Category Archives: NYC

Immigrant Number One

Posted on May 14, 2010

The New York Magazine writes about the first immigrant to pass through Ellis Island. In 1892, she was the first foreigner to arrive at Ellis Island. By 1893, she was an American mystery. Read the full article by the New … Continue reading →

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Immigrant Heritage Week 2010

Posted on April 15, 2010

New York City Celebrates the Seventh Annual Immigrant Heritage Week April 15 – 21, 2010 Declared an official, annual celebration by Mayor Bloomberg in 2004, Immigrant Heritage Week honors the vibrant immigrant cultures, heritages and communities found in every corner … Continue reading →

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Storytelling is the New English Teacher

Posted on March 2, 2010

We Are New York is an Emmy-nominated half-hour TV show. You can watch the show on Saturdays at 4:00 pm and Sundays at 7:20 am on Channel 25 (or Channel 22 on Cablevision). You can also watch it on Tuesdays … Continue reading →

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What is Lunar New Year?

Posted on February 2, 2010

Lunar New Year, or Chinese New Year, is the most important festival in Chinese culture. It is celebrated on the new moon of the first month according to the lunar calendar, and is a time for family reunions and scrumptious … Continue reading →

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Borscht & Boardwalks at Brighton Beach

Posted on October 29, 2009

One of my classmates kindly shared a link to a project called City of Memory, a web-based memory project covering New York City areas. Here, you can find stories that relate to the history and personality of NYC’s overall history; … Continue reading →

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