via HuffPost
LBGTQ Russians Find Both Haven and Harassment in New York
The number of asylum seekers has climbed since Russia's 2013 anti-gay "propaganda" law. But some immigrants say they still face homophobia – sometimes from fellow Russians.
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via The Forward
Seeking Their Place in the U.S., but Finding Opioids
Some young Russian-speaking Jews in New York are turning to powerful painkillers amid their search for identity.
via Voices of NY
Islamic Group Aids Relief Effort
The Islamic Circle of North America Relief USA is working to help victims of Sandy – and help some see Muslims through a different lens.
Russian Ballot Backlash in NYC
A small, but passionate group of Russian opposition activists is asking emi…
CD 13: Staying in the Game
For immigrants, sports can maintain a link to an identity and a culture left in another country. In southern Brooklyn, two distinctively non-American sports maintain avid followings: pingpong and cricket.
via City Limits
Brighton Beach Rezoning On Tap
After years of haphazard building construction that's played havoc with com…
Michael Kravits
Age: 50 Neighborhood: Brighton Beach Occupation: Currently unemployed (di…
Vladimir Kocheulov
Age: 26 Neighborhood: Brighton Beach Occupation: Lawyer First Time Vo…