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NYC neighborhoods

A Day in East Harlem, From Historic Murals to Puerto Rican Markets

Written by Marisa Guerrero East Harlem, sitting in the northeastern corner of Manhattan, reflects the deep immigration roots and constant change that characterize New York City. The longtime Italian and Puerto Rican neighborhood has grown increasingly desirable to newcomers and tourists over the past few years. More expensive real estate — including One Museum Mile, which set a neighborhood record when a unit sold for $3.6 million in 2013 — combined with an influx of whites and Asians over the...

Culture & events

What we’re up to this fall, Summer Meetup recap, and other news

Tell Your Friends, Family, and Neighbors About LEAD The fall series of NWNY’s flagship LEAD program are about to begin! LEAD is a free 8-week workforce development program open to young immigrant women combining skills training, teamwork, and leadership development. ?subject=LEAD%20program” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer”>leadprogram@nywomenimmigrants or sign up to attend one of our Info Sessions at the NYPL Chatham Square (Sept 12 & 19) or Mid-Manhattan (Sept 13 & 20) branches. Can’t join us? Don’t let that stop you from telling your friends, family, and neighbors about LEAD! Click...

Features & analyses

Sex ratio of immigrants in New York City

Did you know that New York City is home to more foreign-born females than males? In 2011, there were 89 males for every 100 females among the city’s foreign-born population. Nothing too surprising, you may think. NYC’s native-born population is also characterized by a lesser number of males than females, as a result, primarily, of males having a higher mortality. But there are other, more significant reasons to the foreign-born’s sex ratio that become apparent when looking at differences between...

Culture & events

A glimpse into New York City’s top immigrant group: the 33rd Dominican Day Parade and Festival

Written by Arielle Kandel   This month in New York, there were more festivals, parades, and cultural events showcasing the diversity of the city’s population and immigrant communities than ever: the famous Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in Flushing, the traditional Giglio Feast of San Antonio in East Harlem, the joyful India Day Parade in Murray Hill, and many more. But let’s talk about the annual Dominican Day Parade and Festival, which filled Sixth Avenue with festive colors and sounds...