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The Top 5 Mexican Things New Yorkers Love — And Why That’s Not the Whole Story

Written by Edil Cuepo Did you take part in one of Cinco de Mayo’s festivities last week? If you aren’t Mexican, you probably think Cinco de Mayo is Mexico’s independence day. (I totally had it wrong all this time.) According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, Cinco de Mayo is actually in remembrance of the surprising victory of the 4,000 outnumbered Mexicans over the undefeated French troops at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862 — it was like David against Goliath....

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From Cinco de Mayo to Yom HaAtzmaut

Written by Arielle Kandel    Religious and ethnic parades, festivals, street fairs, and other events happen all year round across the five boroughs of New York City, and present joyous opportunities for residents to celebrate their identity and heritage, strengthen community bonds, and share their culture with others. Earlier this month, two of NYC’s communities celebrated an important holiday at the very same time. One of these holidays, you may have guessed, was the Cinco de Mayo, celebrated every year...