited general elections.
The Dominican Republic has banned Haiti’s national soccer team from using its sports facilities after crowd trouble preceded Haiti’s 4-1 Nations League victory.
Four hypothetical Haitian profiles show how age, French ability, education and work experience can lead to very different Canadian immigration strategies for people considering alternatives to remaining in the United States.
American missionary Maylon Foshee is due back in federal court Oct. 12 on a charge of illicit sexual conduct with minors in Haiti.
Haitian designer Daveed Baptiste turned a SoHo storefront into a living celebration of New York street culture for his Converse SS27 showcase.
The win extended Les Grenadiers’ perfect start in the 2026-2027 Concacaf Nations League campaign, moving them closer to securing a place in the tournament’s quarterfinals with one match remaining in the group stage.
The Concacaf Nations League A match is a crucial Group A encounter for two teams seeking a place in the quarterfinals. But the game also arrives against the backdrop of a relationship marked by deep historical wounds, economic and social interdependence, migration disputes and recurring political tensions.
Jean Ernest Muscadin, 63, confirmed his intention to run in September after discussions with Fòs Chanjman Nasyonal— a new party launched last year by sociologist and university professor Auguste D’Meza—which agreed to carry his candidacy.
Haitian businessman Gilbert Bigio, founder of GB Group and one of the most influential figures in Haiti’s private sector, died Tuesday in the United States at 91.
A boat carrying 62 migrants capsized near Puerto Rico after an onboard machete attack; the Coast Guard says two of the missing and rescued are believed to be Haitian.
The killings followed a confrontation between the Kokorat San Ras gang and a Sri Lankan contingent of the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) in the nearby Savane Longue communal section, according to Mayor Hubert Cénéac. He said security forces raided the area to clear a stretch of the national road linking the Northwest…
The U.N. Security Council’s decision comes as violence continues to affect communities across Haiti. On Sept. 28, at least 11 people were killed in Gros-Morne in the Artibonite region in what local authorities described as a gang reprisal following a GSF operation in the area.
Christian Emmanuel Sanon is set to stand trial in Miami as U.S. prosecutors continue pursuing cases tied to the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.
The Académie Goncourt removed Haitian Canadian writer Thélyson Orélien’s novel from consideration amid AI and plagiarism allegations. Orélien denies allegations that AI was used to write his bestselling debut novel.
More than 211,000 Haitian migrants crossed the U.S.-Mexico border from 2018 to 2025. New data show where they said they planned to go.
The victory gives Haiti six points from its first two Group A matches and puts the team in the quarterfinal race.
Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé says Haiti has trained more than 2,000 police officers under P4000, putting the government more than halfway toward its 4,000-officer goal.
New York City voters will decide on five City Charter proposals Nov. 3 covering public space, contracting, street safety, construction permitting and the city’s rainy day fund.
Thursday’s flight included 33 men and six women, including 23 TPS holders and six people with pending asylum claims.
A federal watchdog found ICE has wasted tens of millions of dollars on botched detention expansion plans, from unused Guantánamo tents to empty warehouses.