Scarsdale/Hartdale Asian and Japanese immigrants (White Plains, Mamaroneck: purchase, shopping center, car)

[gboland]

I'm a journalism student at SUNY Purchase in an international issues class where we have to focus on a local immigrant population and issues in the area. I picked the Japanese immigrants in the Hartsdale and Scarsdale area, but I'm not sure where to start.

I know there are two Japanese markets on Central Avenue, but I don't know where else to look. If anyone is from the area or is of Japanese/Asian descent and is willing to talk to me, or knows anyone who is, that would be an immense help!

I will be eternally grateful and treat you to Starbucks or bake you yummy things! Thank you!

[wordlife]

You'll find a sizeable community right on Central Ave at Hartsdale Avenue. A little further down central there are a few more by Curry (It's a car dealership).

I think you'd have no problem walking into the establishments and explaining that your student, people will be more than willing to help you.

There are also a few places in White Plains. In the old mall right off of Grove (MLK) and Hamilton there's a huge Asian supermarket. On Mamaroneck Avenue, right where it splits off at Bloomingdale road there's some Asian businesses as well.

Just walk in and introduce yourself, you should be fine.

[likerman]

Hi there I am a Purchase Alumni! In the same shopping center as California Pizza Kitchen on central there is a large Asian supermarket. Look in the yellow pages too. Check on Garth Rd

[gboland]

Thank you so much. I've been in the markets, but have been too shy to really talk to the store owners. Not a good quality for a journalism student!