Green Wave: Summer Brings Thousands of Irish Students to NY
As summer arrives in New York City, so will thousands of Irish students on J-1 visas. The Irish Voice spoke to Irish students about to arrive in New York and the local organizations that help the Irish visitors settle for the summer -- and even play some sports that remind them of home.
Voices in Focus: After Payout in NYPD Brutality Case, Couple Remains Defiant
The Brooklyn couple who just received a $360,000 settlement in their police brutality lawsuit against the NYPD speak out; Colorlines connects new Census numbers showing that white babies are now the minority with Alabama's harsh immigration law; and previews of this weekend's Malcolm X day celebration and a dance festival in Inwood.
Dominicans in NYC Gear Up For Sunday’s Presidential Elections
The Dominican Republic will hold its presidential and congressional elections this Sunday, and with 1.4 million Dominicans living in the United States -- and nearly 600,000 in New York City alone -- the election in this country of just under 10 million could end up being decided by those in the diaspora.
Update: Sidewalk Cafe Planned For Controversial Jackson Heights Plaza
Business owners have complained that a pedestrian plaza in the heart of Jackson Heights' bustling South Asian shopping district has hurt business, caused traffic jams, attracted homeless people, and generated trash. But one restaurant has decided to turn the problem into an asset and open a sidewalk cafe.
Celebrating Irish Builders, From the Empire State to the W.T.C.
In an editorial for Irish Central, the reporter Kerry O'Shea lauds the work of Irish and Irish Americans in rebuilding at the World Trade Center site -- including her 22-year-old brother and her father.
Korean Parents Protest Funding Cuts to After-School Programs
Proposed city cuts that would eliminate nearly 200 after-school programs have angered parents citywide, as we have noted. In the Korean community, several programs for low-income children are on the chopping block, News Kann and the Korea Times reported.
With 7-Eleven Set to Expand, Bodega Owners Prepare for Slurpee Invasion
In New York City, the colorful array of Latino bodegas, Korean groceries and corner stores of every culture display goods that defy corporate standardization. But with 7-Eleven planning to nearly double its stores in the city over the next decade, these small businesses are at risk, along with their owners, El Diario reports.
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