Team Indian Consulate in New York celebrated Gandhi Jayanti at Union Square Park. Consul General Randhir Jaiswal, members of the Indian community and American friends paid floral tributes to the Mahatma and recalled his message of peace and non- violence.
Eric Adams releases new TV ad, ‘Mom’
New York: Mayoral candidate for New York City Eric Adams has released a new television ad, titled “Mom”. In the ad, he details his plans to lift up working families and marginalized communities with investments in early childhood education, universal child care, and affordable housing. Transcript of the ad that will start running in...
Nassau County’s first fall music fest on Oct 2 at Eisenhower Park
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced the first ever Fall Music Festival at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre at Eisenhower Park on Saturday, October 2 from 12pm to 7pm. The free music festival will feature performances from the Grateful Dead tribute Half-Step, country music by Two for the Road and Eagles’ tribute band Desert...
Nassau County named safest community in America for second straight year
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran on Sept 28 announced that Nassau County has been named the “Safest Community in America” by US News and World Report for the second consecutive year. After taking the number one spot in 2020, Nassau County again ranks number one in US News and World Report’s public safety ranking for...
Columbia University to house Pandemic Response Institute
Mayor Bill de Blasio, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) announced their selection of Columbia University to launch and operate the Pandemic Response Institute (PRI), with its key partner, the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH), and...
Federal judge’s injunction blocks Covid-19 vaccine mandate for NYC teachers
New York City schools have been temporarily blocked from enforcing a vaccine mandate for its teachers and other workers by a federal appeals’ judge just days before it was to take effect. Workers in the nation’s largest school system were to be required to show vaccination proof starting Monday. But late Friday, a judge for...
Several US states to celebrate October as Hindu Heritage Month
Houston: Several US states, including Texas, Florida, New Jersey, Ohio and Massachusetts, have proclaimed October as the Hindu Heritage Month noting that Hinduism has “contributed greatly” to America through its unique history and heritage. The proclamations came after various Hindu organizations in the US announced the addition of another major festival, an entire month of festivals,...
2021 Yidan Education Prize conferred upon Pratham CEO Dr. Rukmini Banerji
New York: Pratham CEO Dr. Rukmini Banerji has been awarded the 2021 Yidan Prize for Education Development – the world’s highest education accolade – for her work in improving learning outcomes. The Yidan Prize is an inclusive education award that recognizes individuals or teams who have contributed significantly to the theory and practice of education. It consists of two prizes, working...
Campaign busts myths about COVID-19 vaccines
Communities across the country are getting vaccinated for COVID-19 as cases rise, but there are still pockets with lower vaccination rates. Myths and misinformation, which can spread faster than the virus, are contributing to lower vaccine confidence. Below are answers to common COVID-19 vaccine questions: Q: Do young and healthy people need to get vaccinated? A: The...