To cover entire spectrum of New Yorkers’ housing needs New York City Mayor Eric Adams on June 14 released 'Housing Our Neighbors: A Blueprint for Housing and Homelessness,' his comprehensive blueprint to tackle New York City's affordable housing crisis and get New Yorkers in the safe, high-quality, affordable homes they deserve. Crafted in direct...
New York: Chai Pani, which serves affordable Indian street food in North Carolina, is the best restaurant in America. The Asheville eatery was named America’s most Outstanding Restaurant at the James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago on Monday, topping nominees such as Brennan’s in New Orleans. It was the first time the honors were awarded in...
United Nations: Senior Indian diplomat Amandeep Singh Gill has been appointed by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as his Envoy on Technology, with the world body describing him as a "thought leader on digital technology" who has a solid understanding of how to leverage the digital transformation responsibly and inclusively for progress on the Sustainable Development...
An Indian American Odia doctor has pledged to donate Rs 1 crore to build a Jagannath temple in his native village in Odisha’s Jajpur district. Dr. Bhaskar Chandra Nayak, who has worked at several hospitals in New York City for the past 43 years, is an ardent devotee of Lord Jagannath. The temple will come up...
Farmingdale, NY: Councilwoman Michele Johnson announced the return of Youth Tennis Programs for Summer 2022 and that the Town is now hiring Summer Tennis Assistants. Held at Syosset-Woodbury Community Park and Ellsworth Allen Park in Farmingdale beginning on Tuesday, July 5th, the program will feature 6-week sessions for boys and girls ages 5-8. “Our youth...
US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) to announce the Senate introduction of their bicameral bill, the Affordable Housing and Area Median Income Fairness Act of 2022, which addresses core challenges that have led to a lack of affordable housing in New York City and nation’s urban areas. The bill would...
New York: A new curriculum in New York's school district will include topics such as the history, culture, and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, according to a report by CBS News. A pilot program will be launched in the Social Studies and Literacy departments wherein teachers can use a guide called 'Hidden Voices:...
Sacramento: Anjali Ranadive, daughter of Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadive, will officially join the basketball side of her family’s business by becoming assistant general manager of the Stockton Kings. Anjali Ranadive, 29, is also the founder of Jaws & Paws, a marine and wildlife conservation nonprofit group that started in 2013. She also has a background in...
Montpelier: Last week, Indian American Senator Kesha Ram Hinsdale announced her plans to drop out of the race for Vermont’s congressional seat and support to Senate President Pro Tem Becca Balint. “When I looked at the possible outcomes of the race and our path to victory, I just saw that I would have to...
