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WICCAFE: The Dutch establishes New Amsterdam, native tribes disintegrate
The American Immigration Story Part 2. In 1609, Englishman Henry Hudson began the colonial foothold of the Dutch (for East Indies Company) in New Amsterdam or what is now known as New York. Finding the ‘New World’ came as an accident, for Hudson was assigned to look for a short route to Indonesia and the […]
Cooking through the coronavirus pandemic
By Krizia Daya New York – It used to be that New York city never sleeps. As a child, I would never have guessed that the subway would be closed for overnight cleaning. We, New Yorkers, used to take such privileges for granted. I remember my first trip to LA, and most restaurants closed by 11PM. […]
Blue New York is anxious of a Trump re-election
Editor’s Notes By Marivir R. Montebon New York – Because the majority of the electorate here have voted early, the voting places today were not at all crowded. A young voter by the name Teal said she was able to finish voting in about 20 minutes in Astoria, Queens. She agreed to share her decision […]
NYC Postpones Indoor Dining
New York – New York City is expected to enter Phase 3 of reopening on Monday, July 6, but due to concerns about the risk of spreading the virus, indoor dining in NYC will be postponed, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. “As we see states across the country that have opted to reopen indoor dining experience […]
Cuomo: No Eviction of Renters Who are Unable to Pay Rent for the Next Three Months
By Marivir R. Montebon New York – Heave a sigh of relief. Governor Andrew Cuomo recently ordered for the non-eviction of tenants who cannot pay rent as New York wrestles against the coronovirus pandemic. “You cannot be evicted for non-payment of rent, residential or commercial, in the next three months,” he said during his morning […]
In Defense of Greta Thunberg: How are the Old Ones Leaving a Legacy?
Editor’s Note: Like it or not, but a 16-year-old girl got the world talking much about a problem (or not a problem) the world is facing today: Climate Change. Here’s an eloquent note in defense of Greta Thunberg and poem from Anthony Kintanar – a teacher, a biker and a poet from Cebu, Philippines – […]
FilAm Journo Launches Book on Filipino Anthologies of Survival and Success in the US
By Marivir R. Montebon New York – Virginia-based journalist Josie Moralidad Ziman debuted as a book author in the Big Apple on Friday July 12, 2019 when she launched her book ‘The Filipino American Journey’ at the Philippine Center. The book, a compilation of feature articles of exemplary Filipinos, affirms the Filipino immigrant’s values […]
Philippine Montessori Kids Steal Their Hearts Away at Carnegie
By Marivir Montebon New York – They’re too cute for words, wrote Manhattan lawyer Atty. Lara Gregory on her Facebook page. I’ve had a taste of the divine, remarked OSM! Blogger Vanette Colmenares. They were referring to their momentous experience of the finest musical artistry at the Carnegie Hall with young Filipino artists of […]
Actor Lawyer Jennifer Yen Honored in Asia Pacific Heritage Month
By Marivir R. Montebon New York – Mayor de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray honored actor lawyer Jennifer Yen to celebrate Asia Pacific Heritage Month in the Big Apple. Yen, of Chinese descent, heads the Film Laboratory, a non-profit performing arts workshop in NYC. De Blasio proclaimed before 300 guests who attended the […]
Media Should Spread Transformative Truth and Speak Truth to Power
By Marivir R. Montebon New York City – In this digital age, media must consciously carry on their responsibilities “to deliver truthful and transformative news and to speak truth to power” and veer away from political propaganda and fake news. Three interfaith theologians and a lawyer stressed this necessity during a forum sponsored by […]
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