The Indo-American Arts Council (IAAC), the organization dedicated to celebrating and showcasing the arts in North America, is proud to present a collection of New York-based events to honor the 75th Anniversary of India’s Independence Day on August 15, 2022. Headline events and exhibitions are part of the highly anticipated Festival of [email protected], a...
With two weeks to go before the August 23 primary, New York State Senator Anna M. Kaplan (D-North Hills) announced that she’s earned endorsements from a diverse coalition of prominent South Asian community leaders and officials in recognition of her tireless support for South Asian communities and issues. The coalition of leaders includes State...
With healthy food costs and diet-related illnesses on the rise in the City, MetroPlusHealth, New York City's high-quality and affordable health plan announced its $0 dietitian benefit expansion for City workers enrolled in its Gold Plan. MetroPlusHealth is the first commercial insurance provider to offer free dietitian visits in the country. The expanded offer...
NYC Health + Hospitals today announced all 11 of its hospitals were again recognized by the American Heart Association for commitment to quality care in heart failure, heart attack, stroke, diabetes, and resuscitation. The Association’s Get with the Guidelines and Mission: Lifeline awards recognize hospitals nationwide that adhere to science-based practices and provide the highest...
The Mayor’s Public Engagement Unit (PEU) and NYC Health + Hospitals hosted a “Healthcare Week of Action” last week to connect New Yorkers across the five boroughs to NYC Care and GetCoveredNYC and to encourage them to access healthcare. NYC Care is the city healthcare access program for those who aren’t eligible or can’t...
Univision New York announced its Summer 2022 "Contigo a Salvo" (Safe with You) campaign, an annual water safety initiative to protect children from drowning by educating parents and providing ample resources. Univision NY's "Contigo A Salvo" mission is to help prevent emergencies by creating awareness and educating the public, especially parents. This year, Univision New...
Officials in New York City have declared a public health emergency due to the spread of the monkeypox virus, calling the city "the epicentre" of the outbreak. The announcement Saturday by Mayor Eric Adams and health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan said as many as 1,50,000 city residents could be at risk of infection. The declaration...
On a balmy Sunday afternoon, the Indian American community of Syosset awarded scholarships to three deserving graduating high schoolers: Shivaangi Salhotra, Rhea Sharma and Noora Zakaria. The event was held at the palatial home of Dr. Rajiv and Vandana Jauhar. Dr. Tom Rogers, Superintendent of the Syosset School District gave an inspirational commencement speech to the...
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced an emergency procurement declaration to rapidly procure shelter and other services for people seeking asylum in New York City. “New York is a city of immigrants, and we will always welcome newcomers with open arms. Over the past two months, we have seen a significant increase in...
