New Women New Yorkers

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NYC neighborhoods

Discover Brighton Beach, a “Little Odessa by the sea” in Brooklyn

Written by Mariya Tsalkovich   Stepping off the B/Q train platform onto the sidewalk of Brighton Beach Avenue, one is transplanted into a myriad of history. The rich smell of salty ocean water mingling with the scent of freshly baked pirozhki permeates the air and speaks to the Eastern European immigrant influence of this small seaside town, Brighton Beach. Until the latter half of the 19th century, the Brighton Beach area consisted of little more than farms on sandy hills....

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...

Portraits & interviews

September 2014 Immigration News At a Glance

Written by Kara DeDonato   The delay in President Obama’s executive action on immigration is the primary focus of this month’s News Digest. The September Digest also takes a look at some policy changes applicable to select migrant groups that were enacted in the absence of comprehensive immigration reform. Also included are a report on the financial upside to immigrant naturalization, a note on National Hispanic Heritage Month, and as always, an update on New York City’s immigration news.  ...

Culture & events

Panel discussions, films, art exhibits, and more: October 2014 Calendar of Events

Written by Mia Olesen   This month delight your senses at colorful festivals, parades, and tours organized by several of NYC’s immigrant communities! And during rainy or chilly fall days, we recommend you visit the large number of exhibitions, lectures, and interesting films shown around the city with a special focus on immigrants or women. We hope to see you around!   October 5, 12-8pm: Diwali Festival, South Street Seaport (Financial District, Manhattan), free – Join in on the celebrations...