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LI Culture invites you to sample to the tastes, sounds, and sights of Long Island’s immigrant communities.
Meet Your Neighbor
Kate Browning: Long Island Legislator Discusses Immigration- From war-torn Belfast to Suffolk County Legislator.
Yanira Chacon: Long Island Religious Leader Heads Faith-Based Efforts- From fighting for her own survival to ensuring the prosperity of others.
After Hurricane David changed her life forever, Marianela Jordan found success in America- Today, Marianela Jordan is the highest ranking Latino in County Executive Thomas Suozzi's administration. In 1979, she started her life in the United States as an undocumented immigrant. Here is her story...
Nelson came to America in 1985 after fleeing a violent civil war in El Salvador- Nelson fled El Salvador during a violent civil war in 1985. Searching for a better life he flew to Mexico and then crossed the US-Mexican border. Nelson made his way to Long Island to re-unite with his father who had come earlier to provide for his family.
From El Salvador to Hempstead: Morena Morales and Legacy Homes Realty- What makes the United States different from her home in El Salvador, she says, "is the freedom to go after what one wants, to succeed, and to feel safe. And long as one has education, drive, and a little elbow grease there is no reason not to thrive."
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- Salsa Event in Saint James Offers a Taste of Latin Culture
- The dance session was part of a second-year Latino arts initiative.
- September 13, 2010
- Photos: Grande Festa Italiana in Port Washington
- The feast continues until Sunday, Sept. 12.
- September 9, 2010
- Oliver Stone Chats With Seven Latin American Leaders in ‘South of the Border’
- Catch the film on September 2 at the Huntington Cinema Arts Centre.
- September 1, 2010
- Your Weekend: The First of Three Italian Festivals on Long Island
- Visit a string of festivals that feature Italians wines, bands, and crafts.
- August 27, 2010
- Family Time: Chinese Theatre Works
- Find traditional Chinese puppetry close to home.
- August 26, 2010
- In Latino Art Exhibition, Artists Tap Into Themes of Immigration and Identity
- Head out to the Mills Pond House Gallery in St. James.
- August 23, 2010
- Immigration’s Secret Benefit: Zeppoles
- LIW Director Maryann Sinclair Slutsky's monthly column for the Anton newspapers.
- August 23, 2010
- Your Weekend: Greek Festival in Port Jefferson
- Free and open to the public.
- August 18, 2010
- Immigration Vacation: Ellis Island
- The best immigration museum in the United States.
- August 18, 2010
- Local Music: Corrientes
- The bilingual band is based in East Rockaway.
- August 12, 2010
- Immigration Vacation: Battery Park and Castle Clinton
- Immigrants arrived here during the half-century before Ellis Island opened.
- July 20, 2010
- Immigration Vacation: The New York State Museum in Albany
- Most Long Islanders don't even know this great museum exists.
- July 13, 2010
- Immigration Vacation: Lowell National Historical Park
- Where immigrants came to work.
- July 6, 2010
- Immigration Vacation: Lackawanna Coal Mine and Steamtown
- See the dangers of coal mining up close.
- July 6, 2010
- Immigration Vacation: Old Croton Aqueduct
- When hard work was needed, Irish and Italian immigrants supplied the labor.
- July 5, 2010
Upcoming Events:
- June 3, 2012
- Celebrate Israel Parade
- 5th Avenue & 57th Street
- June 3, 2012
- RASANBLE: COME TOGETHER! A Haitian Singers’ Showcase
- South Oxford Space, Brooklyn
- June 6, 2012
- New York premiere screening of The Littlest Nomads
- Touro Law Center, Central Islip
- June 10, 2012
- Israeli - American Night Concert
- Eisenhower Park
- June 12, 2012
- ERASE Racism Annual Benefit Reception
- Garden City Hotel, Garden City
- June 24, 2012
- Save the Date: March with Immigration Equality in NYC Pride
- Fifth Avenue, Manhattan
LI Culture Tips
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