How a Bengali snack, largely unknown in New York City five years ago, spawned a glut of imitators, all within a one-block radius of one corner on 37th Avenue in Jackson Heights.
Tag: Jackson Heights (Queens, NY)
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The U.S. Open Is King of New York. Could It Do More for Queens?
The U.S. Open is a landmark event generating international attention and huge profits, but some nearby residents and business owners say they don’t reap all the benefits.
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Why Migrant Women Are Turning Toward Construction Jobs
Women who have come to New York City seeking asylum are entering the male-dominated construction industry, despite dangerous conditions, exploitation and sexism on the job.
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South Asian Muslims Herald Eid al-Fitr With a Night of Communal Revelry
The sighting of the new moon marks the end of fasting during Ramadan. South Asian Muslim communities gather all over New York City, including in Jackson Heights, to celebrate Chand Raat, night of the moon.