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FM
Former Member

  • Tuesday, December 24, 2019
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Councilwoman Adrienne Adams’ proposal to co-name Punjab Avenue and Gurdwara Street in Richmond Hill has been approved by the New York City Council. 

101st Avenue between 111th Street and 123rd Street is slated to become Punjab Way after the region in India where Sikhism originated. Additionally, 97th Avenue between Lefferts Boulevard and 117th Street is slated to become Gurdwara Street. A gurdwara is a Sikh place of worship. 

 

The New York City Council voted in favor of Introduction 1825 to co-name 55 thoroughfares in New York City-based on requests of council members whose district includes the location. 

“We have a beautiful multicultural mosaic not only in my district but the city as a whole and believe that it should be celebrated,” Adams said. “It is important that diverse communities see themselves and their varying cultures represented in the landscape.”

Adams said the co-naming of Gurdwara Street and Punjab Avenue is “a long-overdue recognition for the contributions of the Sikh and Punjabi communities both locally and throughout the city.”

Annetta Seecharran, executive director of Chhaya CDC, which advocates for the housing needs of New York City’s South Asian community, applauded Adams and the city for being a champion of South Asian and Indo-Caribbean communities. 

“The Punjabi and Sikh communities have been a part of Richmond Hill, and our city for over half a century,” Seecharran said. “From construction sites and yellow cabs to hospitals and our government, Punjabis and Sikhs help run this city and are part of its fabric. We will continue to work with the council member to ensure that all of our communities are uplifted and empowered.”

Harpreet Sing Toor, president of South Asians for Global Empowerment, added that the important street co-namings will “serve as examples of the inclusive spirit in the city and will make so many people proud.” 

Councilman Barry Grodenchik said, “Sikhs are part of the wonderful diversity that makes Queens a vibrant mix of global influences. Gurdwara Street and Punjab Way honor the contributions of this great community that enriches New York City.”

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What are the Sikhs doing right that Guyanese are doing wrong? Our community has been around for decades and we can hardly get a proper permit to hold a parade much less to have a street name after anyone or anything Guyanese. This is certainly an embarrassment on the Guyanese diaspora in Richmond Hill.   

FM
Prince posted:

What are the Sikhs doing right that Guyanese are doing wrong? Our community has been around for decades and we can hardly get a proper permit to hold a parade much less to have a street name after anyone or anything Guyanese. This is certainly an embarrassment on the Guyanese diaspora in Richmond Hill.   

Too many Neemakaraans like Prince, Ray and Nehru!!

FM

Sikhs are a minority in the Punjab and India. Other Indians are less profiled wherever they decide to live on the planet, they simply go about their lives quietly. Not the Sikh, controversial in all aspects, their religious street parades, their political ambitions, once they decide to pursue a business interest they eliminate every other ethnicity from it, drive the prices down whereby eliminates all competition. Once in control, then the prices skyrockets. A ppl known for not paying taxes in India, and sometimes tries that practice in Foreign lands. Very little respect for the laws of the land, they will push and push for their interest. Refusal to learn the language, instead they canvass to promote the Punjabi language in all media.

They doan assimilate, if anything they like when white ppl dress up like dem. Justin who loves to repeat lines, paint his face and dress up is their ultimate actor friend. Indians were so impressed with Justin's Sikh clothing, they enquired where they could purchase it.

One hundred years from now, a nightmare for white ppl. Perhaps, another Rhoinga in waiting.

S

Bullshit!! The Sikhs are disciplined, courageous, hard working and totally organized. They are indeed an asset to NA. They assimilate slowly but their community works and political involvement is very visible. I admire their sense of community and togetherness.  I wish them well.

Nehru

This exposes the reality when The Indo Guyanese community have cane cutters as community leaders. I observed the influx of Punjabi’s and their presence with their Gurdwars and businesses popping up everywhere during my last visit. They know how to lobby and use their voting power strategically and politicians take notice.

Take so called community leaders like Vish who given out a few empty barrels and a few ochro plants and beat their chests about community leadership. 

It is quite embarrassing to see such a large group of Guyanese with voting powers who are powerless and allow the Punjabi’s to call the shots in their own backyard.

In the meanwhile, the rum shops and dance clubs are full and sold out ! They are also busy holding parking spots and cussing each other in RH. Cane cutter mentality is an understatement. 

The Guyanese community need to wake up. 

FM
Sean posted:

Nehru, America will never allow the name of a street after a staunch communist and one whom the Democrats overthrew his party twice and probably a third time in 2020. 

I wouldn’t say never!  It’s a local thingy and NY is known to be filled with Leftover Marxist worshippers!

FM
Sean posted:

Nehru, America will never allow the name of a street after a staunch communist and one whom the Democrats overthrew his party twice and probably a third time in 2020. 

America now has a staunch Communist in the White House and the Senate, Moscow Mitch and Putin Bytch!!!!!

Nehru
Nehru posted:
Sheik101 posted:
Nehru posted:

Liberty Ave should be renamed the Dr Cheddi Beret Jagan Ave.

why?

The Father Of The Nation MUST NEVER be forgotten!!

He done get an Airport named after him!

