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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 […]
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Transformational, triumphant: Del Carmen’s ‘Storm Across My Cherished Bamboo Bridge’
By Marivir Montebon So gently written, the novel “Storm across my cherished bamboo bridge” (Austin Macauley Publishers, 2022, 215 pages) is unputtable down as it emerges victorious against the harrowing brutality of murder, betrayal, and survival. It’s author Gene del Carmen’s first book as a novelist. And oh my, I was touched by its transformational […]
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Evan Samson: Perseverance is his strength
It may seem like Jerty Evan Samson has coasted through life from Pacific island to Sin City to Florida’s Gulf Coast. He was born in Saipan where his OFW parents met and married, moved to Las Vegas in his 20s, and is now a resident of Sarasota, Florida where a local magazine has recently named […]
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Guest Editorial: A safer New York
By Mayor Eric Adams While I was on the campaign trail, I met many New Yorkers who expressed their desire for a safer city. New Yorkers want to feel safe in their neighborhoods, at their places of worship, in the subway and on the streets. I vowed to make public safety my top priority, and […]
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FilAms make history in midterm elections: NaFFAA
“Representation matters!” So declared National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) national chair and outgoing president Brendan Flores as he congratulates Filipino Americans who won in state and local positions in the November elections. He said he is seeing more Filipinos step up to run for public office. “As our fellow Filipino Americans and those […]
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Asian Americans voted Warnock: AALDEF exit poll
Asian American voters polled in Georgia overwhelmingly supported incumbent Senator Raphael Warnock to remain in the U.S. Senate, according to the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund’s (AALDEF) exit poll of 337 Asian American voters in the December 6, 2022, Senate runoff elections. Polling was conducted at five key sites for Asian American voters […]