Tag: Polish

Stories about Polish immigrants in the U.S.
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Maggi: The Local Seasoning from Everywhere

Immigrants from all over the world call Maggi seasoning a “taste of home.” Reporter Aurora Almendral reveals the power of the brown sauce and its surprising history in this radio story for our partner, PRI’s The World.

The Polish museum of America in Chicago
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Plans For New Reality TV Show – Warsaw Chicago – Upset Polish Immigrants

Some Polish Americans are concerned about how they will be portrayed in the upcoming reality TV show. But the show’s producer says he wants to “emphasize the positive.”

Customer service area at 26 Federal Plaza, headquarters for the New York USCIS

Federal Agency In Charge of Citizenship Tries to Ease Fears of Immigrant New Yorkers

New York’s office of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services says it is actively working with immigrant groups to expedite the citizenship process and calm fears about immigration enforcement.

Barbara Felska, an immigration services officer at the Stokes unit

Is Your Marriage Real? For Immigrants USCIS Has Ways to Find Out

“If you’re really married you have nothing to fear” – Barbara Felska, an immigration services officer at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service’s Stokes unit.

Anna Dziubek rings the doorbell while canvassing for State Senator Joseph Addabbo in Masbeth, Queens. (Photo: Ewa Kern-Jedrychowska)
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Immigrants A Key Force Behind Union Electoral Power

In New York, just as certain job sectors are dominated by immigrants, so are the unions representing workers in those fields. Many are new citizens who enthusiastically participate in the electoral process and are an important asset for local candidates.

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AG candidate Dan Donovan (right) with Mayor Michael Bloomberg and candidate for governor Andrew Cuomo at the Pulaski Parade in New York City

Half Polish & Catholic: AG Candidate Wants NY Polish Community to Know His Background

Republican Dan Donovan is running a pro-immigrant campaign, not very different than that of his opponent, Democrat Eric Schneiderman.

Interpreters were available at the polling stations in Greenpoint, Brooklyn - Photo: Ewa Kern-Jedrychowska

Primaries? What Primaries? Polish Immigrants in Greenpoint Lack Involvement in Today’s Vote

Many Polish voters didn’t know or didn’t care about today’s New York Primary. One woman who wanted to vote couldn’t because she is an undocumented immigrant.

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Canada Increasingly a Gateway for Undocumented Polish Immigrants Entering the U.S.

An uptick in illegal crossings by Polish immigrants highlights immigration issues along the northern U.S. border.

A portrait of Frederic Chopin by Delacroix
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One Composer, Many Emotions Among Polish Immigrants

2010 marks the 200th birthday of the composer Frederic Chopin. For Polish immigrants his music has special meaning. FI2W’s Ewa Kern-Jedrychowska produced a radio story for WNYC on the community’s response to the great composer.

Over 150 Polish immigrants go to the Krakus Senior Center for lunch each day, which costs $1.50 - Photo: Marcin Zurawicz

Elderly Polish Immigrants Forced to Seek Aid for the First Time

The recession and budget cuts create tough choices for older Polish immigrants in New York.