FM
Baseman posted:
Sean posted:

Nehru, America will never allow the name of a street after a staunch communist and one whom the Democrats overthrew his party twice and probably a third time in 2020. 

I wouldn’t say never!  It’s a local thingy and NY is known to be filled with Leftover Marxist worshippers!

Bai me forget dat NYC is a socialist state. You right, they might entertain a communist  name. No wonder Trump left that state.

Look what the socialists like Pelosi and Schiff are doing in California. It has become the a state of Homelessness. 

FM
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Nehru posted:
Sean posted:

Nehru, America will never allow the name of a street after a staunch communist and one whom the Democrats overthrew his party twice and probably a third time in 2020. 

America now has a staunch Communist in the White House and the Senate, Moscow Mitch and Putin Bytch!!!!!

Russia has long abandoned Marxism!

Anyway, I believe Russia is preparing for much more disruptive intervention in US politics!  Their success in the instability they have caused is beyond their imagination!  It could never have worked out any better!

This, while America is intervening in Guyana’s politics!

FM

The Yankee Pigs are at it again. They fck the great Dr Cheddi Beret Jagan and it seems they are at it again. The socalled Leaders are quiet while a Gadaha /Pig is ruling illegally, disrespecting the Courts, Rule Of Law and the Constitution. Is America NOW condoning Dictatorship and Scums?????!!!

Nehru

Sikhs are a group of hustlers. 25 years ago they were into office cleaning. They have mostly left that now to the African immigrants. Now they are into blue berry farming, beer production, disability services, trucking, Occupational health services and Timber. 

Prashad

Correction, It’s the Democrat controlled congress which recently announced and endorsed a PNC victory.  Bai, it’s not a sin to admit that the Democrats screwed Guyanese. 

FM
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Nehru posted:

The Yankee Pigs are at it again. They fck the great Dr Cheddi Beret Jagan and it seems they are at it again. The socalled Leaders are quiet while a Gadaha /Pig is ruling illegally, disrespecting the Courts, Rule Of Law and the Constitution. Is America NOW condoning Dictatorship and Scums?????!!!

Is when ayuh guh wake up?  When dem have to learn the same lessons over and over, something wrong with dem head!

Is PPP stupidness got them right where they are!  America is Massa!  And don’t blame Trump!  Ayuh bai Obama was involved in 2015!!

FM

It be should be renamed Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham Blvd. Had it not been for Burnham, coolies would not have run by the  thousands to America and cyanada and established themselves as they have today. look how many rich and successful lndos in R\H nowadays, with the exception of a few chammars here and there. Nehru should have a framed photo of Burham in his living room since he was one of those who benefitted from the 'cut an run or stay an bun policy.

Sheik101
Nehru posted:
Sheik101 posted:
Nehru posted:

Liberty Ave should be renamed the Dr Cheddi Beret Jagan Ave.

why?

The Father Of The Nation MUST NEVER be forgotten!!

He once told Prashad if countries in Eastern Europe had true communists instead of Red Army communists then they would have remained communist. A true Communist father of the Nation that is why we are all freezing our asses off in foreign lands today.

Prashad
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Sheik101 posted:

It be should be renamed Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham Blvd. Had it not been for Burnham, coolies would not have run by the  thousands to America and cyanada and established themselves as they have today. look how many rich and successful lndos in R\H nowadays, with the exception of a few chammars here and there. Nehru should have a framed photo of Burham in his living room since he was one of those who benefitted from the 'cut an run or stay an bun policy.

Shittin and Pissing at Botanical Garden is enough!!

Nehru
Nehru posted:

Obama was not involved, it was the Fat Pig Ambassador. He mingled with the internal affairs of Guyana and our Champion Priya had to tell him to Haul his skont!!!

Fat bai was carrying out Obama’s orders. Plain and simple. An ambassador carries out the orders of the administration and in this case it was Obama. 

FM
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Sheik101 posted:

It be should be renamed Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham Blvd. Had it not been for Burnham, coolies would not have run by the  thousands to America and cyanada and established themselves as they have today. look how many rich and successful lndos in R\H nowadays, with the exception of a few chammars here and there. Nehru should have a framed photo of Burham in his living room since he was one of those who benefitted from the 'cut an run or stay an bun policy.

 

I wouldn’t be surprised if a Democrat controlled congress make this a reality. After all, they recently endorsed the PNC and predicted a PNC victory!
Kulie will never ketch sense. 

FM
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Nehru posted:

Bhai, American Ambassadors has independence to a certain level. Obama was too bust saving the Country.

So the US ambassador conducted US foreign policy without the knowledge and support of the President?

Bai guh relax and eat yuh Pepper Pot!!

FM
Nehru posted:

Obama was not involved, it was the Fat Pig Ambassador. He mingled with the internal affairs of Guyana and our Champion Priya had to tell him to Haul his skont!!!

Now is who hauling wuh?

FM
Baseman posted:
Nehru posted:

Bhai, American Ambassadors has independence to a certain level. Obama was too bust saving the Country.

So the US ambassador conducted US foreign policy without the knowledge and support of the President?

Bai guh relax and eat yuh Pepper Pot!!

To a certain level , YES!! Maybe that is why he was removed shortly after!! He was an incompetent Pig!!

Nehru

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