Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories impacting the lives of the Filipino-American community in New York and New Jersey.
A view of the New York City skyline at dusk. State regulatory actions have cleared the legal path for the city to be considered for full-scale, Vegas-style casino licenses. (Photo…
Former new York City First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer has been named one of the co-chairs of Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s transition team. (Asian Journal file photo) Filipino-American leader Maria Torres-Springer…
Filipino and non-Filipino food enthusiasts in New York savored a diverse buffet spread of Filipino cuisine during HANDOG SA HAPAG. NEW YORK, 21 October 2025 – The Philippine Consulate General…
From left: FILIPINXT Co-Founder and Fashion Designer Bessie Besana, Filipino-American Fencer Mitchell Saron, Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Nola Gabriel, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile, and FILIPINXT Co-Founder Rob Mallari D’Auria…
The unlikely but spirited pairing of Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez drew fans’ attention at the 2025 US Open. A cross-generational duo, 45-year-old Williams and 23-year-old Fernandez teamed up for…
Photo source @leylahannietennis instagram NEW YORK — On Saturday afternoon, Venus Williams reminded the tennis world of her enduring brilliance. The 45-year-old former world No. 1, playing alongside Canadian star Leylah Fernandez,…
Credit: Instagram/@venuswilliams, @leylahannietenis Leylah Fernandez and Venus Williams upset the sixth seeds Kichenok and Perez in the opening round of US Open doubles. Williams later called Fernandez “the best partner…
Ale Eala and Leylah Fernandez | Photos from WTAtennis.com Alexandra Eala makes Open Era history with her first Grand Slam main-draw win, while Leylah Fernandez powers past Rebecca Marino at…
Rescue crews and state police at the scene of a fatal charter bus crash along the New York State Thruway in Genesee County on August 22, 2025. Five people were…
Lyndhurst, NJ – H Mart, the largest Asian supermarket chain in the United States, is proud to announce a new integration with NationsBenefits®, a leading supplemental benefits and healthcare fintech…
A touch of whimsy in the Hamptons. This windmill-style home in Hampton Bays captures the area’s storybook charm, offering a unique coastal retreat just a few hours from New York…
New York Governor Kathy Hochul (www.governor.ny.gov) ALBANY, NY — New York Governor Kathy Hochul convened an emergency cabinet meeting this week to assess the projected impact of the recently enacted federal…
NEW YORK, NY — New York City public schools are preparing for a major policy shift this September as a statewide cellphone ban—backed by Governor Kathy Hochul and NYC Chancellor Melissa…
Tourists gather on 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan to capture the rare spectacle of Manhattanhenge, when the setting sun aligns precisely with the city’s grid, creating a canyon of light…
A rendering of the fully transformed complex. (Designed by Perkins Eastman) QUEENS, N.Y. — Just beyond the rumble of JFK’s runways, in a corner of the city more associated with…
PHOTO CREDIT :@jordanclarksons instagram Jordan Clarkson joins the New York Knicks, bringing bench scoring, cultural pride, and Filipino-American representation to Madison Square Garden. NEW YORK — Jordan Clarkson hasn’t played a…
Wearing green Hotel101 Global jackets and proudly waving Philippine flags, executives and team members pose beneath the Nasdaq tower in Times Square, New York on June 27, 2025. The digital…
From Zohran for NYC campaign website – Photo credit: Madison Stewar Progressive Assemblymember Emerges as Frontrunner in November Race for Mayor NEW YORK, NY — New York State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani has officially…
Ligaya Mishan (@ligayamishan), left, celebrates her appointment as co–chief restaurant critic of The New York Times alongside Tejal Rao. “Hello, we’re the new chief restaurant critics at The New York Times, ready to…
As NYC heads into its June 24 primary, voters are using ranked-choice voting to reshape how local democracy works. Here’s what’s at stake—and why the rest of the U.S. is…
In the ever-evolving landscape of New York City’s housing market, recent rent control measures have ignited a complex debate, placing both tenants and landlords in challenging positions. While these policies…
Starting April 1, 2025, NYC enforces its mandatory composting rules to reduce waste and tackle climate change. Learn about the fines, rules, and how residents and building managers can comply….
OMNY card readers installed at a New York City subway station. The contactless system is set to fully replace the MetroCard by the end of 2025 as part of the…
Hudson County, NJ- On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the Hudson County Plaza located at 257 Cornelison Avenue in Jersey City, New Jersey a record number of 71 applications were…
NEW YORK CITY, NY – In a major legal decision, the New York State Court of Appeals struck down a law that would have granted noncitizens the right to vote…
Pam Bondi is the current U.S. Attorney General. Prior to this role, she served as the Attorney General of Florida from 2011 to 2019. She is known for her staunch…
New York City’s First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer announced her resignation on Monday, Feb. 17, stepping down alongside Deputy Mayor for Operations Meera Joshi, Deputy Mayor for Health and Human…
Consul General Senen T. Mangalile (right) shares a moment with a Georgian performer at the SoFC International Food Festival, alongside a display of Filipino dishes that brought the rich flavors…
Maria Torres-Springer, the recently appointed First Deputy Mayor of New York City, is a trailblazer whose Filipino heritage and personal experiences growing up have profoundly shaped her leadership capabilities. At…
The New York City Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit held the first Filipino roundtable discussion at City Hall last week, convened by Mayor Eric Adams and First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer….
