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Culture & events

Stories That Move Us showcases true-life tales of immigrant women

Written by Daria Kurdyukova “What makes you feel like a New Yorker?” Arielle Kandel, founder and director of New Women New Yorkers, posed this question to a group of young immigrant women sharing their stories at a live event of the nonprofit on July 25 at LMHQ in Lower Manhattan. “I feel like a New Yorker when I see naked artists in Times Square,” said one young woman. “When I rush even if I don’t need to,” said another. “When...

Immigrant recipes

Make Olivie, a traditional Russian salad served for holidays and celebrations

This simple salad is served at special gatherings and holidays and is a favorite of New Women New Yorkers volunteer, Sveta. “I can’t imagine any major event in my family without this dish,” says Sveta. Olivie Approx. 6 servings Prep time: Approx. 20 mins Cook time: 15 mins Ingredients: 3 small or medium potatoes 3 medium carrots 1 can (14-15 oz) of peas (or 1 cup of frozen peas) 4-8 hard boiled eggs (to taste) 6-8 small dill pickles 1-2...

Culture & events

The 5 best job interview tips from NWNY’s mock interview session

Written by Sophia Zhang On June 6, New Women New Yorkers hosted a mock interview session at the Centre For Social Innovation for new graduates of the LEAD program. The session gave participants a chance to practice their job interview skills and meet with a group of 15 talented professionals in their fields of interest. The professionals within the group represented various industries and companies such as Royal Bank Canada, American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, L&R Distributors, NYC Office of...

Portraits & interviews

Home Away from Home: Blurring the lines of identity

  Written by Khatia Mikadze Each installment of the series “Home Away from Home” will feature a young woman immigrant and the place in New York City that reminds her most of her home country, providing comfort and easing the stresses of starting life in a new country. For Gladys, walking in Chinatown can remind her of home just as easily as sitting at an Indonesian restaurant with her friends in Queens. In New York City, she doesn’t have to...