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Volume 10 Issue 47 | New York | Dec 02
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New York
Indian Americans
Indian American among 15 appointed to NY City Community Services Board
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Indian American Dr. Pankaj Patel, a Board Certified Psychiatrist and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Sciences at Richmond University Medical Center is one of the 15 appointed […]
Featured
A 90-year-old parade that reflects the changing face of New York City Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Like previous years, everything was there – floats, balloons, cheerleaders and dancers, clowns, marching bands and performance groups, and of course the first glimpse of Santa Claus. But amid the fun, […]
Indian Americans
New York City Council honors Ranju Batra for securing Diwali Stamp
NEW YORK (TIP): The New York City Council honored, November 15, businesswoman, community leader and chairperson of Diwali Stamp Project, Ranju Batra for her singular achievement in having a Diwali Stamp issued by the USPS. […]
E-Edition
Volume 10 Issue 46 | New York | Nov 26
Print Edition ~ Digitally Issue 46 ~ New York ~ Nov 26
Indian Americans
Indian woman among Journalists honored for Courageous Reporting
LONDON (TIP): Journalists from India, Egypt, Turkey, and El Salvador were honored Tuesday, November 22 night in New York, at the Committee to Protect Journalists’ 26th annual International Press Freedom Awards for courageous work amid […]
United States
Muslim teen suffers fractured eye socket in Astoria in possible hate crime
Two days after an Arab-American Uber driver was the victim of a racist tirade in Astoria, two Muslim teens were attacked by three men outside of an Astoria bar. An NYPD spokesperson said the agency’s […]
Business & Economics
NISSAN’S ELECTRIC CAR ON ITS WAY TO INDIA
BENGALURU (TIP): Japan car maker Nissan on Wednesday said that it is working on bringing the much-awaited electric car Nissan Leaf to India, but declined to put a date on it as it believes that […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Community Leader Dilip Chauhan honored with Congressional Award
NEW YORK (TIP): Congresswoman Grace Meng, acknowledged Dilip Chauhan as an “outstanding community leader within the State of New York”. Meng said, “His Presentation, Gateway to South Asian American Community of New York has educated […]
United States
The 21st Annual Diwali Food Drive for the Interfaith Nutrition Network organized
LONG ISLAND, NY (TIP): The India Association of Long Island’s 21st Annual Diwali Food Drive for the Interfaith Nutrition Network was held on November 12 at the Mary Brennan Soup Kitchen. Attending the reception were […]
United States
Nassau County 2017 Health Insurance Premiums Increasing 7.3%, says Comptroller Maragos
MINEOLA, NY (TIP): George Maragos, Comptroller of Nassau County said, November 17 that Health insurance rates paid by Nassau County for its employees and retirees enrolled in the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) […]
United States
Mayor Bill de Blasio announces winners of 34th Annual Awards for Excellence in Design
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Mayor Bill de Blasio, the Public Design Commission President Signe Nielsen and Executive Director of the Commission Justin Moore announced, November 16 the winners of the Annual Awards for Excellence in […]
United States
Five teens rob Queens Rite Aid, take off with more than $1,000 worth of merchandise
NEW YORK (TIP): Five teens robbed a Queens Rite Aid of more than $1,000 of merchandise, police said Wednesday, November 16. The thieves stormed a Rite Aid on Cross Bay Blvd. near 161st Ave. in […]
E-Edition
Volume 10 Issue 45 | New York | Nov 18
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Politics
Mayor Bill de Blasio offers to work with Trump on conditions
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Mayor Bill de Blasio, November 10 said that he was clear about the areas that he was prepared to work with President-elect Trump on for the good of the people of […]
E-Edition
Volume 10 Issue 44 | New York | Nov 11
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Indian Americans
Community Leaders Endorse Suozzi for Congress
LONG ISLAND, NY (TIP): Indian American Community leaders from Nassau, Suffolk and Queens came together in the past two weeks and expressed their collective support for Tom Suozzi, running for the US House of Representatives, […]
United States
Santa’s Mailboxes have arrived in County Parks from North Pole: Nassau County Executive Mangano
MINEOLA, NY (TIP): Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced, November 3, that a special network of Santa’s Mailboxes has arrived in various Nassau County Parks. Now through Friday, December 16th, the children of Nassau […]
United States
Maragos Calls for 3.8% Expense Cuts in 2017 Budget to Save $82M
MINEOLA, NY (TIP): Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos advised the Administration and the Legislature, October 28, to cut 3.8%or $82.6 million from the proposed $3 billion 2017 budget to avoid raising fees. This can be […]
Indian Americans
Colorful Lights and Traditions abound at BAPS Diwali Celebration in Flushing
FLUSHING, NY (TIP): Lights and candles are lit. Sweets are prepared and shared, and warm greetings and well wishes are exchanged as millions of Hindus around the world celebrate the festival of lights, Diwali. Diwali […]
E-Edition
Volume 10 Issue 43 | New York | Nov 04
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Other News
Living in America with the dream of providing ‘Roti, Kapda and Makan’ for every Indian
From an unknown, remote village of Karnataka to New York. The journey was not only difficult but also full of challenges. He overcame all challenges, achieved extraordinary success, but at heart, he is the same […]
Other News
New York City Council Works With Microsoft To Test First Paperless Stated Meeting
Goals are to reduce paper use, create efficiency and modernize work NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and the New York City Council announced, October 27, the integration of Microsoft Surface tablets into the […]
Indian Americans
Following Syosset, Hindus seek Diwali holiday in all New York school districts
NEW YORK (TIP): Hindus have welcomed reports of Syosset Central School District (SCSD) in New York adding Diwali, most popular of their festival, as an official holiday on the 2017-2018 school year calendar. Rajan Zed, […]
E-Edition
Volume 10 Issue 42 | New York | Oct 28
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