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APA VOICE launches 2024 Civic Engagement Coalition to mark a decade of organizing together


New York, NY — Asian Pacific Americans Voting & Organizing to Increase Civic Engagement (APA VOICE), a non-partisan coalition of community-based organizations that serve Asian American communities in New York, announces the launch of its 2024 Civic Engagement coalition in a milestone year that marks one decade of organizing together. It also includes our...

Mayor Adams, DOT Commissioner Rodriguez launch LockerNYC to combat package theft, reduce delivery truck traffic


New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez today launched LockerNYC, a free pilot program that will utilize lockers installed on public sidewalks throughout multiple boroughs to allow New Yorkers to receive secure package deliveries. Statistics show that 80 percent of households in New York...

One of the last Black angels, nurses who cared for TB patients, recognized with a Daisy Lifetime Achievement Award


New York, NY – April 11, 2024: NYC Health + Hospitals, the DAISY Foundation, and the Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. today announced a celebration recognizing the Black Angels, black nurses who treated tuberculosis patients at Sea View Hospital on Staten Island from the 1920’s to the 1960’s. Until the early 1950’s when antibiotics...

NYC Mayor Adams proclaims April 6 as Dr Thomas Abraham Day at dedication ceremony of Dr Thomas Abraham Library


New York: Dr. Thomas Abraham, Chairman of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) was honored for his contribution of 50 years of service to the Indian Diaspora community and India by the dedication of Dr. Thomas Abraham Library at the Indian American Kerala Cultural and Civic Center in Elmont, New York. New...

Erfan Karim named to Modern Healthcare’s ‘2024 Innovators List’


New York, NY – April 8, 2024: NYC Health + Hospitals today announced that Erfan Karim, MPH, was recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the Innovators for 2024. Erfan Karim is Assistant Vice President of Mobile Integrated Health and Executive Director of ExpressCare. Modern Healthcare’s ‘2024 Innovators Awards’ recognizes leaders and organizations leading...

Community Op-Ed: Delivering Fair Pay to New York City’s Delivery Workers


By Eric Adams, Mayor - NYC Since day one, our administration has had a clear mission, to protect public safety, rebuild our economy, and make our city more livable for hard-working New Yorkers. Every day, we are delivering on that vision. We’ve recovered all the private-sector jobs lost during the pandemic, one year ahead of schedule;...

Indian Nurses Association celebrates 20 years of impact and growth


By Paul D Panakal The Indian Nurses Association of New York (INANY), the voice of nurses of Indian origin in New York State, is celebrating its 20th year of foundation and services. The association is planning a meaningful and colorful celebration to mark this significant milestone in its history. The celebration will take place at Cotillion...

Tamil Nadu-born chef Vijay Kumar’s ‘Semma’ ranks among top 10 in NYC restaurants


New York City's 100 Best Restaurants of 2024 feature four Indian cuisine establishments, as per the rankings published by food critic Pete Wells in The New York Times. Semma, situated in Greenwich Village, secures the 7th position, a significant climb of five places from the previous year. Joining Semma on the list are Dhamaka...

Mayor Adams launches Workforce Development Council to unlock new job opportunities for New Yorkers


NEW YORK: New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the launch of the New York City Workforce Development Council, a group of leaders from the business community, educational institutions, unions, and training providers who will help develop and sustain strategies that will aid New Yorkers in finding family-sustaining careers and help employers tap the...