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Low-income New Yorkers urged to file taxes; may qualify for credits of up to $8K
City officials reminded New Yorkers to file their taxes and to utilize the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) at free tax preparation sites at locations across the city. The EITC is the largest direct poverty reduction program in the nation, allowing working families to receive as much as $8,923 when filing their taxes, Council Speaker […]
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Diwa ng Kalayaan kicks off 117th Philippine Independence Day celebration
Diwa Ng Kalayaan 2014 Mikaela Alexa Rada of Bayonne, New Jersey, is ready to turn over her crown to her successor. Competing for the title are six talented and community service-oriented young women, according to the Philippine Independence Day Council, Inc. (PIDCI). They are Joanna Lizardo, Rianne Avendula-Philips, Jazmine Emmanuelle B. Binag, Andrea Joyce Hermoso, […]
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SO Jannelle!: Karen Henson Jones journeys back to life
By Jannelle So ‘What would you do if God gave you a second chance?’ This is the question Filipino American author Karen Henson Jones posts in her memoir, “Heart of Miracles,” chronicling her near-death experience and her struggles as she journeyed back to life. Karen has a heart condition called Long QT Syndrome, a type […]
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On April 12, free legal screening for DACA, DAPA eligibility
By Cristina DC Pastor The Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) is urging undocumented New York residents to attend a legal screening on April 12 to determine if they are eligible for the Obama executive actions on immigration relief. The screening event will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Temple Emanu-El […]
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Broadway on a budget: How to win ‘Wicked’ in a lottery
By John Sapida As a fan of Broadway musicals, I always try to find ways to see shows for the fraction of the price. Last week, I was fortunate enough to be one of the winners of $30 tickets to see “Wicked,” one of Broadway’s longest running musicals, on my second try. During most performances, […]
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OFF THE WALL: What has the Indiana law got to do with my investments?
By Daniel de la Rosa When Indiana passed its ‘religious freedom’ law, I did not realize it would affect my decision to buy stocks moving forward. The controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) allowing business owners to deny service to gay individuals on religious grounds was widely criticized. Many parts of the country were up […]
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Kristina Kalaw Joyas confronts the stereotypes about parenting and community organizing
By Cristina DC Pastor The first time I saw Kristina Kalaw Joyas was at a packed town hall meeting at the Philippine Center a year or so ago. She was wheeling her daughter on a stroller, navigating around the backpacks and handbags that have taken over the floor. “Can’t she find a sitter?” the woman […]
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Catalyst Awards celebrates ‘champions’ of the Asian LGBT community
By Cristina DC Pastor A Korean mother of a transgender teen, a Filipino-American women’s organization, and a public policy advocate were honored on March 28 for being LGBT “champions” in the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) community. This year’s Catalyst Awards were given to Clara Yoon, Gabriela USA, and Dennis Chin for their work in […]
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SO Jannelle!: Tennis paved the path to Dante Sta. Cruz’s American Dream
By Jannelle So As a tennis pro, Dante Sta. Cruz always had the will to win. In sports as in life, he exhibited the same determination in his pursuit of the American Dream. Dante came to U.S. in late 1990s, thinking, ‘why not try his luck in America?’ He was already a tennis star in […]