Queens
A Russian writer who wrote about the absurdity of life now has a street in Queens named after him
Last week, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed legislation to rename 63 different thoroughfares and public places throughout the city. Soon, 63rd Drive in Queens will be the first city street named after a Russian writer — Sergei Dovlatov, whose stories appeared in the New Yorker. And his wife still lives there.Last week, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed legislation to rename 63 different thoroughfares and public places throughout the city. Soon, 63rd Drive in Queens will be the first city street named after a Russian writer — Sergei Dovlatov, whose stories appeared in the New Yorker. And his wife still lives there.
Ever heard of Crokinole? The ‘sport’ has a small but passionate following
Crokinole is a Canadian table sport — never call it a board game. While its fans may be dying out, those who still play are passionate.Crokinole is a Canadian table sport — never call it a board game. While its fans may be dying out, those who still play are passionate.
For New York City’s aging immigrants, it can be hard to create a community
We hear a lot about the greying of America, but much less about the rising number of aging immigrants in the US. That is a major demographic trend, particularly in places like New York City. For many elderly immigrants, especially Koreans, it can be a challenge to find — and maintain — a community.