Community Cornerstone

Suresh Shahi

"Community Cornerstone" is a thought-provoking and informative program dedicated to addressing pressing issues within various communities. From immigration challenges to education, health, housing, and beyond, the show delves into the heart of these concerns with the ultimate aim of not only raising awareness but also actively seeking solutions. Through engaging discussions, expert interviews, and on-the-ground reporting, "Community Cornerstone" strives to empower viewers with valuable information and foster a sense of unity in finding practical resolutions to enhance the well-being of diverse communities. Join us on this enlightening journey as we explore, discuss, and work towards building stronger, more resilient communities.

  1. Sep 16

    Community Cornerstone with Dr. Berry!

    In this episode, host Baron Carr speaks with Dr. Berry about domestic violence and mental wellness in Queens. The conversation explores the impact of domestic violence on individuals, families, and communities, as well as the connection between safety, trauma, and mental health. Dr. Berry shares insights on recognizing warning signs, understanding the emotional and psychological effects of domestic violence, and the importance of seeking support and accessing available community resources. This thoughtful conversation highlights the importance of awareness, compassion, and access to mental-health and support services for individuals and families affected by domestic violence in Queens. NepYork Podcast | Host: Baron Carr GUEST Dr. Berry — Medical Director, Maternal, Infant, and Domestic Violence Mental Health Services at NYC Health + Hospitals RESOURCES & SUPPORT CRISIS HOTLINES (24/7) NYC Domestic Violence Hotline (Safe Horizon) 1-800-621-HOPE (4673) Or dial 311 and ask for "the hotline" Translation in 25+ languages NYS Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline 1-800-942-6906 Advocates available in 170+ languages TTY/Relay: 711 NYS OASAS HOPEline (Substance Use Referral) 1-877-8-HOPENY (846-7369) Or text HOPENY (467369) 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or text 988 Routes to NYC Well for NYC callers NYC FAMILY JUSTICE CENTERS Operated by Mayor's Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV). Free, confidential, multilingual services for adult and youth survivors — no insurance or immigration status required. Services include:  Social, legal, and mental health services  Criminal justice advocacy  Orders of Protection assistance  Civil-legal and immigration legal options  Personalized risk assessment & safety planning  Mental health care via Health + Hospitals DV Mental Health Team LOCATIONS & PHONE: Location Address Phone Manhattan 80 Centre Street, 5th Floor (212) 602-2800 Brooklyn 350 Jay Street, 15th Floor (718) 250-5113 Bronx 198 East 161st Street, 2nd Floor (718) 508-1220 Queens 126-02 82nd Avenue, Kew Gardens (718) 575-4545 Staten Island 126 Stuyvesant Place, 1st Floor (718) 697-4300 CULTURAL RESOURCES WomenKind (formerly New York Asian Women's Center)  24/7 Multilingual Hotline: 1-888-888-7702  Website: www.womankind.org  Confidential support for Asian survivors of gender-based violence  Services in 18+ Asian languages  Supportive counseling, wellness groups, legal assistance, emergency housing ADDITIONAL SUPPORT RESOURCES Home+  Free home security and safety resources for DV/GBV survivors  Personal emergency response devices ("alarm systems")  For people who do not want to enter shelter Abusive Partner Intervention Programs  Trauma-informed healing, reflection, and accountability programs  Model: "Respect and Responsibility" (multi-week intervention)  Case management, counseling, supportive services  Available for both adults and youth  Visit www.nyc.gov/endgbv for more NYC Health + Hospitals  Free mental health services for DV survivors  Accessible regardless of insurance/immigration status  Tagline: "Care for everyone, no exceptions"  Services: in-person, telehealth, or shelter-based GUIDES & EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES Quick Guides on Supporting Survivors:  How to Help a Person Experiencing Abuse — ENDGBV  Support Others — NYC Hope  Recognize Signs — NYC Hope  Helpers: So You Want to Stage an Intervention? — National DV Hotline Comprehensive Guides:  Safety Planning and Intimate Partner Violence: A Toolkit for Survivors and Supporters  Survived and Punished (advocates for criminalized survivors)  It Takes a Village, People! Advocacy, Friends and Family & LGBT Survivors of Abuse — The NW Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian and Gay Survivors of Abuse

