Geography of New York
How New York City’s Latino politics are shifting
New York City attracts people from more ethnic backgrounds than nearly any other place on the planet. But some groups dominate and, among Latinos, people with roots in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic have long dominated. But an influx of immigrants from Mexico, Central, and South America is changing that.
Checking in After Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Sandy affected millions of people on the East Coast, hitting New York and New Jersey especially hard. Thousands still don’t have power back yet. And now, as the initial shock wears off and debris is cleared, residents can finally assess the damage and beginning planning long-term repairs to their homes and property. Coney Island in Brooklyn was hit […]
Hurricane Sandy Sends Cars Floating Through Brooklyn’s Immigrant Communities
Immigrant communities on the eastern seaboard are among those bearing the brunt of Hurricane Sandy. Konstantin Dubyago tells host Lisa Mullins how his neighborhood’s large Russian community is coping in the storm’s aftermath.