By: Guyana DPI |Photos courtesy: Guyana DPI In a lively speech at a massive political rally in Linden, Region 10, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced that the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is dedicated to solving long-standing challenges in the community. Speaking to a ‘red tsunami’ of PPP/C supporters, the president assured the audience that […]
By Gabe Ortiz, America’s Voice One of the most significant moments from Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress did not happen on the dais, but instead in front of it. Just minutes into his unhinged, anti-immigrant and lie-riddled speech, Texas Rep. Al Green stood up with cane in hand to interrupt Trump’s address and state in no certain […]
By Dr. Marisa Donnelly, Healthbeat New York RSV is on the rise and affecting a lot of young children. The good news is that there are now two keyways to protect babies. This story was originally published by Healthbeat. The respiratory season has continued to pick up in New York and nationally. We now have data […]
Photos: DPI Guyana – Following bilateral discussions with President Ali and Prime Minister Modi The Governments of India and Guyana have formalised five historic Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in hydrocarbons, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, agriculture, and the development of economic and human capital. The agreements were officially exchanged on Wednesday at State […]
By Urban Matters | Editorial Credit: Tada Images / shutterstock.com One of New York City’s oldest hospitals currently finds itself in what might be termed critical condition. Acquired over a decade ago by the Mount Sinai Health System, the 799-bed Beth Israel hospital on East 16th Street, founded in 1890, has been slated for eventual […]
Editorial credit: ROSITO / Shutterstock.com Geneva, 29 May, 2023 (PAHO/WHO) – A new resolution to accelerate efforts towards ensuring the health of Indigenous populations was approved today at the 76th World Health Assembly, taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, this week from 21-30 May. The commitment is expected to have significant implications for the Americas, which […]
Amid the ongoing budget negotiations between legislative leaders and the governor ahead of the April 10 extended budget deadline, New York City’s largest labor union District Council 37 came out in opposition to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed bail reform changes. The labor union – which represents 250,000 public employees – sent a memo to the Legislature asserting […]
With inflation high and the market flailing, it can be challenging to figure out the best things to do with your money. “During economic downturns, it can be tempting to sell off your investment and keep cash reserves — but this is rarely a good idea,” said Thomas Kralow, a self-made millionaire and founder of University Grade Trading […]
Maimonides Becomes Co-operator of NYCH, Enabling Both Entities to Better Meet Community Health Needs; Affiliation between the two hospitals launched after receiving state approval
View of main building of Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn where patients for COVID-19 have been treated. – New York, NY – April 1, 2020 (Shutterstock) BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (July 19, 2021) – Maimonides Medical Center and New York Community Hospital (NYCH) today announced the launch of their affiliation. Maimonides, which first entered into a […]
NEW YORK (CMC) – Caribbean American legislators in New York City, Councilman Jumaane Williams and Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte, have welcomed Mayor Bill de Blasio’s unveiling of “the largest, most comprehensive plan” in the United States to guarantee health care for every New Yorker, including undocumented Caribbean and other immigrants. “I was glad to see the […]