Diwali becomes public school holiday in New York City

Diwali is now set to become a public school holiday in New York City, Mayor Eric Adams announced on Monday. What it is: Diwali is a South As...

Lunar New Year will be a federal holiday if bill proposed by Rep. Grace Meng passes

Rep. Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) has introduced a new bill that would add Lunar New Year to the list of 11 recognized federal holidays in the Unite...