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NYC neighborhoods

Then and now: The story of Jackson Heights

Written by Manmeet Sahni   Jackson Heights, Queens is an ethnic mélange of several world cultures. The neighborhood’s landmark buildings hint at its rich history. Recently, waves of immigrants have added to the neighborhood’s texture through an overlapping of ethnic sights, sounds, and smells. The earlier immigrant communities — Italian, Jewish, and Irish — cohabit harmoniously with newer waves of immigrants from countries like India, Pakistan, Thailand, and many countries in South and Central America. The neighborhood is a viaduct...

Real People. Real Lives.

Real People. Real Lives. Women Immigrants of New York: Fatoumata, 29, from Guinea

Fatoumata’s photograph and story were curated as part of the photo and storytelling exhibit, “Real People. Real Lives. Women Immigrants of New York.” “It’s been sixteen months since I first arrived in New York. I never imagined I would stay here for so long.  I decided to come to the US because my son was sick, and no doctor in Guinea was able to establish a diagnostic. So I came because I wanted to get the best care for him....

Real People. Real Lives.

Real People. Real Lives. Women Immigrants of New York: Netsanet, 27, from Ethiopia

  Netsanet’s photograph and story were curated as part of the photo and storytelling exhibit, “Real People. Real Lives. Women Immigrants of New York.” “In 2012, I left my college shy of a credit from graduating, and owing it $15,000. I was frustrated and embarrassed. I had no idea how I was going to finish my credit and get my hard-earned degree, or how I was going to pay the school. Due to my visa status, I couldn’t legally work...

Culture & events / Features & analyses

Help Us Celebrate International Migrants Day

Written by Arielle Kandel   Today, December 18, is International Migrants Day — and there’s no better time to extend a welcoming hand to newcomers from all around the world. As a nation of immigrants, most of us have ancestors who came from distant lands and struggled to rebuild their lives here. It’s important to remember that, and to honor our immigrant heritage by helping those who are struggling today, those coming to the United States to seek new opportunities...