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New Neighbors

New Neighbors

By: Jose Reyes
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 We're a podcast that's all about sharing the stories of immigrants living in New York City. Our aim is to explore ideas around identity, inclusion, and our relationship with the city, through the lens of these unique perspectives.Jose Reyes Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Bringing a Taste of Heritage: The Story of Layla Chen and Maya Congee Cafe

    Bringing a Taste of Heritage: The Story of Layla Chen and Maya Congee Cafe
    Feb 15 2023

    On today's show, we speak with Layla Chen, a first-generation Chinese-American and owner of Maya Congee Cafe. Layla shares her journey of living in Brooklyn and her passion for bringing a taste of her heritage to New Yorkers.

    From family traditions to cultural identity, Layla's story is a testament to the resilience and determination of immigrants everywhere. So, grab a bowl of congee, settle in, and get ready to be inspired by Layla's story on this episode of New Neighbors.
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    45 mins
  • Positive Affirmations

    Positive Affirmations
    Dec 8 2022

    On this episode, we talk with Cathy Sison: a Filipino Australian graphic designer and calligrapher based in Brooklyn. Cathy is the head of Shillington Education in New York, a graphic design Bootcamp that helps students become professional graphic designers in months. Cathy - or Kyashi, as she is known on social media - also enjoys curating words and positive affirmations through her calligraphy. Cathy and I met in Williamsburg, where I learned more about her life in Melbourne, her travels, what she’s passionate about and what comes next for her.
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    37 mins
  • The Nature of Home

    The Nature of Home
    Dec 1 2022
    Hey Neighbors! In today’s program, we speak with Dina Shirin. Dina’s an incredibly talented photographer originally from Riga, Latvia. Dina now lives in the Bronx, in New York. Dina’s story with New York started at an early age when she was eight. Living in different boroughs of New York gave Dina a deep understanding of the city. The entirety of today’s program takes place in Riverdale, a neighborhood in the Bronx where Dina lives. Stick around for more from Dina, our neighbor from Latvia, currently living in New York City.
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    27 mins
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