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The economic clout of the Indian-American is also felt in many ways.

Mohan Guruswamy | Desis in America: How some think and behave

Gujaratis, referred to within the desi community as Gujjus, are more entrepreneurial by nature and tend to be in business.

19 Oct 2022 6:56 AM

Cars and trucks are stranded by high water Thursday, Sept 2, 2021, on the Major Deegan Expressway in Bronx borough of New York as high water left behind by Hurricane Ida still stands on the highway hours later. (AP/Craig Ruttle)

At least 44 dead as flash floods slam New York area

Ida blazed a trail of destruction north after slamming into Louisiana over the weekend, bringing severe flooding and tornadoes

03 Sep 2021 10:23 AM

Three Indian-origin family members found dead in backyard pool in US

Police suspect the three drowned accidently in the above-ground pool in their recently purchased home in New Jersey

24 Jun 2020 1:06 PM

A body wrapped in plastic that was unloaded from a refrigerated truck is handled by medical workers wearing personal protective equipment at Brooklyn Hospital Center in New York City. (AP)

Covid-19 lockdown: New York, New Jersey set to strategise exit plan

Cuomo has said that after May 15 businesses like construction and manufacturing might begin to reopen.

28 Apr 2020 1:24 PM

The two-headed timber rattlesnake. (Photo: Herpetological Associates, Inc./AP)

Snake with two brains spotted

Rare, two-headed rattlesnake found in New Jersey forest.

07 Sep 2019 12:19 PM

‘I was devastated that someone would leave their child in a store to worry more about stealing a stroller,’ store owner Enelio Ortega said. (Photo: Facebook | @bambibabystore)

Watch: Woman steals perambulator from shop, forgets her baby behind

Two out of the team of three women took to distracting the employee while the third one grabbed a stroller and walked out with it.

26 Aug 2019 4:08 PM

The car was removed from water with the help of a towing company. (Photo: Screengrab)

Watch: US woman hits accelerator instead of brakes, plunges into river

The City of Hackensack Fire Department released the footage and showed the moment the woman hit accelerator pedal at the Spotless car wash.

18 Jul 2019 1:15 PM

New Jersey had tried for years to enact a state wide beach smoking ban, only to see the measure die in the Legislature or be vetoed by a governor. (Photo: AP)

New Jersey to ban smoking on their beaches

New Jersey beach smoking ban in place for start of summer.

24 May 2019 9:22 AM

The transcript showed that the judge continued to press the woman on her efforts to prevent the alleged assault, asking specific details on the steps she took. (Photo: AP)

‘Did you close your legs?’: US judge asks rape survivor

According to the court transcript, the judge asked the woman, 'do you know how to stop somebody from having intercourse with you?'

05 Apr 2019 12:16 PM

Any food that provides carbohydrate, protein, fluid and electrolytes and is well-tolerated will help promote recovery. (Photo: File)

Chocolate milk may be better than sports drinks for exercise recovery

In addition to chocolate milk, other popular choices are cereal with milk, smoothies, sandwiches or soup.

14 Jul 2018 1:30 PM

The bruin smashed a window and left only smeared icing and a paw print behind. (Photo: AFP)

Black bear devours 2 dozen cupcakes left in baker's car

Rockaway Township Police say it looks like the bear has done some other damage in the area and breaking into a car raises concern.

11 May 2018 7:39 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

J&J loses trial over claims linking cancer to asbestos in talc

Asbestos claims are a more recent challenge for J&J.

09 Apr 2018 2:11 PM

Naked Donald Trump statue going up for auction

The auction will take place on May 2.

27 Mar 2018 8:49 PM

The 26-year-old woman was kicked out of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art because she showed up in an authentic period costume. (Photo: Twitter/hyperallergic‏ )

NJ woman kicked out of NYC museum for wearing 18th-century costume

The museum said that it doesn’t have a dress code, but there are guidelines for what visitors can bring.

01 Mar 2018 2:21 PM

Facing the bear head on, the brave dog took it upon himself to rescue Parisi and the other dogs that were with them. (Instagram Screengrab/ mmspets)

Brave dog dies saving owner from bear attack

English Settler named Pete died after saving his owner from a bear attack in New Jersey.

16 Feb 2018 3:35 PM

Fat squirrel steals pricey goods left out for delivery folks

Squirrels are seemingly trying to ruin the holiday spirit all over New Jersey this season.

09 Dec 2017 7:20 PM

The woman and her boyfriend later decided to set up the online fundraiser to help him out. (Photo: AP)

Homeless Samaritan to get house, dream truck, trust funds

And that dream truck? It’s a 1999 Ford Ranger.

29 Nov 2017 4:54 PM

Bride suffers severe allergic reaction to wedding cake

However, this said tale has a sweet ending.

27 Nov 2017 12:19 PM

Newborn, mother and grandmother all share same birthday

This is truly a special day for the family.

21 Nov 2017 8:27 PM

A Jersey City man tweeted 'how the hell did Hoboken allow this guy to be a councilman. He shouldn't even be allowed in the US #terrorist.' (Photo: PTI)

Ravinder Bhalla champions racism to become first Sikh mayor of Hoboken, New Jersey

He bested a 6-person field of challengers, despite anonymous campaign flyers tagging him 'terrorist' in circulation last week.

08 Nov 2017 12:20 PM

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