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PANCHAMUKHA HANUMAN
Both of Keshari’s wives welcomed the unexpected guest and served him whole heartedly. Agastya was highly satisfied and told the wives to ask for any boon they wished. “I want the mightiest son, who will […]
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Queens Borough President Melinda Katz mourns the death of author and poet Maya Angelou
QUEENS, NY (TIP): Mourning the death of legendary Maya Angelou, author and poet, May 28, at 86, Queens Borough President Melinda Katz said, “Maya Angelou was a brilliant memoirist and poet whose work allowed readers […]
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Progressive Democrat John Liu officially announces Campaign for State Senate
NEW YORK, NY (TIP): With a broad progressive coalition, and widespread support based on a record of delivering real results, former City Comptroller and Councilman John Liu, May 22, announced the launch of his campaign […]
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Taxi driver convicted of raping female passenger, faces 25 years in prison
NEW YORK (TIP): A Queens Court, on May 2, found Gurmeet Singh, 42, guilty of raping and kidnapping a 29-yearold female passenger but was cleared of robbery and assault as well as the top count […]
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Vaisakhi 5 K Run organized
RICHMOND HILL, NY (TIP): On Sunday, April 27th, 2014-after weeks of anticipation and virally growing interest-a first-of-itskind race took place at the beautiful Forest Park. Crowds arrived from across the tristate area for a day […]
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Flushing Indian found stabbed to death
NEW YORK (TIP): A 44-yearold man was discovered fatally stabbed near the Murray Hill LIRR station Tuesday, April 1 night, cops said. Officers found the victim, Arun Sachdeva of Flushing, just after 6 p.m. on […]
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New York Life holds Career Orientation event for South Asian community
QUEENS, NY (TIP): The New York Life Insurance Company organized a Career Orientation Event for the South Asian community on March 18 in Queens, NY where over a 100 people showed up. Inspiring presentations were […]
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Queens man’s body found in plastic bag on Edgemere boardwalk
Mohammad Jaffer NEW YORK (TIP): The body of a 32-year-old Queens man was found inside a trash bag on a Far Rockaway beach Monday, March 24 morning after the man’s mom grew worried and tracked […]
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The Water Rent is Too Damn High!
Northeast Queens Council Members, Community Leaders Call on Mayor to Honor Commitment to Cease Gouging Taxpayers with Water Rates NEW YORK (TIP): Northeast Queens Council Members and community leaders, on Thursday, March 20, called on […]
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2014 Ms. New York Senior America Pageant on April 27th at Hofstra University
MINEOLA, NY (TIP): Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced March 13 that the 2014 Ms. New York Senior America Pageant will take place on April 27th at 2:30 p.m. at Hofstra University. The pageant […]
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Christine Persaud brings Bollywood to Queens
NEW YORK (TIP): Christine Persaud, President of Christine Institute of Vocational Training, Inc. and Georgetown Adult Social Daycare Center, located on Liberty Avenue in Richmond Hill in Queens, an accomplished businesswoman, is bringing together a […]
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Queens Borough Annual budget hearing held
QUEENS, NY (TIP): Queens Borough President Melinda Katz chaired the Queens Borough Board’s annual budget hearing on Thursday, February 20, at Queens Borough Hall. The hearing is an opportunity for local organizations to present their […]
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Urge NYC Schools Chancellor to Recognize Diwali as Official School Holiday
Crowley, Rangel, Meng, Meeks, Clarke and Maloney NEW YORK (TIP): Rep. Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx), co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, along with Reps. Charles B. Rangel, Grace Meng, Gregory […]
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Queens Borough President Katz disapproves of tearing down of New York State Pavilion
NEW YORK (TIP): Queens Borough President Melinda Katz declared on Thursday, February 6, that the New York State Pavilion in Flushing Meadows Corona Park should not be torn down. “The New York State Pavilion is […]
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Melinda Katz addresses the 31st Annual Legislative Forum of the Queens Interagency Council on Aging
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz addressed the 31st Annual Legislative Forum of the Queens Interagency Council on Aging (QICA) on Friday, February 7. QICA is a boroughwide coalition of more than one hundred organizations and […]
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Queens Borough President Katz presents gifts to United War Veterans Council
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, during an event at Queens Borough Hall on Monday, February 10, presented United War Veterans Council (UWVC) executive director Patrick Gualtieri and other UWVC representatives with cards and gifts donated […]
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Community is saddened at the untimely demise of a Philanthropist: DR. SHAKIR MUKHI
Dr.Shakir Mukhi President (AFMI) and Founding Member of Nargis Dutt Foundation who was popular among Indian Americans died after a brief illness in New York on Friday, February 7th, 2014. He was a philanthropist who […]
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Queens Borough President Melinda Katz
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz swore in the Board of Trustees for the Queens Council on The Arts (QCA) on Wednesday, February 5, during the board’s meeting at the Council’s offices in Astoria. The Council […]
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Congressman Crowley Honored for His Work on Behalf of Indian American Community
Jackson Heights Indian Merchants’ Association, Queens community members laud Crowley’s leadership, policy victories on Indian American, Sikh issues NEW YORK (TIP): Rep. Joe Crowley (DQueens, the Bronx), Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus, was honored […]
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TIME WARNER CABLE IN NEW YORK: 10,000 JOBS & GROWING
NEW YORK (TIP): New York’s telecommunications marketplace is among the most competitive in the world. The FCC has determined nearly 68% of Time Warner Cable’s franchises are subject to “effective competition,” meaning consumers have real […]
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Queens Borough President Katz receives spiffing welcome from ICCD
NEW YORK (TIP): Interfaith Council for Community Development hosted a welcome party for Melinda Katz, the new Queens Borough President. The event was held at Richie Rich Palace hotel at Richmond Hill on Thursday, January […]
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Personal Injury Lawyers Secure $8.8 Million Settlement For New York Pedestrian Accident Victim
NEW YORK, NY (TIP) : In the case of Fata Krluc v. The City of New York, et. al (Supreme Court, Queens County, Index Number: 20275/11), New York injury lawyers Block O’Toole & Murphy, LLP […]
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Inauguration of Melinda Katz
Melinda Katz was sworn in as the 19th President of the Borough of Queens. The ceremony was held Thursday, January 9, in the LeFrak Concert Hall at Queens College. New York City Mayor Bill de […]
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The Forum at Borough Hall
Queens Borough President Helen Marshall (next to plaque) presided over dedication of “The Forum at Borough Hall,” Monday, December 9th. “The Forum at Borough Hall” is the new multifunctional, indoor meeting space that has been […]
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New York City’s ‘Holi Hai’ to launch in Dallas, Washington DC
Pooja Premchandran DALLAS, TX(TIP): The upcoming Holi of 2014 will have the vibrant and highly popular event ‘Holi Hai’ from New York City, extend their festivities in Dallas, Texas andWashingtonD.C. Megha Kalia, Founder and Artistic […]