Like many first-generation Indian Americans, fashion designer Megha Rao grew up celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights, at home but hardly ever saw it being acknowledged outside of her community.

NEW YORK -- New York City Public Schools have a clerical day on Friday, June 6. Schools were closed Thursday for Eid al-Adha. Classes will not be in session at public 3K, Pre-K, elementary, middle ...