What undocumented tenants and apartment hunters should know about their rights in NYC

… for a New York City landlord to discriminate against a renter or tenant based on their immigration status But given … youre looking for an apartment or already living in a NYC rental It is a scary time said Allison Yurcik senior … has punished landlords for these threats in the past In 2017 an NYC judge ordered a Queens landlord to pay $17000 in …

By Celia Young |January 31, 2025 - 1:00PM
Jackson Heights is home to a growing Nepali community

… prohibited nonwhites from living in them Fast forward to 2017 and Jackson Heights is now one of the most diverse … is home to immigrants from 51 countries who speak 21 different languages the Daily News reported And in  Jackson … unfamiliar culture and beginning to join community boards parentteacher associations and advocacy groups   Although the …

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

… This makes Queens the second largest Bukharian Jewish community in the world Israel is the first  It is thought … pilaf called Baksh oshisabo rice meat carrots and tomatoes cooked overnight and popular for the sabbath and sirkoniz … cuisines of both India and Korea are reflected in Bukharian cooking since the Bukharian territories were along the Silk …

By Marjorie Cohen |August 31, 2017 - 3:00PM
Woodside's Little Manila offers a piece of the Philippines in Queens

… fried riceseriously delicious at Krystals Cafe at number 6902 The vibe is quiet and cozy   Walk just a few blocks to … ago there hadnt been enough funding to operate and pay the rent Immigration worries brought about by the the new US … and karaoke starting at 5 pm every day except Sunday    … Renting and buying in Little Manila … A bulletin board …

By Marjorie Cohen |April 13, 2017 - 8:59AM
Little Senegal on Harlem's 116th Street shrinks as gentrification takes hold

… located on West 116th Street is no surprise The increase in rents are changing the demographics of the neighborhood  … Board to help address the reality that higher and higher rents are driving Senegalese from their homes and businesses … a colorful parade that stretches from West 110th to West 125th Street and ends in a grand ceremony in front of the …

By Marjorie Cohen |March 22, 2017 - 8:59AM