Before WTC, There was ‘Little Syria’
A downtown exhibit recalls the culture and history of the "Little Syria" neighborhood that made up a section of lower Manhattan at the turn of the 20th century before the construction of the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel and the WTC, reports Downtown Express.
Opinion: Bracing for Stereotypes of Jewish ‘Princesses’
An opinion column on The Jewish Daily Forward does not take well to what it sees as a parade of stereotypes about Jewish women on the upcoming Bravo reality show, "Princesses Long Island."
Alliance Française Celebrates Tunisia
"World Nomads," a month-long festival by New York's French Institute Alliance Française, fetes the cultural and intellectual renaissance of Tunisia two years after its Arab Spring, reports France-Amerique.
New York Goes Turkish in May
May will usher in a series of Turkish cultural events, reports Turk of America, including the annual Turkish Parade – which will see the world's oldest military band performing – and the first-ever Turkish Restaurant Week.
German Native Brings Outsider Touch to Subway
Lothar Osterburg has lived in New York for 20 years but his immigrant roots have shaped his work, which looks at the city from the perspective of an outsider. Feet in 2 Worlds features an audio podcast on the artist, whose work is currently on display in subway cars.
New Neighbors Hit a Sour Note for East Williamsburg Latinos
Complaints stemming from recently-arrived white residents to Moore Street in East Williamsburg has meant tension in the community and fines for longtime Latino shopkeepers who play salsa and merengue music at their stores, reports El Diario-La Prensa.
Security Looms Over Cinco de Mayo Festivities
In light of the tragedy of the Boston Marathon, big events this weekend like the Cinco de Mayo celebrations and the Long Island Marathon, will see increased security measures, reports El Diario-La Prensa, which provides advice on staying clear of trouble.
Say Hello to Summer With a Post-Sandy Rockaways Photo Shoot
Brooklyn Industries had plans last year to market its 2013 summer collection through a photo shoot in the Rockaways. Then Sandy hit. But the hipster clothing store forged ahead, a move called out for its insensitivity by Gothamist and Sheepshead Bites.
Orthodox Activist Calls for Boycott of Israel Parade Over Gay Marchers
An Orthodox Jewish activist upset over gay and lesbian groups participation in the Celebrate Israel parade has launched a boycott campaign, warning that LGBT's presence compromises the “moral integrity of the parade.”
‘Hidden’ Dance School Gets Kids Moving With Salsa
Future Rockettes? Young dancers learn mambo/salsa steps at a studio in the South Bronx.
