Journey to New York City
Fewer than half of New York City residents were born in New York State. Check out some interviews with New Yorkers who started life outside New York.
Fewer than half of New York City residents were born in New York State. Check out some interviews with New Yorkers who started life outside New York.
Ugandans, in New York and in Africa, are trying to bring attention to the murder of gay activist David Kato.
The Chinese immigrant stronghold has seen declines in population and the local economy in the decade since 9/11.
For the last 20 years, Sofika Zielyk has been making Ukrainian Easter eggs, known as “pysanky,” in her East Village studio, a craft she learned from her mother.
Revelers celebrated Holi, India’s festival of colors, by smearing each other with colored powder. The rite is a sign of spring – and of New York’s growing Indian community.
A coalition is pushing for passage of the New York Dream Act, which would help undocumented immigrants to get in-state tuition at New York colleges and health care, among other services.
Kalunga, an Afro-Dominican/Haitian music group, draws upon once-forbidden rhythms to bring some New Yorkers closer to their roots.
The city is required to identify immigrants in foster care eligible to become legal permanent residents. But it can be a race against the clock.
The fastest growing student population, English language learners, is falling behind – and funding reductions may derail progress.
With the final numbers in, census workers have stories to tell.