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Enclaves, Eyesores, and the Willets Point Repair Shop
Because I live in Flushing, I have passed by Willets Point on the 7 train for 14 years. In the beginning, I remember being awed by the change of scenery from the heart of Flushing to Willets Point, and from … Continue reading
Zooming Out, Zooming In: Bayside
Pesso’s Italian Ices serves everyone of all ages and backgrounds in the community of Bayside, Queens. Bayside is known to be a diverse, upper-middle-class neighborhood having an immense number of parks and schools; in other words, it is a typical … Continue reading
Zooming Out, Zooming In
I chose to concentrate on the area that Parsons Flowers was located in, since I also lived fairly close to it and was curious about who lived in my neighborhood. Although I realized that I already knew what the majority race … Continue reading
Your Story, Our Story: Schmaltz Herring
http://yourstory.tenement.org/artifacts/schmaltz-herring
Zooming Out, Zooming In
Neir’s Tavern (located in Woodhaven, Queens 11421) is within Census Tract 4 of Queens County, which covers Jamaica Ave down to 90th Ave, and Elderts Lane to 80th St. I have checked the follow data within the tract: Population, Age, … Continue reading
Government and Responsibility
I think the government should be held responsible to protect hazardous and dirty occupations. Reading about Mayor Bloomberg’s plan to create a new urban space for Willets Point sounds great at first glance, but it heavily impacts the people there … Continue reading
Week 10: Ethnic Enclaves and Willets Point
For a long time, many immigrants – both new and old – have resided in New York City. But as years have gone by, the gap between the descendants of old immigrants and new immigrants has increased tremendously. Some of … Continue reading
Ethic Enclaves and Willets Point
Ethic enclaves are known as places where immigrants of the same ethnic background can settle down in without having to assimilate and acquire American skills. These places allow immigrants to thrive in an area of a culture they are familiar … Continue reading
Week 10 Reading: Ethnic Enclaves and their Safety
A common concern of urban residents is just how involved the government should be in small, established communities. Ethnic enclaves are examples of one such community. In Willet’s Point, the government will likely improve infrastructure, but the small business owners … Continue reading
Week 10 reading response
Ethnic enclaves are a double-edged sword, as they are essential in providing means of community and opportunities for immigrants, yet are also beds of exploitation and erasure from mainstream society. It simultaneously provides freedom and bondage for those who live … Continue reading
