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18 13 Merit, Not Family Ties, to Facilitate Green Card www.theindianpanorama.com VOL 11 ISSUE 31 ● NEW YORK ● AUGUST 04 - AUGUST 10, 2017 ● ENQUIRIES: 646-247-9458 ● PRICE 40 CENTS A case of judicial Amritsar Medical and Dental Alumni Taapsee Pannu: I set The empire overreach: Inculcating Association of North America holds my future goals on strikes back 8 patriotism under court orders 9 13 39th Annual Convention in Chicago 18 my birthday Election Commission of India CHINA BLOCKS UN BAN ON AZHAR mulling over Proxy Voting and Merit, not family ties, to ONCE AGAIN Postal Balloting for NRIs facilitate Green Card Proposed law will scrap lottery system to come to US; Professionals from India to benefit Beijing has repeatedly blocked India's move to put a WASHINGTON (TIP): US President ban on Azhar under the al- Donald Trump, on August 2, endorsed a Qaeda Sanctions Committee legislation that would drastically cut of the council. Masood Azhar the number of legal immigrants is the mastermind of allowed into the country and Pathankot attack. A two-member delegation of the Election Commission implement "merit-based" visa scheme of India is visiting various parts of the world to brief which could benefit highly-educated UNITED NATIONS (TIP): NRI's about the Commission's proposal to allow proxy and technology professionals from China has once again voting and postal balloting to NRI's. They addressed a countries like India. extended by three months its gathering of community organizations and media at The Reforming American technical hold on the US, the Indian Consulate in New York on July 31, 2017. Seen in the picture, from L to R: Deputy Election Immigration for Strong Employment France and UK-backed Commissioner Sandeep Saxena, Senior Deputy (RAISE) Act would scrap the current proposal to designate Election Commissioner Umesh Sinha, and Deputy lottery system to get into the US and Pakistan-based JeM terror Reforming immigration: President Donald Trump makes an Consul General of India in New York Paramita Tripath instead institute a points-based system group chief Masood Azhar as announcement on immigration with Senators Tom Cotton (L) Photo / Paras Chettri for earning a Green Card. Factors that a global terrorist by the UN. and David Perdue (R) at the White House in Washington on contd on Page 32 Wednesday, August 2 contd on Page 32 NEW YORK (TIP): In a first ever outreach to NRI's, a two-member delegation from the Election Sandeep Commission of India held, July 31, a news conference Indian American Dilip Chauhan appointed Nassau and a community meeting, organized with GOPIO's Chakravorty takes initiative, at the Consulate General of India in New County Deputy Comptroller for Minority Affairs over as India's York. The delegation members briefed the gathering Consul General in about the Election Commission's proposals to MINEOLA, NY (TIP): Nassau County New York facilitate voting by proxy and postal ballot to NRI's. Comptroller George Maragos announced, August 2, They also sought suggestions to ensure that the NRI promotion of Mr. Dilip Chauhan to the position of NEW YORK CITY (TIP): poll process will be seamless.As of now the NRI voter Deputy Comptroller for Minority Affairs. "Our Mr. Sandeep Chakravorty, a has to be physically present in India to cast his/ her minority communities are an integral part of the member of the Indian Mr. Sandeep vote. fabric of our County. These vibrant minority Foreign Service (IFS) since Chakravorty It may be mentioned here that it was for the first contd on page 32 1996, has taken over as assumed time in many years that a delegation from Election Consul General of India in charge as India's Consul Commission visited the US to brief the media and Newly Appointed Deputy Comptroller Dilip Chauhan New York on August 3. He General in New interact with community. The visit helped being sworn in by Mayor James Garner. Also seen are was India's ambassador to York on family members of Dilip Chauhanand Comptroller community to understand what the government of Peru. contd on page 32 August 3 contd on Page 32 George Maragos (to Dilip Chauhan's right) Independence Day Special Edition The Indian Panorama invites articles and advertisements for the special edition to mark 70 years of India's Independence. Please email to [email protected] or mail to P.O. Box 190067, S Richmond Hill, NY 11419. For any inquiries, please call 646-247-9458. LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION: AUGUST 8, 2017 104-02, 120th Street, S. Richmond Hill, NY 11419 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 2 ADVERTISEMENT FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 2017 THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 2017 NEW YORK 3 Hicksville Downtown Revitalization Wins $10 Million Award from NY State HICKSVILLE, NY (TIP): New Oyster Bay community into a vibrant downtown for Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, millennials, downsizers, empty nesters and Councilman Anthony Macagnone and senior citizens alike." Councilwoman Rebecca Alesia announced, Kevin Law, President of the Long Island August 2, that the Town successfully won $10 Associated, added, "The Long Island million in Downtown Revitalization Initiative Association commends Governor Cuomo, funds from Governor Cuomo and the Long Supervisor Saladino and the Oyster Bay Town Island Regional Economic Development Board for their commitment to growing the Council for downtown revitalization in local economy by investing in our downtowns Hicksville. like Hicksville." Supervisor Saladino stated, "Hicksville's Hicksville Chamber of Commerce President downtown is a prime location for Lionel Chitty concluded, "It is truly wonderful revitalization, new jobs and new housing to see this positive movement with the opportunities. These economic development Hicksville Downtown Revitalization efforts. funds will assist the Hicksville community and All the hard work done over the past seven all of our residents by creating new jobs, new years by the Downtown Hicksville housing opportunities and by transforming Revitalization Committee, the Hicksville downtown Hicksville into an attractive, Chamber of Commerce, the local civic walkable and bicycle-friendly environment. I associations, the Town of Oyster Bay and all of thank Governor Cuomo for his commitment to the community stakeholders has finally paid our downtown and Councilmembers Rebecca off. This award will be a catalyst for future Alesia and Anthony Macagnone for their growth in Hicksville. We look forward to seeing dedication to advancing plans for downtown Hicksville become a true destination where Hicksville. This puts the Town of Oyster Bay people can live, work and play." on the map across New York State!" Home to 42,000 residents, Hicksville is a The Local Planning Committee (LPC) - transit-rich and diverse community located at comprised of local and regional leaders, Check presentation by Governor Cuomo (4th from left). Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph the confluence of two Long Island Rail Road stakeholders, and community representatives - Saladino is third from left. Also seen, among others, are Councilman Anthony Macagnone and (LIRR) branch lines. The Hicksville LIRR will establish and approve a community-based Councilwoman Rebecca Alesia train station is the busiest on Long Island, vision for revitalizing the downtown. Potential averaging 22,000+ commuter trips/weekday. projects may include decorative pavers, art exhibitions, food truck nights, classic car enhance our community." The Hicksville Downtown has strong physical attractive lighting, newly planted trees, nights, concerts, and much more. Councilwoman Alesia stated, "Through suitability for revitalization and benches street art and a homogenous street Councilman Macagnone added, "In extensive resident input and in close redevelopment as evidenced by high LIRR and storefront signage program to create a partnership with community stakeholders, our coordination with Vision Long Island, the ridership, intensity of existing commercial strong sense of place intended to celebrate Town Board has taken a leadership role in Hicksville Community Council, Hicksville land uses, infill-ready parcels, converging Hicksville's history and cultural diversity. shaping the future of downtown Hicksville. I Chamber of Commerce and Hicksville arterial roadways and ample sewer and Additionally, funds may be utilized for thank Governor Cuomo for investing in our Downtown Revitalization Committee, the utility infrastructure. Hicksville is poised to Complete Street initiatives that include new vision to transform the downtown Hicksville Town has proposed a new zoning concept for capitalize on the strong Transit-Oriented sidewalks and improvements to preexisting community into a walkable city center that can the Downtown Central Business District to Development (TOD) market and LIRR Third pedestrian pathways, footpaths, bicycle paths, successfully attract new jobs, new housing and create new jobs and housing opportunities. Track improvements through the bicycle racks and cross walks. Furthermore, keep our young people and senior citizens on With these new State funds and the implementation of a strategic zoning the Town envisions the creation of a plaza Long Island. I commend Supervisor Saladino Metropolitan Transportation Authority's $132 initiative, walkability enhancements, area-large community gathering space to be and my colleagues on the Town Board for their million investment in the Hicksville railroad parking management and storefront used for events such as fairs, farmers markets, dedication to this project and for working to station, we can transform the Hicksville beautification. The 2017 MoneyGram Cricket Bee:
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