New York City has long been one of the most diverse places in the United States and a magnet for immigration. Various neighborhoods in the city reflect this multicultural aspect. For example, Jackson Heights has large populations of Asian and Latino immigrants. Canal Street is home to many Chinese newcomers, and Essex and Delancey was once the city’s best known Jewish neighborhood.

THEN: Essex Street- Delancey Street

http://eportfolios.macaulay.cuny.edu/brooks12/then-essex-street-delancey-street/

THEN: Canal Street

http://eportfolios.macaulay.cuny.edu/brooks12/then-canal-street/

NOW: Jackson Heights

http://eportfolios.macaulay.cuny.edu/brooks12/jackson-heights-immigration-now/

NOW: FLATBUSH

http://eportfolios.macaulay.cuny.edu/brooks12/then-pacific-statlantic-ave-flatbush/