As close as I could get before security made me go away.
Trick or treating on Halloween, I came across this scene. A group of kids and a few adults got into a fight in Staten Island’s South Shore. Speaking to someone there, someone began throwing candy or eggs and a racial epithet was shouted, resulting in the fight.
Philadelphia, “The City of Brotherly Love”, is one of the most historic cities in America. It was the prime location of early American history and the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence. Although times have changed since then, the all American image can still be found anywhere you go to within Philadelphia. With it’s attractions, landmarks, and the famous Philly cheese steaks, one can find a lot to do when they visit. Symbols of freedom and American traditions are still found on every corner within this diverse community.
Central Park is a community within a community. In my opinion it draws people from all over NYC because it is a safe haven from all the noise and chaos around it. A step into the park is like night and day when compared to 5th avenue and Central park West, the avenues enclosing it.
It draws a variety of people for many different reasons but for the most part people contribute to a relaxed and happy atmosphere, which is why it is a park like no other. Not to say this is a community without a workplace; horse carriage rides to a world famous restaurant Central park is a world in and of itself. Row boat rentals create a community with a slightly different workplace and hot dog/ice cream stands still make sure a hint of stereotypical Manhattan remains.
Central Park is much more than just a landmark in NYC . In a city full of skyscrapers that are giving tree lined streets a hard time, it is easy to forget that Manhattan was once an island with uneven landscape filled with green scape. A walk through central park is like a journey through the past with people of the present. It is a oasis for city kids looking for a place to play sports and a community that makes up New York.
Bensonhurst is located in South Brooklyn, along the west end line. Traditionally known for its Italian community, the face of Bensonhurst has changed over the years. Today, there is a vibrant community of Italians, Chinese, and Pakistanis mixed throughout the neighborhood. These new cultures can be seen in the life along 86th street, one of the most well known shopping streets in Brooklyn. So too can the cultural comparisons been seen in places like parks or at the churches in the neighborhood.
The Oyster Fest of Oyster Bay takes place once a a year on Long Island. Its a festival where families go to spend a day. Kids can have fun on the rides, while parents can enjoy the art stands and food and beer. I went to the festival in late afternoon, so it was packed. I tried to get photos of everything that makes up a neighborhood and the festival from kids to families to students.
Places such as food stands are what make up a community, some have been there for years and its something that someone can go to for years. Things like fun rides and pony rides are what make up a childhood. Also a community is about safety, a police officer and a bus are ideal in a community with kids and families. The event attracted people from all ages and thats how the community came together.
The Tag Sale is a biannual event that takes place in the Berkeley Towers’ Co-op recreation room located in Woodside, Queens. The co-op’s Board of Directors and Social Committee wprk in unison to secure the two sale dates of every year: one in May and another in November.
Twice a year participating Berkeley shareholders rent tables for $15 to sell new and used nic nacs, furniture, rugs, paintings and handmade goods. This is also a day where the Berkeley Tower community socialize with one another as well as open their doors to the public.
The biannual Tag Sale is also advertised in the Woodside neighborhood’s local newspapers like the Woodside Herald and the Queen’s Gazette.
Essay:
For this project I attempted to depict the community of Inwood as largely Dominican. The Dominican immigrants have brought with them their culture and integrated it into American culture. There is thus a cultural overlap. There is something very brightly colored and optimistic in tone about the Dominican Republic as is with many Caribbean countries, a kind of joyful friendliness that is evident in the murals and the colors of the storefronts. There is a strong patriotic sentiment towards both the Dominican Republic and the United States but the language and customs of the Dominican Republic always come first. The signs are almost always in Spanish first, many stores are named after the country or bear the Dominican flag, and yet many times the American flag is still present. Sadly I was unable to follow a specific family but I attempted to present a variety of persons and scenarios in order to depict the Dominican community.
