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NJSO presents Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert on Thanksgiving weekend
By Mabel Pais The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra (NJSO) presents screenings of the complete film Star Wars: A New Hopewith Oscar-winning composer John Williams’ musical scores performed live on Thanksgiving weekend, November 23–25. In the […]
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‘Passport Seva Kendras’ to be opened in each 543 parliamentary constituencies: V K Singh
The year 2017 registered a 19 per cent growth in passport related services NEW YORK CITY(TIP): The Indian government plans to open a ‘Passport Seva Kendra’ in each of the 543 parliamentary constituencies across the […]
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New York State Sen. Jose Peralta dies
NEW YORK(TIP):Sen. Jose Peralta, the 47-year-old Queens lawmaker, who lost his reelection bid, died of a heart attack on Wednesday, November 21 night, according to news reports. The Democrat was pronounced dead at 8 p.m. […]
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New Yorkers Brave Freezing Cold to Participate in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK CITY(TIP): New York City’s huge Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade marched on Thursday, November 22, despite frigid cold and strong winds that earlier threatened to ground the giant character balloons. From early morning, families […]
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IRS provides tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2019
NEW YORK (TIP): The Internal Revenue Service today announced the tax year 2019 annual inflation adjustments for more than 60 tax provisions, including the tax rate schedules and other tax changes. Revenue Procedure 2018-57 provides […]
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Amazon’s Recent New York Campaign Contributions Mostly to Members of Congress
NEW YORK(TIP): Gotham Gazette reports that before Amazon announced the placement of one of its next satellite “headquarters” in Queens, drawing mixed reactions from local lawmakers and significant overall pushback, the company’s campaign finance footprint […]
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Sikhs in Queens Take out an Impressive Parade to Mark the 549th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak
I.S. Saluja RICHMOND HILL(TIP): Dedicated to the 549th birth anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the Founder of Sikhism, world’s youngest and the fifth largest religion, Sikhs of New York took out an impressive parade […]
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AAPI-QLI Celebrates Culture, Heritage, Achievements & Contributions of Indian American Community at Diwali Gala on Long Island
MELVILLE, NY(TIP): “Tonight, our coming together here as members and supporters of AAPI-QLI, is a way of celebrating the achievements, contributions of our Indian American community, and cherish our ancient and rich cultural heritage,” said […]
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IALI donates generously to the INN for Diwali Food Drive
LONG ISLAND, NY (TIP): The India Association of Long Island (IALI) has been partners with The Interfaith Nutrition Network (INN) in fighting hunger on Long Island for the past 23 years to help those in […]
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New tax law allows small businesses to expense more, expands bonus depreciation
NEW YORK (TIP): The Internal Revenue Service today reminded small business taxpayers that changes to the tax law mean they can immediately expense more of the cost of certain business property. Many are now able […]
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IDC Honors Indian Soldiers on Armistice Day, 11 November 2018 in France
NEW YORK(TIP): On the November 11, 2018, the centennial of the Armistice ending World War 1, members of the Indian Diaspora Council International(IDC) led by IDC president Mr. Ashook Ramsaranof New York, USA, participated in […]
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The Festival of Lights-Diwali- Celebrated at Nassau County
MINEOLA, NY(TIP):Festival of Lights-Diwali- was celebrated at the Executive and Legislative Chambers of Nassau County, Nov 2. Around 350 guests attended. Dignitaries present included Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, Town of North Hempstead supervisor Judy […]
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Indian Consulate hosts “Diwali with Media Friends”
NEW YORK CITY(TIP): The Indian Consulate in New York hosted, November 9, Diwali with Media friends. The formal event had all the ease of informality, as the Consul General Sandeep Chakravorty sought to make it […]
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Ranju Batra Reminisces her Struggle for Diwali Stamp: Says, Gone through the Worst Birth Pangs
By I.S. Saluja “At the very end of every struggle comes a precious reward that is worth all your blood, sweat and tears.” ― Edmond Mbiaka Ranju Batra, Chair of Diwali Stamp Project, now also […]
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India under attack, says Sam Pitroda
NEW YORK(TIP): The Modi government’s actions are constantly undermining democratic institutions, and the very idea of India is under attack,” said Dr. Sam Pitroda, the Chairman of the Overseas Congress Department of AICC. He was […]
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Diwali celebrations with diya lights at the New York Empire State Building, Nov 7
NEW YORK(TIP): In a historic development, the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) will celebrate Diwali with diya lights at the iconic Empire State Building in Manhattan, on Wednesday November 7th, 2018. The event is being organized […]
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Well – known Community Leader and Philanthropist Peter Bheddah honored with Bharat Samman Award in London
LONDON(TIP): New York based well-known community leader and philanthropist Peter Bheddah received the prestigious Bharat Samman Award at the 30th annual NRI Pravasi Divas on October 26 for being a successful businessman turned outstanding humanitarian […]
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Senator Avella’s Campaign Blasts North Shore Towers’ Political Affairs Committee for Purposely Excluding Senator Avella From Candidates Forum
QUEENS, NY(TIP): Senator Avella’s campaign, October 25, discovered that the North Shore Towers’ Political Affairs Committee has purposely decided not to allow Senator Avella to participate in its upcoming candidates forum on October 31st. When […]
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SENATOR BROOKS ANNOUNCES SMART, LIRR WORKERS UNION, ENDORSES RE-ELECTION CAMPAIGN
Union Representing LIRR Workers Highlights Senator Brooks’ Commitment to Affordability LONG ISLAND, N.Y. (TIP): Senator John Brooks (D-Seaford) announced the endorsement of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, Transportation (SMART) Workers, Transportation Division, the largest union that […]