As Athens continues to introduce new austerity measures, New York is seeing an influx of Greek immigrants who come in desperate search of jobs and money.
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Austerity in Greece Boosts Immigration to the U.S.
Posted on 21 November 2012.
Posted in Featured, Greek, Issues, News, Podcasts, Politics, Queens0 Comments
New Yorkers Speak Out Against European Austerity
Posted on 15 November 2012.
Days after Greece approved new austerity measures, New Yorkers took to the streets to protest poverty and racism — in the U.S. and Europe.
Posted in Featured, Greek, Issues, Manhattan, News, Politics, Queens0 Comments
Polish Pols Lament Community’s Lack of Influence
Posted on 14 November 2012.
The Empire State Building’s refusal to light up for Pulaski Day symbolizes what Polish leaders fear is their community’s weak position in the city’s civic life.
Posted in Brooklyn, Featured, Issues, Polish, Politics, Queens0 Comments
Putting Your Two Cents into the Budget
Posted on 13 November 2012.
In the second year of participatory budgeting, New Yorkers in several communities get to vote on spending city money.
Posted in Boroughs, Brooklyn, Featured, Issues, News, Politics0 Comments
Leafleting for Grace Meng, Preparing for 2017
Posted on 08 November 2012.
Hong Kong students observe the U.S. elections for lessons to take back home.
Posted in Chinese, Featured, Issues, Manhattan, News, Politics, Queens0 Comments
Election Language Barrier for Russian Speakers in New York City
Posted on 04 November 2012.
Governor Cuomo’s quiet veto means ballots and instructions in Tuesday’s election won’t be translated into Russian – again.
Posted in Brooklyn, Featured, Issues, News, Politics, Russian0 Comments
The Post-Sandy View From Astoria
Posted on 31 October 2012.
Hurricane Sandy uproots trees, floods a few basements and bashes a Volvo, but overall doesn’t leave much of a mark on Queens neighborhood.
Posted in Boroughs, Business, Featured, Hurricane Sandy, Issues, News, Queens0 Comments
Ferry Point Raid Leaves Hondurans Jittery
Posted on 16 October 2012.
Saturday’s New York Honduras Soccer League playoffs were disrupted when NYPD and Parks Enforcement Patrol arrived and issued more than 9 tickets to vendors providing food for the players and bystanders.
Posted in Bronx, Crime, Featured, Honduran, Issues, News0 Comments
Mother Struggles After Son’s Murder
Posted on 11 October 2012.
Jose Webster was shot seven times from behind while walking on Teller Avenue in the Bronx. The first anniversary of his death fell on September 15, but no arrests were ever made. Jose’s mother, Lesly Arzu, still mourns, but has found ways to keep moving forward in her life.
Posted in Bronx, Crime, Featured, Honduran, Issues, News0 Comments
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