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Carroll Gardens? Not so much anymore, this ain't the 1950's more like 19Hipsters. Bensonhurst where I'm from is becoming mostly Chinese and Russian.
The Italian aspect orf the neighborhood is dimishing fast. Alot of the Italian homeowners I know are retiring and returning to Italy or the suburbs of NY.
Italian-Americans returning to Italy?? Some of them are like 4th generation Italian-Americans, seems kind of strange to me that they would want to move there even if they have never been there before. Moving to the suburbs, I can see that happening.
In Brooklyn the Italian neighborhoods are Bensonhurst (even though it has seen alot of new immigrants) and Bay Ridge.
In Queens, mostly Howard Beach.
And Staten Island is where the most wealthy Italian-Americans live, many of them on the south shore (Princess Bay).
There are also many wealthy Italian-American neighborhoods in New Jersey, in the Caldwells, and Fairfield Township.
Italian-Americans returning to Italy?? Some of them are like 4th generation Italian-Americans, seems kind of strange to me that they would want to move there even if they have never been there before. Moving to the suburbs, I can see that happening.
In Brooklyn the Italian neighborhoods are Bensonhurst (even though it has seen alot of new immigrants) and Bay Ridge.
In Queens, mostly Howard Beach.
And Staten Island is where the most wealthy Italian-Americans live, many of them on the south shore (Princess Bay).
There are also many wealthy Italian-American neighborhoods in New Jersey, in the Caldwells, and Fairfield Township.
No I'm talkin about the generation that came here in the 1940's and 50's. The building my grandfather lives in is up for sale so that the landlord can retire in Italy.
many of the landlords on the block are doing the same.
Bensonhurst is not really an Italian neighborhood anymore, the block I grew up on in Bensonhurst is mostly Mexican and Russian now.
Now thats the kind of change NY is used to. Not this yuppy and newcommer influx from all over America.
I like the change, i get to experience new foods, cultures, languages.
With the yuppies I get friggin Muffin shops!
No I'm talkin about the generation that came here in the 1940's and 50's. The building my grandfather lives in is up for sale so that the landlord can retire in Italy.
many of the landlords on the block are doing the same.
Bensonhurst is not really an Italian neighborhood anymore, the block I grew up on in Bensonhurst is mostly Mexican and Russian now.
Now thats the kind of change NY is used to. Not this yuppy and newcommer influx from all over America.
I like the change, i get to experience new foods, cultures, languages.
With the yuppies I get friggin Muffin shops!
Does Bensonhurst still have the commercial area that is "Little Italy" with all of the shops and restaurants or is that gone. I was there a few years ago, both in the touristy Mulberry St, Little Italy and the Bensonhurst, Little Italy and it was decorated for Christmas. I know they are kind of a touristy area but it would be sad to loose those areas that define the Italian-American community especially the one in the Bensonhurst neighborhood.
Does Bensonhurst still have the commercial area that is "Little Italy" with all of the shops and restaurants or is that gone. I was there a few years ago, both in the touristy Mulberry St, Little Italy and the Bensonhurst, Little Italy and it was decorated for Christmas. I know they are kind of a touristy area but it would be sad to loose those areas that define the Italian-American community especially the one in the Bensonhurst neighborhood.
18th Avenue is still like that a lil bit, between 60th Street and like 78th Street. they still have the feast there in the Summer. there are a couple Italian record shops, cafes, and some restaurants.
L&B Spumoni Gardens is still on 86th Street and their square slice is still the best!
There is still one block in Coney Island that is semi- Italian near w16 AND W15 st. And a great pizzeria considered to be one of the first in the country.
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