Zohran Mamdani, a New York mayoral candidate, was accused of using communal rhetoric by leaders of the Indian diaspora. Jaspreet Singh, a leader of the Sikh community in New York, accused Mamdani of pitting Muslims and Hindus against each other, while another Indian-origin politician, Jennifer Rajkumar, slammed him for using “divisive rhetoric” in the mayoral…
An early-morning fire on Easter Sunday claimed the lives of three men and injured four others in Queens, New York City, as authorities continue to investigate the cause. Firefighters rushed to the scene at 8725 Chevy Chase Street in Jamaica Estates shortly before 1:40 am, responding to a three-alarm blaze. According to the police, three…
The birth anniversary of the architect of India’s Constitution and the crusader against inequality Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar was celebrated at the headquarters of the United Nations in New York. The Permanent Mission of India to the UN organised the event. Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale addressed the function….
The New York City mayoral race is gaining momentum, with multiple candidates vying for the prestigious position. Amongst the many candidates, 33-year-old Zohran Mamdani has gained popularity due to his targeted community outreach, strong fundraising, progressive positioning, and improving poll numbers. Mamdani is the son of Indian filmmaker Mira Nair and Indian-born Ugandan academic Mahmood…
A 4-year-old Brooklyn boy who was living in a city family shelter died on Tuesday in what is suspected to be exposure to fentanyl. Emergency responders took the boy to Maimonides Medical Center at around 8 a.m. when he had a medical emergency. But doctors could not save him, and he was pronounced dead after…
New Yorkers love their bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches. This bodega staple has long been a favorite as trusted comfort food. However, the price of eggs have raised significantly in recent months. To meet this challenge, bodegas are thinking outside the box. The United Bodegas of America (UBA) has introduced a cost-saving initiative. They changed…
Since New York’s ban on the distribution of single-use plastic bags took effect five years ago, Francisco Marte, who owns five bodegas in the Bronx with his brothers, has been conflicted about how to transition away from their use. At three of his stores, he has stopped handing out plastic bags altogether, charging customers a…
NYC Ends Deal With Pakistan: न्यूयॉर्क सिटी ने पाकिस्तान सरकार के स्वामित्व वाले रूजवेल्ट होटल के साथ 220 मिलियन डॉलर के सौदे को समाप्त कर दिया है. यह समझौता शरणार्थियों के लिए आश्रय स्थल बनाने के लिए किया गया था. ऐसा माना जा रहा है कि यह निर्णय डोनाल्ड ट्रंप और MAGA (Make America Great…
NYC families can apply for $120 per child in summer food benefits to fight food insecurity. (Representative Image, Getty Images) For many families in New York City, free school meals through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) are an essential part of daily life. However, if you think these meals alone will help cover your child’s…
A Brooklyn school principal has been accused of using a fraudulent address to enroll her daughter in a higher-performing school near her workplace, effectively avoiding thousands of dollars in non-resident tuition fees.Samantha McElhaney John, the principal of PS 327 Dr. Rose B. English in Brownsville since September 2023, allegedly listed a Brooklyn address instead of…