Author Archives: Hunter Gross
Topic Areas
In each group, one member researched the following topic within their respective community. The following five topic areas were researched in each community: Schools Community Groups Religious Institutions Hospitals Arts & Culture
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Communities
Our class was divided into groups and researched the following four diverse communities within New York City: Bensonhurst, Brooklyn Flushing, Queens Jackson Heights, Queens Lower Manhattan Chinatown
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Lower Manhattan Schools
Schools of Lower Manhattan by Kevin Ju The schools of the Lower Manhattan community reflect the community as a whole very well. Whereas schools in Flushing and Corona are steadily increasing in enrollment, Chinatown schools have experienced a pervasive decline … Continue reading
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Civility and Cohabitation in Bensonhurst Community Groups
While Bensonhurst’s Italian population used to be the predominant group of the area during the mid- to late 20th century, the neighborhood is now also becoming home to an increasing faction of Chinese and Soviet Jewish immigrants. The community groups … Continue reading
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Bensonhurst Arts & Culture
As I read in several articles in “The Brooklyn Paper,” “The New York Times,” and “The New York Daily News,” there was an evident rise in Asian population in the neighborhood of Bensonhurst. According to the article in “The … Continue reading
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Flushing Medical Institutions
Flushing Hospital Medical Center 4500 Parsons Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11355 Flushing Medical Center is a non-profit teaching hospital. It was founded in 1884 by a group of women, and they started out by setting up a room with one bed … Continue reading
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Religion is Not Washed Away in Flushing
Throughout history, religious conflict has been a source of devastating turmoil, worldwide. Religion is arguably something that has played the largest role in shaping today’s world, defining history and society. Even currently, religious differences shape perspectives, politics, and fuel more … Continue reading
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Flushing Community Organizations
The New York Taiwan Center The New York Taiwan Center is one of the most important community organizations in Flushing for the Chinese community. Founded 26 years ago, the Taiwan Center is now one of the main sources of entertainment … Continue reading
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