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Are New York’s South Asian communities already leaning towards Elise Stefanik for Governor?
As political winds shift across New York State, one name is electrifying conversations from the Adirondacks to Atlantic Avenue: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik. The six-term Republican representative from the North Country is rapidly emerging as a top-tier...May 26, 2025 343 0 -
Mexican navy ship collides with Brooklyn bridge, 2 sailors killed
A Mexican Navy’s training ship collided with New York’s Brooklyn Bridge Saturday evening, killing two sailors and injuring several others. Officials said the ship collision could have been the result of power failure and the ship...May 18, 2025 166 0 -
In memory of my journalist friend Arshad Chaudhry
Arshad died in the snowy weather he liked the most...Read MoreFebruary 18, 2022 1814 0 -
A field hospital to open in New York’s Central Park as coronavirus cases rise
A humanitarian organization is putting in place an emergency field hospital in New York City’s Central Park to treat a growing number of coronavirus infections. New York has been one of the the worst affected cities...March 30, 2020 1304 0 -
US now leads the world in coronavirus cases
The number of coronavirus cases in the United States has surpassed China with more than 83,000 infections, as medical staff in the hardest-areas grapple with growing treatment demands. According to Johns Hopkins data, 1201 people have...March 27, 2020 820 0 -
Even diplomacy, known for dodging difficulties, is not immune to coronavirus
The United Nations, being the highest diplomatic forum, is an arena for world’s best and the brightest to navigate some subtle straits of diplomacy to advance their respective countries’ interest. But this weekend, the usually bustling...March 15, 2020 671 0 -
2020 Election – With 32 million voters, could Latinos have bigger sway than ever before?
With a record 32 million voters, Latinos will be America’s largest racial or ethnic minority in a U.S. presidential election as political parties gear up for 2020 polls in a polarized environment. For the first time...February 1, 2020 1461 0 -
Pakistani-American Police Officer dedicates his NYPD promotion as deputy chief to Pakistan
The New York Police Department has picked Nasir Saleem, a Pakistani-American police officer, to lead NYPD’s volunteer force. Saleem has dedicated his distinctive achievement to Pakistan. A 30-year veteran of New York Police, Saleem is the first...January 30, 2020 5889 3 -
Trump renews Kashmir mediation offer; says he has ‘very good’ relations with both Pakistani and Indian leaders
President Donald Trump has renewed his offer to mediate between India and Pakistan on the contentious Kashmir dispute, saying he has never failed as an arbitrator. Speaking on top of the meeting with Prime Minister Imran...September 23, 2019 806 0 -
With calls for peace, majority of American Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr Tuesday
American Muslims attended large congregations of Eid ul Fitr prayers to celebrate the culmination of the month of Ramazan but some South Asian communities will mark the occasion on Wednesday. In New York and Washington metro...June 4, 2019 937 0
