Could Voters in a Heavily Hispanic District Elect the First Arab-American to the New York City Council?
Zead Ramadan could make history, but is considered an underdog in the race in upper Manhattan.
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Who is Working on Labor Day? ‘I Am’ say Immigrant Workers in NYC
For many food and restaurant workers, Labor Day means more work.
Chinatown – A Last Holdout for NYC Smokers
In parks, subway stations, even restaurants, cigarette smoking is still common among Chinese-speaking residents.
Commentary: A Filipino Immigrant’s Experience With Stop-and-Frisk
A Filipino performance artist became a victim of stop-and-frisk because he wore braids and the gang colors of black and orange.
Photo Project Helps Latino Immigrants Bridge Generation Gap
A new exhibit features photos by Latino parents and their children.
Audio postcard: An Irish Pub in the Heart of Brooklyn’s 8th Avenue Chinatown
Listen to the sounds of Brooklyn’s Soccer Tavern, an 84-year-old bar with deep immigrant roots.
New Filipina Talk Show Airs in October
After years of planning, The FilAm founder Cristina DC Pastor is launching a Filipina version of “The View.”
Podcast: Mexican Youth in New York Drop Out in Record Numbers
High poverty rates, language barriers, immigration status, and trouble accessing financial aid for college are among the contributing factors.
The Picasso of Mauritania Takes a Turn in New York
Artist Djibril Ngawa Ba makes abstract paintings inspired by dreams of rural Mauritania.
Guide Offers Summer Tour of New York Ethnic Foods, All on a Budget
A new Real Cheap Eats guide recommends the best international food in New York for $10 or less.