  2. Mar 13

    2026 Tax Season Update: ओभरटाइम, टिप्स र Child Tax Credit मा ठूला परिवर्तन! करदाताले के जान्नुपर्छ?

    Community Cornerstone कार्यक्रममा  Suresh Shahi ले 2026 को ट्याक्स सिजनबारे विस्तृत जानकारीका लागि CPA Biraj Rijal सँग विशेष कुराकानी गर्नुभएको छ। 📌 यदि तपाईं ओभरटाइम काम गर्नुहुन्छ, टिप्स कमाउनुहुन्छ, नयाँ बच्चा जन्मिएको छ, डिजिटल पेमेन्ट (Zelle, Venmo, PayPal) प्रयोग गर्नुहुन्छ, क्रिप्टो (Bitcoin, Dogecoin आदि) मा लगानी गर्नुहुन्छ, IRS बाट चिट्ठी पाउनुभएको छ, वा 2026 को नयाँ ट्याक्स नियमबारे अन्योलमा हुनुहुन्छ… 👉 यो एपिसोड तपाईंका लागि अनिवार्य रूपमा उपयोगी छ। 🆕 यस एपिसोडमा के–के छलफल भयो? ✅ One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) अन्तर्गत आएका नयाँ परिवर्तनहरू ✅ SALT deduction सीमा $10,000 बाट $40,000 ✅ ओभरटाइम र टिप्समा नयाँ ट्याक्स डिडक्सन ✅ Senior citizen अतिरिक्त deduction ✅ Child Tax Credit $2,000 बाट $2,200 ✅ “Trump Account” – 2025–2028 बीच जन्मिएका बच्चाका लागि $1,000 seed money ✅ Schedule 1A नयाँ फारम ✅ Car loan interest deduction (U.S. final assembly vehicles) ✅ Digital payments reporting threshold ($20,000 & 200 transactions) ✅ Crypto reporting – Form 1099-DA ✅ IRS scam calls कसरी चिन्ने? ✅ IRS letter आए के गर्ने? ✅ नेपाली समुदायमा देखिने common tax mistakes 👤 Guest: CPA बिराज रिजाल – Tax Associate तथा Everest Credit Union का Treasurer नेपाली समुदायलाई वर्षौंदेखि ट्याक्स फाइलिङ र वित्तीय मार्गदर्शन गर्दै आउनुभएको अनुभवी विशेषज्ञ। 🎥 Host: Suresh Shahi

  3. 05/10/2024

    Community Cornerstone Episode 4 with Chiri Babu Maharjan

    ललितपुर महानगरपालिकाका मेयर चिरिबाबु महर्जनले अमेरिकाका केही शहरको तुलनामा ललितपुरमा फोहोर व्यवस्थापन राम्रो भएको दावी गर्नुभएको छ । खसोखासको पोडकाष्ट कम्युनिटी कर्नरस्टोनमा सुरेश शाहीसँग कुराकानी गर्दै उहाँले अमेरिकाका केही शहरको फोहोर व्यवस्थापनबाट नेपालले सिक्नुपर्ने कुराहरु भएतापनि न्युयोर्क लगायतलाई संकेत गर्दै केही शहरको फोहोर व्यवस्थापन ललितपुरकै राम्रो भएको दावी गर्नुभयो । अमेरिकाका कार्यक्रममा आएर आएर धेरै कुरा सिकेको र  देखिनेगरी ललितपुरमा लागु गर्ने उहाँले बताउनुभयो । एनआरएनहरुलाई एनआरएन नागरिकता प्राप्त गर्न सहयोगका लागि महानगरपालिका र अन्तरगतका सबै वडाहरु तत्पर रहेको उहाँले बताउनुभयो ।  ललितपुरबाट चोरिएका मूर्ति, कलाकृति र सम्पदा नेपाल फर्काउन र पहिलेकै स्थानमा पुनस्र्थापना गर्न आफूहरु प्रतिबद्ध रहेको उल्लेख गर्दै ढुवानी खर्चको अभावमा नेपाल फर्काउन समस्या भएका मूर्ति, कलाकृति र सम्पदा आफूहरु ढुवानी खर्च बेहोर्न तयार रहेको उहाँले बताउनुभयो । महर्जन हालै अमेरिका भ्रमणमा आउनुभएको बेला गरिएको कुराकानी ।

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"Community Cornerstone" is a thought-provoking and informative program dedicated to addressing pressing issues within various communities. From immigration challenges to education, health, housing, and beyond, the show delves into the heart of these concerns with the ultimate aim of not only raising awareness but also actively seeking solutions. Through engaging discussions, expert interviews, and on-the-ground reporting, "Community Cornerstone" strives to empower viewers with valuable information and foster a sense of unity in finding practical resolutions to enhance the well-being of diverse communities. Join us on this enlightening journey as we explore, discuss, and work towards building stronger, more resilient communities.