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Real People. Real Lives.

Real People. Real Lives. Women Immigrants of New York: Martina, 23, from Mexico

  Martina‘s photograph and story were curated as part of the photo and storytelling exhibit, “Real People. Real Lives. Women Immigrants of New York.” After I immigrated to the United States I struggled a lot with myself. My family and I came when I was only seven years old and settled down in the Bronx, while my grandmother Luisa stayed in Mexico. Luisa had always been like a mother for me, and it was really hard to live so far away...

Features & analyses

How to relieve stress in a new city

Written by Daria Kurdyukova As a New Yorker, you can feel the speed of this never sleeping city — and the stress that comes with it. Being a new resident — not only to New York, but to the United States — can add a whole new level of stress to your life, especially if you do not have the proper work permit or are in the process of looking for a job. It’s easy to get discouraged, but creating...

Culture & events

NWNY visits Chinatown for the Asian American festival

Written by Daria Kurdyukova On May 15, New Women New Yorkers participated in the 36th Annual Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Festival in Chinatown for the second year in a row. Organized by the Coalition of Asian Pacific Americans, the theme of the festival was to promote voter registration and to encourage all attendees to vote in the upcoming local elections. There were six volunteers on hand to help Arielle, founder and director of NWNY, introduce new immigrant women...

Features & analyses

IDNYC: an ID card for all New Yorkers

Written by Henrike Dessaules   Given the volatile nature of the current US presidential elections, there are many reasons for immigrants to feel a bit nervous about the future. If there is one take-away from the current campaign trail’s rhetoric it is that, under a Republican presidency, life would be harder for most people with foreign backgrounds. But even a Democratic presidency does not guarantee improved conditions for the undocumented or other immigrants, and despite President Obama’s efforts comprehensive immigration...