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NYC CHARGES QUEENS LANDLORD WITH RETALIATING AGAINST IMMIGRANT TENANTS WHO FILED DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS
NYC Commission on Human Rights continues enforcement against landlords discriminating against tenants based on immigration status, sending cease and desist letters to other landlords in violation of the NYC Human Rights Law and warning of […]
Health
August is National Immunization Awareness Month
Nassau County Reminds Parents of Importance of Vaccinations MINEOLA, NY (TIP): Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Health Commissioner Dr. Lawrence Eisenstein remind parents that updating their children’s vaccinations should be added to their […]
Press Release
Curran Snubs Hispanic Community Preferring Party with Glitzy Friends: George Maragos for Nassau County Executive
MINEOLA, NY (TIP): George Maragos for Nassau County Executive in a statement on August 3 said, “Last night’s Hispanics United for Nassau County candidate’s forum in Hempstead marked the third consecutive time where Laura Curran […]
United States
Nassau County Comptroller Maragos welcomes Dr. Avadhoot Shivanand
MINEOLA, NY (TIP): Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos recently welcomed World Renowned Philanthropist and International Pioneer of Holistic Healthcare, Dr. Avadhoot Shivanand, to Nassau County at a ceremony hosted by the Shiv Yog Foundation at […]
Science & Technology
Moon’s interior may contain water say researchers
NEW YORK (TIP): There may be substantial amounts of trapped water in the interior of the moon, researchers have said. By analysing satellite data, researchers at Brown University in the US discovered rich amounts of indigenous water within the volcanic deposits or […]
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United States
DiNapoli Audit Recommends Better Protections for Child Performers
ALBANY, NY (TIP): The state Department of Labor is falling short in enforcing New York’s laws to protect child performers, according to an audit released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. State auditors […]
United States
Federal Brief Filed on Long Island Workplace Discrimination Case Comes Day After Trump Proposes Banning Transgender Military Service Members
LONG ISLAND, NY(TIP): A day after President Trump tweeted remarks calling for a ban on transgender military personnel, calling them both a “burden” and “disruption,” the Department of Justice filed a brief in the U.S. […]
United States
Mangano Announces Stars and S’mores A Night of Astronomy Program at Tackapausha Museum
SEAFORD, NY (TIP): Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced, July 27, that Tackapausha Museum and Preserve will be hosting a family-friendly “Stars and S’mores: A Night of Astronomy” program on August 12, 2017 from […]
United States
Nassau County Comptroller Maragos Announced The Nassau County Living Wage Rate Will Increase August 1 to $16.07 Per Hour
MINEOLA, NY (TIP): Effective August 1, 2017, the current Living Wage rate for employees of vendors with Nassau County service contracts will increase to $16.07 per hour for employees without health benefits from $15.78, and […]
United States
International Indian Film Academy Show was a huge disappointment
Impression of Patrons I.S. Saluja NEW YORK (TIP): “The biggest night of the year. A star-studded spectacle with the biggest Bollywood superstars! With extravagant productions and superbly choreographed performances, this magnificent evening honors the best […]
United States
STARTALK programs run by Hindi Sangam Foundation attracts increasing number of students
NEW YORK (TIP): For the second consecutive year Hindi Sangam Foundation conducted its summer Hindi program at Franklin High School in New Jersey. Known as SANGAM-FRANKLIN STARTALK HINDI PROGRAM 2017, this unique venture signifies the […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Attorney Running for Civil Court Judgeship
NEW YORK (TIP): Indian American Hemalee J. Patel, a lawyer and involved Brooklyn community member, is running for civil court judge in the 6th municipal district in Brooklyn, reports Kings County Politics. The district includes Northern Park […]
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United States
Season of Parades arrives in Tri-State Area
NEW YORK (TIP): It’s a season of parades to mark India’s Independence. India won independence, on August 15, 1947 from the British colonial rule, after an almost 100 year’s grim struggle for independence. The day of independence […]
United States
County Executive Candidate Laura Curran Interviewed by Indian American Voters Forum
MINEOLA, NY (TIP): Indian American Voters Forum made history when its panel consisting of prominent community leaders interviewed Laura Curran, the Democratic Party nominee for Nassau County Executive, with more such interviews in the pipeline. […]
United States
Vegetarian Vision Kick off for annual Convention emphasized importance of Vegetarianism
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): The press conference and the kick off ceremony for the annual convention of the Vegetarian Vision, being held on September 9 and 10, was held at the Indian Consulate, on July […]
United States
Ambassador Riva Ganguly Das in her farewell
“Thank you for the tremendous support I got from you”, said Ambassador Riva Ganguly Das in her farewell to Community NEW YORK CITY (TIP): The Indian Consulate in New York organized an official farewell for […]
United States
An Unfazed Jeff Sessions decides to stay on despite Trump’s annoyance with him
WASHINGTON (TIP): Attorney General Jeff Sessions says he plans to stay on the job. That wouldn’t be news except that in an interview with The New York Times, July 19, President Trump openly criticized Sessions […]
United States
Indian pharma companies with their plants in the US make it big
NEW YORK (TIP): An Economic Times report says the US markets account for over 40 percent of the total revenue of the top four Indian drug makers. Many members of the Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA) […]
Indian Americans
Indian Origin Man Sentenced for Citizenship Fraud
NEW YORK (TIP): An Indian American Gurpreet Singh (37) of Watertown, New York, was sentenced on July 14 in federal court in Syracuse to three months in prison to be followed by three years of […]
Indian Americans
Fourteen Indian Americans to receive M&A Emerging Leaders Awards
NEW YORK (TIP): Fourteen Indian Americans will receive this year’s M&A Advisor Emerging Leaders Awards. They are – Weil Goshal & Manager LLP. Partner Sachin Kohli, Deloitte Consulting LLP Senior Manager Karthik Krishnamoorthy, Kaley Jessen PC LLD […]
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United States
Ria Money Transfer in India
Ria Money Transfer (“Ria”) secured a Money Transfer Operator Licence in 2014 under the Money Transfer Service Scheme (MTSS) and was granted authorization by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to expand their cash payout network in […]