NEWS:
Local Teachers Gear Up for US Posts
From the Jamaica Gleaner
New York
City turns to Jamaica to find answers to its shortage of public school
teachers. About 300 teachers out of hundreds of eager applicants were
selected to teach in New York.
Workers Picket At Placement Agency
From the Filipino Express
Several workers and supporters have taken to the streets
protesting against the Philippino Placement Agency, accusing the agency of
stealing thousands of dollars intended as wages for workers who used the
Agency to find jobs.
More and More Bangladeshis Are Owning Taxis Today
From the Weekly Thikana (Bengali)
There are about 7,500 Bangladeshis driving taxis
in New York City, and more and more of these drivers are buying their taxis.
Effort To Foster Political Awareness Amongst NY's Ethnic Communities
From the American Oggi (Italian)
The Multicultural American Coalition will sponsor
several forums with political candidates and experts to debate topics of
interest to various e ethnic constituencies. The first will take place
September 6th. The Coalition voted to initiate and support several other
projects relating to immigrants.
Campaign for Voter Registration
From El Diario (Spanish)
Information on the upcoming November 6th general
elections in which the mayor, city
council members, comptroller and
borough presidents will be elected.
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Needs of Asian Americans Discussed
From India in New York
A panel discussion at Queens Borough Public Library in Flushing highlights
the unique issues and problems facing Asian Americans and Asian American
communities in New York.
Following a Healthy Trend: Baptiste Runs Large Brooklyn Hospital
From the Haitian Times
Ernst Joseph Baptiste, now in charge of the staff at St.
Mary's Brooklyn Hospital and St. Vincent Catholic Medical Center, is just one
of many Haitians who have quietly established themselves in the state's
healthcare industry.
Women's Organization Organizes March to Raise Awareness of Domestic Violence
From India in New York
Sakhi for South Asian Women, a non-profit organization aimed at curing
domestic violence, held its fourth annual March Against Violence in Jackson
Heights, hoping to increase awareness about violence against women.
GLIMPSE INTO CULTURE:
Editorial Opinion
From the Hatian Times
The editorial page urges Haitian President Aristide to look
to New York City and Mayor Guiliani as guidelines for Haiti's fight against
crime.
In The Classifieds
From the Weekly Thikana (Bengali)
Seeking grooms and brides.
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