New York

Long Island COVID-19 hospitalizations rise almost 150 %

Post Date: November 27, 2020

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo warns the increased COVID-19 positive test rate on Long Island could lead to more “yellow zone” restrictions in the coming days. Riverhead and Hampton Bays received yellow zone designations this week to restrict mass gatherings, restaurants and schools. Cuomo said other communities with increased infection rates, like Brentwood, could soon join...

New restrictions in NYC as COVID-19 cases increase


The fight to control and eventually eradicate COVID-19 continues, including in New York City where new restrictions began Wednesday for parts of the Big Apple as COVID-19 cases soared.  Part of the fight against coronavirus involves COVID-19 testing. According to Mayor Bill de Blasio, New York City has been at the forefront of testing, with...

Sushil Goyal elected Secretary of Diamond Dealers Club


New York: Mr. Sushil Goyal has been unanimously elected as Secretary of Diamond Dealers Club, New York. DDC is the most powerful lobby and trading center of the diamond industry all over the world.  It has more than 1,500 members, predominantly from the Jewish community. Sushil Goyal is the first Indian American to serve this position. Sanjeev...

NYC’s first Black mayor David Dinkins passes away at 93


David Dinkins, who broke barriers as New York City’s first African American mayor, but was doomed to a single term by a soaring murder rate, stubborn unemployment and his mishandling of a riot in Brooklyn, has died. He was 93. Dinkins died Monday, the New York City Police Department confirmed. The department said officers were called to...

FIA hosts farewell reception for Consul Vipulkumar Mesariya


The Federation of Indian Associations of New York, New Jersey & Connecticut (FIA-tristate) leadership hosted a farewell for Vipulkumar Mesariya (IFS: 2010), Consul (Political and Press, Information, Culture) at the Consulate General of India in New York, at an informal gathering at Akbar Restaurant in Edison, New Jersey on November 21.  During his tenure, Mesariya was administratively involved with various FIA celebrations...

Huntington residents urged to pay property taxes via mail, other methods

Post Date: November 25, 2020

Town of Huntington taxpayers are urged to pay property taxes by mail and other alternative payment methods to avoid waiting in long lines in the cold outdoors at Huntington Town Hall as the tax payment wait will be limited to three (3) people indoors; parking will be reserved for taxpayers.  “Recognizing the risk presented to...

Amidst severe criticism Cuomo accepts Emmy for virus briefings


New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo received the Founders Award "in recognition of his leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic and his masterful use of television to inform and calm people around the world" at Monday's International Emmy Awards ceremony broadcast virtually.  Cuomo was announced as an award recipient Friday, sparking significant backlash because of his controversial...

Online, open-access course in Jain Studies available


An exciting new online, open-access course in Jain Studies developed at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, USA is now available for free.  Dr. Christopher Miller, Bhagwan Mallinath Assistant Professor of Jainism at Loyola Marymount University, has made this course available and free to all. This 14-video course is a comprehensive introduction to the Jain...

GOPIO and IMPACT celebrate Indian American election victories


New York: “In the early 80s, there were two city council members from the Indian American community in small towns – a remarkable achievement then. From those days we have traveled a long way to win many positions in several states, including the vice presidency of the US,” said Dr. Thomas Abraham, founder president and...