The site of a former century-old synagogue for Ukrainian immigrants in the East Village is set to be torn down to make room ...

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Discover 10 ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in NYC this year, from eye-opening tours to Irish treats!

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American, but they honor an adopted country that took these immigrants in and helped them succeed as well as memorialize a ...

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Judge Xifaras was born in a 3-story tenement home on Washburn Street in New Bedford on April 14,1936, to Michael and Zoe (Jenny) Xifaras, Greek immigrants whose work ethic and pride in their ...

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White supremacy remains a very potent weapon for the powerful in this country and I don't think that the far left should ...

Some residents are trying to fend off New York City’s plans for another homeless shelter and a massive jail tower, saying ...