NY Elite: How did Active Albanians Organization come together? Marsel Alickolli: The “Active Albanians” organization can trace its roots to Los Angeles, California, dating back to September 2018. Its humble beginnings as a social club and community organizer result from two good old friends Marsel Alickolli and Mario Ismaili. They were the founders who started a trickle-down effect that no one had imagined. Besides their … Continue reading Active Albanians: Building a Brighter Future for the Community

Founded in 2017, The Albanian Roots Club (ARC) is a student club of St. Francis College Brooklyn (SFC). The current board members are: Herta Hada (President), Alkida Koleci (Vice President), Megi Rama (Secretary), Albion Veliu (Treasurer), and Emiljano Bodini (Sacor Representative). Alkida Koleci, an IT student and Vice President of ARC stated that the club has bridged the Albanian-American community through the artistic, cultural and … Continue reading The Importance and History of Albanian Roots Club at St. Francis College New York

Maliek Sterrett is an inspirational leader whose leadership style is making a long lasting impact for young people in New York. As Director of Multicultural Student Affairs at St. Francis College in Brooklyn, Mr. Sterrett is committed to strengthening student success, by creating a diverse environment where students thrive academically, and find both support and a place of belonging. Maliek Sterrett is an educator, motivational … Continue reading Inspiring Leaders: Maliek Sterrett on Cultural Diversity and Student Success

NY Elite: As a respectable legislator for the Westchester County, what positive changes have you seen in the community and constituency? David Tubiolo: By being involved with all the communities’ groups, I’ve helped delivered necessary funding to support several, especially with food drives and home support. NY Elite: What are your top priority policy issues? David Tubiolo: Affordable Housing, Education, Infrastructure, Seniors, Unions, Veteran Affairs. … Continue reading County Legislator David Tubiolo Making a Positive Change in the Community

Elvir Muriqi is a modern day boxing legend, known as the “Kosova Kid” in the ring. He became the first Albanian athlete to hold multiple titles, including Golden Gloves 1998 win, two championships, amateur kickboxing East Coast champion and Tri-state champion. His triumph came with the win of the New York Golden Gloves in Madison Square Garden at only 18 years old. After stepping out … Continue reading Boxing Legend Elvir Muriqi Wins Lifetime Achievement in Sports Trophy in New York

On November 27th, 2021, the international conference LEAPin Albania was held for the fifth year in a consecutive row. Organized by Leadership Development Association Balkan, the event took place in the conference room at Tirana Business Park with 210 participants of different age groups. LEAPin Albania 2021 lasted 4 hours and included various topics presented by the guest speakers, addressing the youth in a contemporary … Continue reading LDA Balkan hosted another successful conference “LEAPin Albania 2021”