The impact of immigrants on New York City’s culture is evident throughout the city: from the Lunar New Year festivals to the Haitian churches sprinkled throughout the boroughs, the hip Spanish restaurants serving traditional tapas to the ubiquity of Italian food, immigrants’ footprints are everywhere. This is no surprise when you consider the city’s rich… Continue reading Celebrating the History of New York’s Immigrants
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How to find Employees in NYC
There’s a lot of talk about the number of people looking for jobs in New York City. With the economic slowdown and its recovery far from over, more qualified candidates than ever before are entering the job market. The pressure is on individuals to be the best, present themselves the right way, and find the… Continue reading How to find Employees in NYC
Building a Business in the US, UK, and Canada: A Comparison of Visas for Entrepreneurs
Over the last two decades, foreign nationals have received attention for their entrepreneurial ventures that have contributed to the growth of some of America’s most promising new business sectors. However, despite America’s rich immigrant entrepreneurial history, U.S. immigration laws have rarely kept up with the rate of innovation. Today, U.S. immigration laws are as strict… Continue reading Building a Business in the US, UK, and Canada: A Comparison of Visas for Entrepreneurs
The New York Restoration Project: Citizens Keeping NYC Clean
With a population of over 8 million people and an annual tourist influx of 50 million, New York City has its hands full keeping on top of litter and trash. In the most recent Trip Advisor survey, New York City ranked 28th out of 40 international cities in cleanliness, with Paris, London, Tokyo, Singapore, Dubai,… Continue reading The New York Restoration Project: Citizens Keeping NYC Clean
The World in NYC: India
Like the old saying goes, “You can take an Indian out of India, but never India out of the Indian.” For those new to New York and hankering for a taste of the motherland and all the goodies she offers, the city is a treasure trove of all things Indian or desi. With a large… Continue reading The World in NYC: India
Top Ten Must-See International Events in NYC
Arguably the best part of living in New York is the fact that New Yorkers are constantly exposed to other cultures by simply walking on the streets. There are also plenty of major international events in New York that focus on specific countries; one of the privileges of living in New York is that we can take… Continue reading Top Ten Must-See International Events in NYC
10 Accelerator Programs Every Entrepreneur Should Know About
The New York technology and startup scene has seen huge growth over the past five years, and now finding the initial seed money and – more importantly – a network of entrepreneurs willing to help you get your company get off the ground has become easier than ever. One way to pass beyond the initial… Continue reading 10 Accelerator Programs Every Entrepreneur Should Know About
Global Cities: Dubai – The Race to Stay on Top
Having lived in New York for almost eight years, I sometimes wonder why there seems to be a constant need to reinvent the city and why we need even more high-rises. The planned extension on the West Side of Manhattan, the rise of the new World Trade Center complex and, suggestions to rezone Midtown East… Continue reading Global Cities: Dubai – The Race to Stay on Top
Entrepreneur Portrait: Amar Sawhney, Ocular Therapeutix
Originally from India, entrepreneur and CEO of Ocular Therapeutix, Amar Sawhney has been living and innovating in the United States for more than 25 years. We had the opportunity to discuss Amar’s experience as a foreign national living and innovating in the United States. After completing his graduate degree at the University of Texas, Amar… Continue reading Entrepreneur Portrait: Amar Sawhney, Ocular Therapeutix
The World in NYC: Ireland
New York City has long been home to a large and thriving Irish community. By 1854 somewhere between 1.5 and 2 million Irish had emigrated to NYC largely due to the Irish Potato Famine of the 1840s – an event commemorated to this day by the Irish Hunger Memorial at the corner of Vesey Street and North… Continue reading The World in NYC: Ireland