New York

43 social workers honored for commitment to patients


As part of National Social Work Month, NYC Health + Hospitals honored 43 social workers from across health system for their commitment and dedication to their patients. The theme for this year’s month was “Breaking Barriers.” Social workers perform a variety of roles at NYC Health + Hospitals, including managers, therapists, researchers, discharge planners,...

Over $70 M investment in critical water infrastructure projects across NYS


Governor Kathy Hochul announced over $70 million in financial assistance for water infrastructure improvement projects across New York State. The Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors has approved low-cost financing and previously announced grants, authorizing municipal access to the capital needed to get shovels in the ground for drinking water and sewer projects that...

NYC Health+Hospitals/Gotham Health and NYCEDC to open $30 M health center in Far Rockaway, Queens


NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health and the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) on March 30, 2023, announced plans to open a new comprehensive community health center in Far Rockaway, Queens to expand access to primary care, women’s health, dental, vision and mental health services for the peninsula community. The new health center...

“Attack me, not the freedom fighters,” says Ro Khanna


New York: Congressman Ro Khanna has come out in support of his late maternal grandfather Amarnath Vidyalankar, who drew flak on social media recently for supporting former prime minister Indira Gandhi during the Emergency, asserting, “Attack me. Don’t attack India’s freedom fighters.” Khanna has recently tweeted, “The expulsion of Rahul Gandhi from parliament is a...

Khalistan supporters protest at Times Square in New York


New York: A large number of Khalistan supporters staged a protest at the iconic Times Square here to express support for the fugitive radical preacher Amritpal Singh.  The protesters took out a car rally that originated from the Baba Makhan Shah Lubana Sikh Center in the Richmond Hill neighborhood and culminated at Times Square in...

Indian-Americans rally in support of India at San Francisco Consulate


New York: A large number of Indian Americans held a peace rally in support of India in front of its consulate in San Francisco that was vandalized by separatist Sikhs early last week.  A group of pro-Khalistan protesters attacked and damaged the Indian Consulate in San Francisco. Raising pro-Khalistan slogans, the protesters broke open the...

Councilmember Ung announces partnership with QARI to provide benefits application assistance


Councilmember Sandra Ung was joined by representatives from Quincy Asian Resource, Inc. (QARI) to announce a new partnership to provide assistance to constituents applying for government benefits and other social services.  “The first step is educating people that these benefits exist and are available to them, the more difficult part is going through the application...

New York Telangana Telugu Association celebrates Mahashivratri, Women’s Day with Dy Comm Chauhan


New York Telangana Telugu Association, NYTTA, is formed as a special dais in New York, representing the state of Telangana, India.    NYTTA, organized, NYTTA SAMBARALU, a grand celebration of Maha Shivaratri and Women’s Day on March 4, 2023, in Hindu Temple Auditorium, Flushing.  (SAMBARALU, in Telugu, means celebrations).   The event was graced by more...

Indian American Forum Inc mourns passing away of Ambassador Harsh K Bhasin


Indian American Forum mourns the passing away of Ambassador Harsh K Bhasin, in Long Island on March 24, 2023. Ambassador Bhasin was a former Consul General of India and a professor of International Relations at Stonybrook University.  Ambassador Bhasin was married to Kumkum Bhasin, and they have a son Aditya and daughter Madhuri.  Ambassador Bhasin was...