Category: Portraits & interviews

Cooking from the pantry

Here are our ideas to turn pantry staples like pasta, canned tomatoes and grains into complete meals Allie Ginwala and we’ll add to this list. READ ALSO: NWNY Covid-19 resource list for immigrant women, from food access and financial support to reliable sources of information about the virus. GrainsCanned beans saladCanned black beans and corn make the base for this affordable and quick dinner. Toss them in a bowl and season to your liking. You can dress it up with whatever...

Covid-19 in NYC: our community shares stories of quarantine and self-isolation. Today, meet Katherine, from Russia

The pandemic is dramatically reshaping life in New York. Beyond the headlines, members of our community share their first-person accounts on navigating the outbreak. Katherine, who grew up near a nuclear plant in Russia, explains how this experience has equipped her to deal with the current health crisis READ ALSO: NWNY Covid-19 resource list for immigrant women, from food access and financial support to reliable sources of information about the virus. Text and pictures by Katherine Ocheret If you grew...

Covid-19 resource list for immigrant women

Here are some resources we’ve compiled to help you navigate life in NYC during coronavirus, from food access and financial support to what you need to know and what to do while you’re stuck at home. Stay tuned for more updates on the blog Allie Ginwala COVID-19 GUIDANCE AND UPDATESFind out what you need to know, and make sure it’s coming from a reliable source For accurate and updated facts about what Coronavirus is, how to prevent the spread of...

Covid-19 in NYC: our community shares stories of quarantine and self-isolation. Today, meet Montserrat, from Chile

The Covid-19 pandemic is dramatically reshaping life in New York. Beyond the headlines, members of our community share their first-person accounts on how they are navigating the outbreak Written by Maria Pyaterneva How are you dealing with quarantine itself? What are your feelings and fears?I am following up on all the same recommendations that everyone should. Some of them are: stay home as much as possible, don’t bring your hands to your face, wash your hands for at least 30...