Governor signs Diwali school holiday bill into law
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After years of advocacy, the governor signed into law a bill that looks to make Diwali a holiday for New York City public school students
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South Asian communities in Richmond Hill, South Ozone Park continue redistricting fight
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South Queens advocates are not giving up their calls for transparency and accountability in the redistricting process, months after the legislature approved lines that they say keep their communities divided.
Read MoreState passes Diwali school holiday bill but punts to city to figure out details
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The state legislature passed a bill marking a Diwali school holiday in the city’s public schools. But bringing the holiday to the city’s schools isn’t a done deal yet.
Read MoreSpeaker says a Diwali school holiday is coming – but is it such a sure thing?
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The promise of a Diwali school holiday in New York City has never been closer. But with only a handful of days left in the legislative session, hurdles remain.
Read MoreDiwali school holiday fight resumes in Albany
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Dozens of lawmakers and South Asian residents of Queens made their way to Albany to rally in support of a bill that would make Diwali a holiday recognized in the New York City public school system. Even with over two dozen state lawmakers signed onto the legislation, community leaders in Queens remain skeptical of the efforts being made to complete a promise that they say has been made to them before.
Read MoreCity takes steps to make Diwali a school holiday but advocates wait to celebrate
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The city announced that it’s taking steps toward making Diwali a public school holiday. After years of advocacy, some in South Queens remain skeptical the long-desired public holiday will officially be put in place.
Read MoreSouth Queens Women's March opens new office
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Members of the South Queens Women’s March celebrated the opening of their new office in Richmond Hill over the weekend.
Read MoreQueens orgs disappointed by redistricting results
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“The lines divide us in a way that dilutes our ability to be a strong voice.”
Read MoreSouth Queens Women’s March opens exhibit for underrepresented artists
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“We’ve made it a point to use art as a catalyst for social and political change, and as part of healing in our work to curb gender-based violence.”
Read MoreSouth Ozone Park demands justice for local leader killed by hit-and-run driver
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“She encouraged others to be brave and courageous in all that we do, to believe in ourselves and be the best we can be in all that we do.”
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