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$13.9 M multimodal project over thruway in Westchester County


Governor Kathy Hochul on March 21, 2023 announced that the Thruway Authority will commence a $13.9 million multimodal project along South Broadway Route 9 in the Village of Tarrytown in Westchester County. The multifaceted project will extend the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge side path south to Lyndhurst Mansion and includes the construction of a 270-foot-long...

Saladino announces paid internship opportunities for college students


Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino announced the return of internship opportunities for college students who are looking to gain meaningful work experience through an internship program being offered by the Town for the 2023 summer season.  “Internship give students an advantage over other job seekers when it comes to work readiness, and I am...

Governor Hochul, Mayor Adams, and Partnership for New York City launch citywide civic action campaign


Governor Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams, and the Partnership for New York City today launched "We NYC," a civic campaign to showcase the city's strengths and mobilize New Yorkers in every community to help ensure that New York remains the greatest city in the world and inspire New York City's post-pandemic resurgence. The citywide...

Dallas Mayor appoints Arun Agarwal as chair of Community Bond Task Force


New York: Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson announced last week he has appointed Arun Agarwal to serve as Chair of the Community Bond Task Force (CBTF) Committee as part of the 2024 Capital Bond Program development process.  Agarwal currently serves as the President of the Dallas Park and Recreation Board, the CEO of Dallas-based textile company Nextt, and...

Attorney Neil Makhija in race for top post in Pennsylvania county


New York: Indian-American attorney and educator Neil Makhija has thrown his hat in the ring for the May 16 primary election for Commissioner of Montgomery County -- the third largest county in Pennsylvania with over 865,000 people.  If elected, the 36-year-old election law professor at the University of Pennsylvania, would be the first South Asian...

GOPIO-CT donates funds for Mill River Park’s activities in Stamford


“Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) - Connecticut Chapter is a vibrant organization that brings rich contributions for Stamford spanning education to business, innovation, arts and culture,” said Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons who was present to administer the oath of office for the newly elected GOPIO-CT executive council and board of trustees...

SANTOBA’s seminar brings people together to ‘Make Bihar Great Again’


New Jersey: Sainik School Tilaiya Old Boys Association (SANTOBA), America organized a seminar on the topic “Make Bihar Great Again” in Roosevelt park, Edison. SANTOBA alumnus is a network of old students of Sainik School Tilaiya. Established in 1963, Sainik School Tilaiya is completing 60 years in 2023.   The SANTOBA community is celebrating the year 2023,...

Ratan N. Tata awarded 2022 Hoover Medal


New York: Ratan Naval Tata, prominent engineer, entrepreneur, industrialist, and philanthropist of India, has been awarded the 2022 Hoover Medal by a board representing five engineering organizations: the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME); the American Society of Civil Engineers; the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers; the American Institute of Chemical Engineers; and...

Biden nominates Nisha Desai Biswal as deputy CEO of US IDFC


Washington, DC: President Joe Biden is yet again planning to add an Indian American to his top team. He has announced his intent to nominate Nisha Desai Biswal; who was one of the most visible Indian American faces in the administration of former President Barack Obama; to serve as deputy chief executive officer of the...