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Varun Nikore of AAPI Victory Alliance Joins 'The Nomiki Show' to Discuss the Impact New Congressional Maps Will Have on AAPI Electorate

Apr 13, 2022 04:44 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

AAPI Victory Alliance executive director Varun Nikore recently appeared on "The Nomiki Show" to discuss how new congressional maps may affect the AAPI community's ability to shape elections.

Pio Hartnett Issues Second Single, ‘Grand Prix,' From Upcoming Debut EP

Apr 11, 2022 04:25 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Alternative singer-songwriter and producer Pio Hartnett released his brand-new single, "Grand Prix," on all streaming services on April 8.

Brenzy Releases "brunch"

Apr 11, 2022 01:47 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Brenzy makes her return with a fun-loving, Neo-Soul/Pop song, "brunch." "brunch" is Brenzy's second release of the year, which was preceded by her captivating single, "180."

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

SBA’s Hurricane Ida Assistance Tops $212 Million in Metro New York

Apr 11, 2022 12:10 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved 4,327 loans for more than $212 million in financial assistance into the hands of businesses and residents of Metro New York to help them recover from the damages caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida.

U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.)

Heinrich, Luján Join Bipartisan Call To Keep VA Medical Services Available For Rural, Elderly Veterans

Apr 10, 2022 11:16 PM EDT By Jessel Thomas

U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) joined a group of twelve bipartisan senators calling on President Joe Biden to consult with Congress and local stakeholders on a state-by-state basis about the potential impacts the Asset and Infrastructure Review (AIR) Commission recommendations would have, especially on elderly Veterans.

Bipartisan Recovering America’s Wildlife Act Passes at Senate Committee

Apr 09, 2022 05:24 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Senators Heinrich and Blunt build bipartisan support for proactive, on-the-ground investments to support the long-term health of fish and wildlife and their habitat across America.

GFM Releases Empowering Upcoming EP Title Track 'Framing My Perception,' Signs to Rockfest Records

Apr 09, 2022 02:50 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Metal girl group GFM released their new hard rock single "Framing My Perception," the title track from their upcoming EP and debut on Rockfest Records coming out on May 27.

RIVALS Embraces Independence in Sultry New Track, 'Dark Matter' as They Kick off Headlining Tour

Apr 08, 2022 10:19 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

As they embark on a national headlining tour, pop/rock outfit RIVALS releases their newest track, "Dark Matter," with a sultry and powerful music video.

Advocates Secure Agreement From Interior to Reconsider Fracking on 45,000 Sacred Acres in Greater Chaco

Apr 08, 2022 03:52 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

The Biden administration has agreed to review the Trump administration's illegal approval of fracking in the Greater Chaco region of northwest New Mexico.

ADP Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

Apr 07, 2022 11:58 PM EDT By Jessel Thomas

The board of directors of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADP) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.04 per share payable July 1, 2022 to shareholders of record on June 10, 2022.

New York State Department of Labor Recovers $1.4 Million in Wages for Miller Environmental Workers

Apr 07, 2022 04:19 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

The New York State Department of Labor has reached a $1,450,096 agreement with Miller Environmental to settle a failure to pay prevailing wages.

SBA Administrator Guzman Announces Expanded Efforts to Aggressively Crack Down on Bad Actors and Prevent Fraud in Programs

Apr 04, 2022 09:57 PM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Newly appointed Special Counsel will oversee enhanced strategies alongside dedicated leadership Board and building on previous fraud control measures deployed by the SBA.

LA Based Singer-Songwriter Greg Scott Lets Loose in New Single “Freedom”

Apr 03, 2022 11:08 PM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Following the release of "Paradise," Los Angeles-based pop artist Greg Scott has released his newest track, "Freedom" across streaming services.

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Allies Praise Biden-Harris Administration Expansion of SBA’s Community Advantage Pilot Program Targeting Access to Capital for Underserved Entrepreneurs

Apr 03, 2022 10:58 PM EDT By Jessel Thomas

On Wednesday, March 30, Vice President Kamala Harris and Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and voice for America's 32.5 million small businesses in President Biden's Cabinet, announced impactful reforms to the agency's Community Advantage (CA) loan program, a key SBA tool for Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), Community Development Companies (CDCs), microlenders and other critical mission-based lending partners, that prioritizes equitable access to capital for low-income borrowers and those from underserved communities.

Electrification Caucus Co-Chairs Call on President Biden to Achieve True Energy Independence with Electrification and Clean Energy

Apr 02, 2022 12:05 PM EDT By Jessel Thomas

The Co-Chairs of the Electrification Caucus U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and U.S. Representatives Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.) and Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) released statement in response to President Biden's latest proposals to address the energy price hikes brought on by Vladimir Putin's unjustified war in Ukraine.

girl_irl Pays Homage to Atlanta Trap Roots in New Deconstructed Single “float”

Apr 01, 2022 09:32 PM EDT By Jessel Thomas

DMY signed "left-pop" artist girl_irl (they/them) is the latest act to pay attention to in the hyper-pop, glitch community of electronica. The Atlanta-bred, Brooklyn-based DJ and producer has dropped a new deconstructed industrial banger titled "float" across all streaming services.

AAPI Victory Fund Condemns Xenophobic Rhetoric by All Parties

Mar 31, 2022 11:01 PM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Earlier this week, Rep. Tim Ryan launched an ad buy for his Senate campaign that is rife with sinophobic rhetoric, a move which pits nativists against those within the AAPI community.

New York State Labor Department Releases Preliminary February 2022 Area Unemployment Rates

Mar 31, 2022 05:39 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

The New York State Department of Labor has released the preliminary local area unemployment rates for February 2022.

Joe Biden-Kamala Harris Administration Expands SBA Pilot Program Targeting Access to Capital for Underserved Entrepreneurs

Mar 31, 2022 05:33 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Vice President Kamala Harris unveils improvements to SBA Community Advantage Pilot Program at a White House event with SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, extending it to 2024.

New York Composers Circle Presents 'A Concert of New Music for Voice and Instruments' on April 21 at Manhattan’s Church of the Transfiguration

Mar 29, 2022 11:20 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

New York Composers Circle will present "A Concert of New Music for Voice and Instruments" on April 21 at 7 p.m. at Manhattan's Church of the Transfiguration.

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