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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...

Culture & events

Sunday afternoon in New York City: from the Puerto Rican parade to the Egg Creams and Egg Rolls Jewish-Chinese festival

Written by Rachel and Arielle Kandel   Earlier this month, on June 8, New York City witnessed two joyful cultural celebrations: the National Puerto Rican Day Parade, an annual celebration of Puerto Rican identity; and the Egg Rolls and Egg Creams Festival, honoring the shared histories of Chinatown and the Lower East Side, and of the long-time Chinese and Jewish residents of the two neighborhoods. Both festivities reflect fascinating immigration flows and community settlement patterns that have taken place in...

Portraits & interviews

May 2014 Immigration News At a Glance

Written by Arielle Kandel   This month we’ll focus on two topics, immigration reform and undocumented immigrants, which have remained in the headlines of several leading national and other newspapers. The last section of our May Immigration News At a Glance will be, like every month, dedicated to providing a brief review of NY immigration news.   Immigration Reform The topic of immigration reform continues to make the headlines, as several newspapers report that we may be approaching the “last...

Culture & events

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...