Jackson Heights is home to a growing Nepali community

… When the Queensboro Corporation laid out garden apartments in Jackson Heights almost 100 years ago its owners strictly prohibited … while a young Nepali woman taught them the names of the body parts in English Two years ago this same temple was the …

By Marjorie Cohen |October 19, 2017 - 9:00AM
In Queens, Bukharian Jews keep their tradition and their community strong

… to a war between Uzbeks and TurksWe had a military curfew soldiers every 10 meters It was too dangerous to stay we were running for our lives We were only … celebrations are held in restaurants or catering halls Elite Palace  and Damikelle Palace are two of the most …

By Marjorie Cohen |August 31, 2017 - 3:00PM