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Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hundreds gather for 37th annual Phagwah Parade in Queens
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — Hundreds gathered for the 37th annual Phagwah Parade as Queens came alive with a rainbow of colors and music. Queens officials say the borough has the largest Indo-Caribbean and Indian communities in America, which is why for many who live here, the parade means keeping traditions alive. More Local News 'This is our Indian-Hindu celebration!' shouted proudly Vishnu Boodhoo. Pretty Gobin migrated from Trinidad 10 years ago. 'Back home I grew up doing Phagwah celebrations and this is something I can give to my daughter,' said Gobin. During this celebration of Holi, spectators lined up along Liberty Avenue in Richmond Hill as floats drove by with people showing their dance moves and tossing colorful powders to the crowd. The multicolored powders thrown over one another signify unity and the power of good over evil. 'We got the color on the milk too, we are celebrated all over today,' said Chris Zapplea. He and his wife, Amanda Boodhoo brought their 5-month-old baby and hope to be back here with him as he gets older. More: Latest News from Around the Tri-State 'I grew up in Guyana. When I moved here when I was 8 years old,' said Boodhoo. 'Now we have our own little one that we are trying to pass the spirit and holiday to,' added Zapplea. Happiness and renewal of life are also part of the meaning behind this festival that brings people together regardless of background and all ages. 'We need love, we need a lot of love, with love we can conquer everything,' concluded Boodhoo. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
20-03-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
February 2025 Monthly Release
NORTHBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 20, 2025-- The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) today announced estimated catastrophe losses for the month of February of $92 million or $73 million, after-tax. Total catastrophe losses for February year-to-date were $1.17 billion or $922 million, after-tax. Allstate Protection policies in force are as follows: Allstate Protection Policies in Force (1) (in thousands) February 28, 2025 January 31, 2025 February 29, 2024 Jan. 31, 2025 Feb. 28, 2025 v Feb. 29, 2024 Auto 24,894 24,835 25,115 0.2 % (0.9 )% Homeowners 7,537 7,521 7,354 0.2 % 2.5 % Other personal lines 4,873 4,866 4,853 0.1 % 0.4 % Commercial lines 196 204 276 (3.9 )% (29.0 )% Total 37,500 37,426 37,598 0.2 % (0.3 )% (1) Policy counts are based on items rather than customers. A multi-car customer would generate multiple item (policy) counts, even if all cars were insured under one policy. Lender-placed policies are excluded from policy counts because relationships are with the lenders. Financial information, including material announcements about The Allstate Corporation, is routinely posted on Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains 'forward-looking statements' that anticipate results based on our estimates, assumptions and plans that are subject to uncertainty. These statements are made subject to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and may be identified by their use of words like 'plans,' 'seeks,' 'expects,' 'will,' 'should,' 'anticipates,' 'estimates,' 'intends,' 'believes,' 'likely,' 'targets' and other words with similar meanings. We believe these statements are based on reasonable estimates, assumptions and plans. However, if the estimates, assumptions or plans underlying the forward-looking statements prove inaccurate or if other risks or uncertainties arise, actual results could differ materially from those communicated in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the forward-looking statements may be found in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including the 'Risk Factors' section in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K. Forward-looking statements are as of the date on which they are made, and we assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement. Media Relations (847) 402-5600Allister Gobin (847) 402-2800 SOURCE: The Allstate Corporation Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 03/20/2025 08:51 AM/DISC: 03/20/2025 08:51 AM
