Speaker says a Diwali school holiday is coming – but is it such a sure thing?
/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 MoreThe 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 MorePolice have arrested a man they believe to be one of several behind an attack on a statue of Mahatma Gandhi outside of a Hindu temple in Richmond Hill last month.
Read MoreFor the second time this month, a statue of Mahatma Gandhi outside of a Hindu temple in Richmond Hill was vandalized. While it suffered damage after the first attack, this time it was destroyed.
Read MoreAt least seven candidates are raising campaign cash in the uncertain contest.
Read MoreNo one of South Asian descent has ever won a seat in city or state office, despite the community’s growing strength.
Read MoreDiwali is celebrated in countries that account for some of the city’s highest populations of immigrants.
Read MoreSo far two likely candidates have emerged for the seat, which encompasses much of Southeast Queens.
Read More“The community was shocked by this tragedy, another young man was killed by gun violence.”
Read MoreThe course will cover some of the political, social and economic factors that led to distinct Guyanese, Trinidadian, Surinamese and U.S. Indo-Caribbean communities.
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