Author Archives: Melissa Lent
Week Three: Describing Diversity in the Gems of Queens
The Calloway Chateau happens to be about seven blocks from where I live, right on the other side of the Long Island Expressway. Having been in that area many times, it’s intriguing that … Continue reading
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“All the Third Places You’ll Go” – Week 2:The Endangered Enclave
The gentrification of neighborhoods strips ethnic communities of identity and culture due to rising rent and corporations taking over the area in response to a new population of people. Small businesses, such as restaurants,delis, or mom-and-pop shops are constantly threatened … Continue reading
Melissa Lent
Hello! My name is Melissa Lent and I live in Rego Park, Queens. Currently, I’m looking to major in Media Studies and English and minor in Theatre. The reason I want to major and minor in all these different fields … Continue reading
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