One
Man's Table, Another's Garbage
From World Journal
The Fifth Police Precinct in
Chinatown warned Columbus Park visitors, mostly Chinese senior
citizens, that they will confiscate the foldable chairs and
make-shift tables, which, they say, made the park overly crowded
and dirty.
Drowned
In Trash
From Russian Bazaar
An editorial piece warns of
the forthcoming garbage disaster because of the new rules
of recycling.
Expressing
Herself
From Ydiot America
An interview with Israeli immigrant
Lika Ramati, owner of Yaffa Café, which she would never
open in Israel "because of the situation... [but] this
is New York and people do not eat at home."
The
Way She Was
From Ecuador News
A package from Ecuador brings
back so many memories of the people Maria had left behind.
How
Does One Succeed in America?
From The Russian Community and Business
Russian artist Samuel Kaplan's life story from Kiev to New
York City and his famous landscape paintings.
Good
Will Hunting
From JoongAng
After decreased funding from
the New York City government, Korean non-profit organizations
hope to rely more on donations to continue their services.
Two
More Filipinos Ordered Deported
From Filipino Reporter
Days after 62 Filipino nationals were deported, two more
with outstanding deportation orders have been arrested and
jailed by U.S. immigration agents.
When You Spy Upon A Star
From Indian Times
India's superstar Samyuktha Varma and
her family were stopped and questioned by the police at La
Guardia Airport after a passenger informed the flight crew
that the family was conversing excitedly in an alien language
and engaged in "suspicious actions."
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Regents
Exams Rule, Immigrant Students Drop Out
From Gotham Gazette
More immigrants are dropping
out of high school because of the "one-size-fits-all policy"
from the New York State Board of Regents.
A
Piece Of Ireland In Manhattan
From Irish Echo
At its opening, the Irish Hunger
Memorial stunned onlookers with the unconventional way it
commemorates the Irish Famine.
Where
Have The Lovers Gone?
From Sing Tao Daily
Chinatown jewelers have experienced
a rapid decline in business, especially a lowered demand for
engagement rings.
Back
To Korea
From JoongAng
As the unemployment rate continues to rise in the United
States, more and more Korean international students in New
York are returning to Korea.
Polish
Dream, American Reality
From Nowy Dziennik
Polish students cannot find the jobs of their dreams. A tight
market leaves them with only menial jobs.
Excusez
Moi!
From France-Amerique
In a letter responding to last
months article,
Arnaud Thieffry argues that there are plenty of Francophone
associations in New York City, One just has to look.
In-laws
In India
From Indian Tribune
A woman asks for advice on how
to deal with her in-laws from "Dear Uncle," an advice column
by Dr. Bharat Thakkar.
The
Heat Is On
From El Diario
Despite the fact that the season for heating ended May 31st,
many apartments in the public housing complex Sack Wern
Houses of Clason Point Gardens, in the Bronx, are still
getting heat.
Two
Million Per Year
From El Diario
Convicted of a crime he did
not commit, Angelo Martínez is suing the State of
New York for $50 million for unjustly sentencing him to
25 years in prison.
Chinese-American
Appointed to City Charter Commission
From Sing Tao Daily
Mayor Bloomberg appointed
Wellington Chen, an active member of the Flushing community,
to the New York City Charter Revision Commission.
Beyond
Territory
From Hoy
As their constitution turns
50, Puerto Ricans continue to be divided about the future
of the island's status.
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