In the summer of 2026, immigrant New Yorkers face the risks of detention and deportation, a tough job market, a high cost of living, and increasingly severe climate threats. Yet perhaps more than ever, immigrant communities in New York continue to demonstrate mettle, innovation, and resilience.
In a new multimedia series, City of Possibility, Feet in 2 Worlds will return to our roots in New York: the city where our publication was born more than 20 years ago. We’ll highlight stories of economic opportunity, joy and celebration, growth and change, and cultural preservation — all from an immigrant lens. We’ll ask: what do immigrants imagine is possible for themselves and their city’s future?
NYC’s Argentine Diaspora Finds Joy and Refuge in the World Cup
The 2026 World Cup is unfolding during a moment of compounding pressures for Argentine immigrants in New York City: economic crisis under a far-right government at home, fears of a looming recession in the U.S., and an immigration crackdown that has made even watch parties feel risky.
But to the Argentine fandom, a World Cup win represents the possibility of collective hope and joy during a difficult time.
Heat in the Street: Worsening Climate Change Threatens Bronx Street Vendors
As New York City’s temperatures rise in the summer, so do the risks for outdoor workers who stay outside for dangerously long periods of time in the punishing heat. In the Bronx, immigrant street vendors on Fordham Road can’t afford to take a break — and are finding ways to withstand the unrelenting weather.
A Maya Bonesetter in Brooklyn
The U.S. healthcare system can be daunting to navigate — especially for newcomers. But immigrants who practice traditional forms of healing can be crucial lifelines in their diasporas.
Producer Danny Bloch has the story of one man doing just that — drawing on knowledge from his hometown in Guatemala and adapting it to meet the needs of his community in New York City.
Returning to our Roots with City of Possibility
In 2026, as xenophobic attitudes, policies, and attacks continue to bear down upon immigrant communities, New York City is choosing a different path. Feet in 2 Worlds’ newest series, City of Possibility, aims to document this moment.
Nepalis Across Jackson Heights Rally to Raise Funds for Flood-Stricken Nepal
In August 2026, flash floods and landslides along the Nepal-Tibet border left widespread destruction across mountain communities — damaging homes, roads, bridges, and critical infrastructure. In response, Nepalis in New York City rallied to collect donations and send aid to Nepal’s disaster relief fund.
Feet in 2 Worlds reached out to our friends at Khasokhas and NepYork — two journalism outlets serving the Nepali diaspora in the U.S. — to ask for a photo essay documenting these community efforts.
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