Voices of New York amplifies the city’s ethnic and community press. Launched shortly after 9/11, it aims to break down the barriers of language and geography that separate New York’s communities, celebrate quality journalism in every neighborhood, and harness the combined power of grassroots journalists across the city. This service was operated from 2011 to 2019 by the Center for Community and Ethnic Media at CUNY’s Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism. (Archived site.)
“There isn’t a shortage of stories in the Haitian community,” says publisher Vania Andre, who spoke with City Limits about her plans for the future of the longtime news outlet, which covers the Haitian diaspora.
Nepal’s government is launching a “Visit Nepal 2020” publicity campaign that aims to draw at least 2 million tourists to the country next year, Everest Times reports.
Tea Master Yoshitsugu Nagano teaches the Samurai Tea Ceremony Class each week and hosts tea ceremonies once a month in Manhattan, covering the tradition, history, and formalities of the longtime Japanese ritual.
Dr. Henry Chen, president of SOMOS, said the health status of Chinese New Yorkers is frequently misperceived, neglected and oversimplified. He said Asian-Americans are often believed to be “model minorities,” but most are average New Yorkers who face challenges when it comes to their health, Sing Tao Daily reports.
A number of recent studies stating that Mexican migration to the U.S. is showing clear signs of deceleration, a trend that’s being detected in immigrant-rich New York neighborhoods like Sunset Park, El Diario reports.
After many years of concerted efforts, including letters to members of congress, bilateral talks and rallies, Poland has joined the Visa Waiver Program, meaning Polish citizens are not required to obtain a visa before traveling to the United States.
Koichi Sunada’s son, Kei Sunada, was shot and killed in Queens in 1994, spurring his father to advocate for gun control laws in his native Japan.
The Asian American Police Executives Council was formed this month to mentor and encourage Asian-American police officers to take on more leadership positions within the NYPD, according to a report translated from World Journal.
The only bilingual theatre in Queens celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of Spanish and Latin American culture with unique productions of plays, musicals and dance.
Every year at the end of October, the Cambodian community of New York city gathers in their Bronx temple to pay their respects, in keeping with their Buddhist faith.