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Volume 10 Issue 42 | New York | Oct 28
Print Edition ~ Digitally Issue 42 ~ New York ~ Oct 28
New York
Education
College Application Week
This week, high schools across New York City and State are participating in College Application Week from October 17-21, a statewide initiative around college planning and application activities in an effort to increase the number […]
Featured
Presidential debates: Hillary has an edge but irrationality rules
The US democratic machinery entered the home stretch for the Presidential elections slated for November 8 with the two leading candidates ending the three-phase debate on Wednesday, October 19. The third debate was also replete […]
Other News
Indian Investor Convicted In Insider Trading Case
New York: An Indian-origin private equity investor has been convicted of conspiracy and securities fraud in the US for tipping off two friends about a proposed 2013 acquisition of a firm by India-based Apollo Tyres, […]
Other News
Indian-American Vikram Chatwal Accused Of Trying To Burn 2 Dogs
NEW YORK: Indian-American hotelier Vikram Chatwal has been charged with criminal mischief for allegedly trying to light two dogs on fire, an allegation his lawyer has denied. Mr Chatwal, 44, had turned himself to the […]
Indian Americans
THOUSANDS JUBILATE AT DIWALI AT TIMES SQUARE
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Diwali at Times Square 2016 is over but the memory of it will last a lifetime for many. Creating history third time in a row, it was a celebration unlike any […]
Featured
New York City Mayor Hosts a Diwali Reception at his Official Residence
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): A beautiful evening. A well-dressed gathering to celebrate Diwali at Gracie Mansion, New York City Mayor’s official residence by the waterfront. It was a perfect setting for a great celebration. And the […]
Politics
Nassau County Top Brass arrested by Feds on Corruption Charges
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY (TIP): The 13-count indictment charges Mangano, the highest ranking elected official in Nassau County, with selling out his position to a wealthy businessman in exchange for free vacations, meals and other gifts. […]
E-Edition
Volume 10 Issue 41 | New York | Oct 21
Print Edition ~ Digitally Issue 41 ~ NYC ~ Oct 21
E-Edition
Volume 10 Issue 40 | New York | Oct 14
Print Edition ~ Digitally Issue 40 ~ NYC ~ Oct 14
United States
NYC Council Members and Street Sellers advocate for ‘Vendor Power’
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Hundreds of street vendorsgathered, October 13, atNew YorkCity Hall steps where NYCCouncil Member Mark Levine along with others formally announced the introduction of Street Vending Modernization Act (SVMA), a legislation that […]
United States
Mangano honors Police Officersfor Saving the Lives of Two Boaters & their Dog
MINEOLA, NY (TIP): Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Acting Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter honored Nassau County Marine Bureau Police Officers Joseph Nappi, John Ciatarella, and Joseph Schoepher for their actions in rescuing two […]
Indian Americans
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple in Long Island, NY Inaugurated
LONG ISLAND, NY (TIP): “I am absolutely ecstatic to be here today. This is a great day for Long Island. This Mandir is absolutely beautiful. It is gorgeous,” said, Steven Bellone, Suffolk County Executive during […]
Indian Americans
Celebrities Announced for Diwali at Times Square 2016
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Event Guru has announced the celebrities arriving at the Times square Diwali. A press release issued by the organizers said that Shabbir Ahluwaliya, better known as “Rockstar Abhi,”and Sriti Jha, famous […]
Indian Americans
IFC AND ROYAL ALBERT’S PALACE TO HOST BEAUTY PAGEANTS
EDISON, NJ (TIP): IFC and Royal Albert’s Palace will be hosting 3 events namely Miss India New Jersey, Miss India Teen New Jersey and Mrs. India New Jersey at Royal Albert’s Palace in November. “When […]
United States
Mangano and Nicolello to Offer Free Photo IDs to Senior Citizens in Williston Park
MINEOLA, NY (TIP): Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano, in partnership with County Legislator Richard Nicolello, will be providing free Senior Citizen photo identification cards this October. These free senior citizen identification cards include a […]
E-Edition
Volume 10 Issue 39 | New York | Oct 07
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United States
Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos changes party registration to Democrat
MINEOLA, NY (TIP): Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos announced Thursday, September 29 that he has submitted “this morning to the Nassau County Board of Elections, an application to change my party registration to Democrat”. In […]
Indian Americans
An Invitation to Celebrate Dedication of Diwali Stamp at the Indian Consulate
NEW YORK (TIP): The Diwali Stamp Project, headed by Ranju Batra, in association with the Consulate General of India, New York, is hosting the United States Postal Service (USPS) Inaugural Dedication Ceremony of Diwali Stamp […]
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Volume 10 Issue 38 | New York | Sep 30
Print Edition ~ Digitally Volume 10 Issue 38 ~ NY ~ Sep 30
India
#Pakistan a Terror State: Petition In United States Qualifies For Official Response
New York: An online White House petition asking for Pakistan to be declared as a state sponsor of terrorism has crossed 100,000 signatures, thus qualifying to get a response from the Obama administration. Launched by […]
Politics
First Presidential Debate turns #Trump into a Lying Machine
Readers: This is a strange Election where one has to vote for the lesser of two evils; this being said who would you vote for – someone who makes a mistake and admits it or […]
Other News
A Day of Protests in front of the United Nations
NEW YORK (TIP): September 21 was a day of protests in front of the United Nations. The most important, from the point of view of Indian American community were the protests against Pakistan, organized by […]
Indian Americans
America Tamil Sangam honors NYPD Captain
NEW YORK (TIP): Captain Stanley George, the highest ranking Indian American in the New York Police Department (NYPD) was presented with Community Service Award by the America Tamil Sangam in recognition of his stellar help […]
United States
Oyster Bay ends concessions agreements at two town facilities
HICKSVILLE, NY (TIP): A Newsday report says that Oyster Bay has terminated its concessions agreements at the town-owned Woodlands catering hall and Tobay Beach with companies formerly owned by indicted restaurateur Harendra Singh, a Town […]