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‘Dig’ is now my favorite prime-time thriller and here’s why
By Wendell Gaa I don’t know if it is my love for archaeology-themed movies, such as “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” or that I love to travel and indulge myself in the history of such “ancient civilization” countries — which I’ve visited such as India, Turkey, Israel and Jordan — but I find something […]
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SO Jannelle!: Filipino family’s specialty pizza finds a spot at The Plaza
By Jannelle So There’s thin crust pizza and then there’s paper thin crust. Pizza Rollio, which brands itself as a paper thin specialty pizza, has just opened at the swank The Plaza Food Hall, where it is neighbors with Daniel Boulud, Todd English and Lady M. It is owned by a Filipino family of restaurateurs. […]
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How Bernadette Ellorin battled brain cancer with courageous activism
By Cristina DC Pastor When I first met Bernadette Ellorin, she was wearing a colorful scarf knotted Caribbean-style around her head. Seeing the admiring look on my eye, she revealed matter-of-factly: “I have cancer.” That bold declaration has stayed with me for a long time. Years later, I am reconnecting with this remarkable woman, hoping […]
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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 […]