How Hurricane Sandy Impacted New York City’s Immigrants
One year later the effects are still being felt.
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Fi2W Piece on Sikh Charity Work After Sandy Gets Ippies Honorable Mention
Fi2W gets honorable mention at awards honoring reporting by the ethnic and community press.
Indian Sikh Community Provides Hot Vegetarian Food for Victims of Hurricane Sandy
Since Hurricane Sandy, the group United Sikhs has brought hot food to areas like Hoboken, Newark, Manhattan and Queens.
Michaelle Solages, First Haitian Elected to NY State Assembly, Now Focused on Long Island Sandy Relief
Michaelle Solages, from Nassau County’s 22nd district, has become the first person of Haitian descent elected to the New York State Assembly. Her first order of business is to get the power back on.
Hurricane Sandy: The Storm’s Impact on Immigrant Workers and Organizations
“Yes, yes, of course we’re busy! We’re too busy to talk to you!”
Commentary: Response to Sandy Shows Vital Role of Immigrants During Calamities
Immigrant workers stayed on the job during Hurricane Sandy. Many because they wanted to, some because they had to.
Despite Their Parents’ Fears, Young People Embrace a Public Role in the Struggle for Immigrant Rights
Young immigrants take up the public fight for their families and communities
The Power of Young People is the Power of Voting: A Conversation with NY City Council Member Ritchie Torres
Richie Torres tells us what motivated him to get involved in politics, and how he encourages others to do the same.
King of Coxinha: The Underbelly of an Artisanal Brazilian Snack
A documentary film explores the hard work of making a hand-crafted specialty food.
Timeless Stories About Immigrant Life In America
A look at hard news coverage and in-depth features.