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Clinging to hope and memories, relatives of September 11th victims face uncertain future

The last steel column from Ground Zero was removed May 30, but many immigrants may not even get to see the remains of their loved ones as they are pressured to pack up and leave the land that gave them so much happiness, and finally, death. more>

Mural project traces Filipino history, identity

The search for an interweaving link between cultural heritage and identity led Filipino-American youth to create a massive mural project, now on display at the Jersey City Museum. more>

Mexican adolescents forced into sexual slavery

Daniel Pérez appeared in Brooklyn Criminal Court, accused of bringing two young Mexican women on false pretexts to California and then to Brooklyn, where he forced them to become sexual slaves. more>

The last Korean-American grocery store on Flushing’s Main Street sold to Chinese-American merchants

Green Farm, the last remaining grocery store owned by Korean-Americans on Main Street in Flushing, was recently sold to Chinese-American merchants who have gained commercial control over the area. A local Chinese-American paper has proudly headlined the deal, leaving many Korean-Americans feeling bitter. more>

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Where’s the mayor?

In the 82 days we tracked his appearances, the mayor scheduled events outside of Manhattan on only 31 days--and he's come to the Bronx only seven times. It’s like the mayor is afraid to leave Manhattan! more>

Traced through the 'Net

An evening with a minister

Not one woman had been invited to hear Roohullah Madni, the NWFP minister of women’s welfare address women’s rights in Islam in New York recently. more>

Briefs

Protesters call for minimum wage hike