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The women of Red Poinsettia
Cecille Magsino Skala was crowned Mrs. Poinsettia Ball Queen 2022 at the Red Poinsettia Grand Ball held December 4 at the tony Leonard’s Palazzo. As a titleholder and longtime supporter of Nena Lozada Smith’s Red Poinsettia Charitable Foundation, Inc. Cecille knows how to show her appreciation. She had the Christmas flower tattooed on her navel […]
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Community mourns passing of King Phojanakong: ‘Great chef, great friend’
Chef King Phojanakong, known for his Southeast Asian specialty dishes served in his Lower East Side restaurant Kuma Inn has passed away. He suffered from a rare amoeba infection, according to a Gofundme piece written by his brother-in-law Eddie Nau. “King was admitted to NYU hospital with inflammation to the brain among other symptoms, including […]
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College-educated immigrants more likely to have advanced degrees, higher incomes but barriers remain
College-educated immigrants in the United States are more likely to have advanced degrees and to major in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and health fields than their U.S.-born peers with college degrees. For these reasons, the average monthly earnings of immigrant college graduates exceed those of U.S.-born graduates. These findings come from a […]
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Holiday food drive helps families in Pangasinan
Community organization Frenz4hope held a special holiday food drive benefiting 100 indigent families in Portic district (barangay) in the municipality of Bugallon, Pangasinan on December 24. This special holiday program was sponsored by Roberto Villanueva, a dance artist and educator in New York and a spinal cord tumor survivor. Food assistance was given to indigent […]
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U.S. gov’t accuses Apollo Quiboloy of ‘pervasive rape’ of young girls
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is sanctioning a diverse array of over 40 individuals and entities that are connected to corruption or human rights abuse across nine countries. The announcement was made in recognition of International Anti-Corruption Day and Human Rights Day on December 9. One of the […]
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Marathoner, anthem singer Jim Diego has died
By Gerald Tabios The running community has lost a beloved member. Jim Diego, a resident of Jackson Heights, Queens, has died at the age of 38. Cause of death remains unknown. On Monday, the parents issued a statement regarding Jim’s sudden demise. “It is with great sadness to share the news about the untimely passing of our beloved Jim Diego. Jim was our only child and was everything to Vic and me. Not only was he our […]
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The Parols on Fifth Avenue
By Claire Mercado-Obias New York City during the holidays is as magical as how it is portrayed in the movies: sparkly lights, dazzling decorations, people dressed up like eskimos, young and old gliding on the skating rink, carols sung by a choir, the smell of fresh pine trees, the warmth of hot chocolate, and the possibility of […]
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The community is missing an Angel (Ram)
By Cristina DC Pastor In case you’re missing the gravelly singing style of Angel Ram, one of the community’s frequently-invited musical performers, it may take a while to see her back on stage. She’s been in a hospital since July undergoing one medical procedure after another, according to a GoFundMe fundraiser organized by her friend […]
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‘Harry and Meghan:’ Shame and scandal in the (royal) family
By Wendell Gaa Scandals and intrigue have been a bedrock of the British Royal Family since time immemorial, but there is just something about the fallout between Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle and the rest of the royal family which has angered, intrigued and captivated public imagination. This never-ending royal saga is even […]