Little Haiti
Coverage of Little Haiti in the Nexus archive.
- Search underway for missing 93-year-old man from Miami
Detectives in Miami are searching for 93-year-old Jesse Bridges, last seen in the Little Haiti neighborhood wearing a tan T-shirt, tan shorts, and white sneakers. The City of Miami Police Department Special Victims Unit is requesting public assistance in locating him.
- Search underway for 76-year-old man reported missing from Little Haiti
The City of Miami Police Department Special Victims Unit is searching for 76-year-old Dieufait Servius, last seen in Little Haiti on July 12. He is described as 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing 130 pounds, with white hair and brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a brown shirt, khaki pants, and black dress shoes. Authorities are requesting public assistance to locate him.
- Search underway for 85-year-old man reported missing from Little Haiti
The City of Miami Police Department's Special Victims Unit is seeking the public's help to locate 85-year-old George Allen Burns, who has been missing since July 11 and was last seen in the Little Haiti area. Burns was last seen wearing khaki pants, a khaki shirt, a red hat, and white shoes with blue trim. Authorities have provided contact details for tips.
- America 250: They’re still coming to America: How New York became the proud colossus of immigration in America
New York City has been a central hub for immigration in the U.S. for 250 years, shaped by waves of immigrants from diverse backgrounds. Despite federal efforts under the Trump administration to restrict immigration, the city maintains sanctuary policies to protect immigrants, while celebrating its role in renewing American society through immigration.
- 'Nonstop calls and community panic' in NY after Supreme Court immigration ruling
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to allow the Trump administration to end temporary protected status for Haitians and Syrians, leading to community panic and emotional reactions. The decision impacts hundreds of thousands of immigrants legally residing in the U.S., many of whom have lived there for years.
- NYC’s Haitian Community Reels in Wake of Supreme Court TPS Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian and Syrian immigrants, displacing an estimated 330,000 Haitians and 6,800 Syrians, including many in New York City's Haitian community. Community members like Doudgy Charmant and Pascal Antoine expressed fear and uncertainty, as TPS holders face potential deportation and limited legal pathways to remain in the U.S.
- 'A betrayal of our values': NY reacts to Supreme Court ruling backing Trump immigration measure
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to support the Trump administration's effort to end temporary protected status for Haitians and Syrians, allowing the termination of a key immigration protection program. The decision permits the removal of legal protections for noncitizens from these countries, many of whom have lived in the U.S. for years.
- Concerns raised in NYC if Supreme Court ends Temporary Protected Status
Advocates, home care workers, and elected officials in Brooklyn’s Little Haiti expressed concerns about the potential termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and its impact on New York's healthcare system. The U.S. Supreme Court is considering the future of this status.
- Man tried to kidnap employee during Cricket Wireless robbery in Little Haiti, police say
A man attempted to kidnap a Cricket Wireless employee during a robbery in Little Haiti, Miami, stealing several phones and trying to force her outside. He was identified after his cellphone fell out of his pocket during the escape and was later arrested on charges including kidnapping and robbery.
- Miami police seek girl, 17, reported missing from Little Haiti
The Miami Police Department’s Special Victims Unit is seeking the public’s help to locate Ciela Mendez, a 17-year-old girl reported missing from Little Haiti on May 22. She is described as 5 feet 6 inches tall, 130 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Authorities have not confirmed what clothing she was wearing when last seen.
- Brooklyn double stabbing at apartment building leaves man dead, another wounded, in borough’s latest episode of bloodshed
A double stabbing in Brooklyn's Little Haiti neighborhood on May 29 left one man dead and another seriously injured. It marks the borough's third fatal stabbing this week, with previous incidents in Canarsie and Sunset Park. No arrests have been made, and authorities are seeking public tips.