Condition of South Asians in New York grim: Survey

'With the community's rapid growth during the most difficult economic period our country has faced in decades, South Asians are living in severely overcrowded housing conditions, are at high-risk of displacement, and face great barriers to achieving economic growth,' notes the report.
http://www.rediff.com/news/report/condition-of-south-asians-in-new-york-grim-survey/20120522.htm

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 07:47:10 -0700

Kids vie for spot in prestigious tennis clinic

For a young New York City tennis player, it’s a long — not to mention expensive — road from the neighborhood hard court to playing Arthur Ashe Stadium in late August. But at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center in Flushing on Saturday, more than 200 kids competed for a little help in getting there.
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/queens/1.1083187

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 09:37:57 -0700

State leaders announce three-year board to transform NYRA

Governor Cuomo announces changes to the New York Racing Association. NYRA has reached an agreement with the state to reorganize its board.
http://centralny.ynn.com/content/all_news/585201/state-leaders-announce-three-year-board-to-transform-nyra

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 10:58:30 -0700

State leaders announce deal aimed at transforming NYRA

Governor Andrew Cuomo along with the state's legislative leaders have announced a deal to begin serious reform of the troubled New York Racing Association.
http://centralny.ynn.com/content/all_news/585201/state-leaders-announce-deal-aimed-at-transforming-nyra

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 09:43:27 -0700

BRING BACK THE TRAINS

by Robert Pozarycki Hoping to convince the MTA to bring a read more
http://www.timesnewsweekly.com/news/2012-05-03/Local_News/BRING_BACK_THE_TRAINS.html

Published: Sat, 12 May 2012 12:51:38 -0700

Orlando worker accused in luxury car theft ring

Authorities say they've uncovered a $1 million car theft ring in New York City with a link to Orlando. State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced Wednesday that New York City residents who drove Lexus SUVs and other mint-condition luxury vehicles were "stalked" by those involved in the theft ring so orders could be filled from clients in northwest Africa. The members of the ring "used ...
http://www.clickorlando.com/news/Orlando-worker-accused-in-luxury-car-theft-ring/-/1637132/13418438/-/es5fww/-/index.html

Published: Wed, 16 May 2012 11:57:40 -0700

Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Queens Pedestrian

Police were searching Sunday for a hit-and-run driver who they say killed a pedestrian in South Richmond Hill, Queens early that morning.
http://www.ny1.com/content/top_stories/161139/hit-and-run-driver-kills-queens-pedestrian

Published: Sun, 13 May 2012 11:50:54 -0700

‘NOT IN OUR BACKYARDS’

by Robert Pozarycki Civic, Pol Slam Brakes On Rockaway Plans read more
http://www.timesnewsweekly.com/news/2012-05-17/Local_News/NOT_IN_OUR_BACKYARDS.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 10:34:27 -0700

Theft ring that sold over $1m luxury cars in Ghana busted

NEW YORK, May 16, 2012 – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman, joined by New York City Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly, today announced the arrest of 14 individuals who operated a sophisticated international luxury-vehicle theft ring that stole dozens of vehicles valued at more than $1 million in New York City, and its surrounding areas.
http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=239411

Published: Sat, 19 May 2012 12:04:38 -0700

Hong Kong's skyline is breathtaking from just about any angle and time of day

In Hong Kong, the sight to see is not a single monument or even a majestic natural vista. It is the city's glittering homage to the modern skyscraper.
http://www.canada.com/travel/Hong+Kong+skyline+breathtaking+from+just+about+angle+time/6617352/story.html

Published: Tue, 15 May 2012 21:16:35 -0700