But this place is also named for its Heights, the highest elevation in Manhattan, which gives the modern neighborhood a unique feel, with rolling hills and avenues.<\/p>\n
Today, many call it \u201clittle Dominican Republic<\/a>,\u201d home to the largest Dominican neighborhood in the United States (although more Dominicans live in the Bronx overall). <\/p>\n It\u2019s here that Dominican and Puerto Rican culture blend as well \u2014 from the shops and restaurants to the famous bodegas \u2014 alongside other Latin influences and the vestiges of groups who lived here before \u2014 Jewish, Irish, African-American.<\/p>\n Greg and Tom explore the unique relationship between the Dominican Republic and New York City \u2014 and believe it or not, this story begins before the founding of New Amsterdam! It also includes the story of a particular plaza in lower Manhattan, dedicated to Juan Pablo Duarte, the \u2018founding father of the Dominican Republic\u2019.<\/p>\n Starting in the 1960s, thousands of Dominicans immigrated to the United States \u2014 and most to New York City. Special guest Dr. Ramona Hern\u00e1ndez<\/strong>, the director of the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute<\/a><\/strong>, joins the Bowery Boys to discuss the extraordinary circumstances that led to this population influx and details the many reasons why Dominican culture still thrives in the Big Apple.<\/p>\n LISTEN NOW: DOMINICAN NEW YORK \u2014 HISTORY IN THE HEIGHTS<\/p>\n The Bowery Boys Podcast is proud to be sponsored by Founded By NYC<\/a>, celebrating New York City\u2019s 400th anniversary in 2025 and the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026.<\/p>\n Discover the exciting events and world-class institutions that commemorate the five boroughs\u2019 legacy of groundbreaking achievements, and find ways to celebrate the city that\u2019s always making history at Founded by NYC.<\/a><\/p>\n On behalf of Founded By NYC<\/strong><\/a>, we\u2019d also like to invite you to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Through October 15th, cultural institutions and neighborhoods across the boroughs will be celebrating the contributions of Hispanic Americans and Latin American culture in New York City.<\/p>\n Check out the latest exhibitions at El Museo del Barrio<\/strong>, focusing on Cuban American and New York-born and based Coco Fusco<\/a><\/strong>, as well as new acquisitions for the permanent collection.<\/p>\n On September 21st, the Mexican Day Parade<\/strong> takes off down Madison Avenue toward Madison Square Park\u00a0, while \u2014 the very same day! \u2014 The Hispanic Day parade<\/strong> proceeds through Jackson Heights, Queens, what a day.<\/p>\n The Center for Brooklyn History<\/strong><\/a> will host a two-day Afro-Latino film Festival on October 7th and 8th, focusing on Panama, highlighted by a documentary by musician Rub\u00e9n Blades just a few days before the Panamanian Parade<\/a> in Crown Heights.<\/p>\n And in late October, the Dominican Film Festival<\/a> will be held at the United Palace and the Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center.<\/p>\n You can read about all of the other exciting events and world-class institutions that are commemorating the five boroughs\u2019 legacy of groundbreaking achievements and find ways to celebrate the city that\u2019s always making history at foundedbynyc.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Our thanks to Dr. Ramona Hern\u00e1ndez<\/a><\/strong> for joining us on the Bowery Boys Podcast! Click here<\/a> to see the interactive map showcasing the Geographic Boundaries of\u00a0the Dominican Historic District\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n A few stops along the Dominican Heritage District:<\/p>\n Not on the map but a good place to stop while making your way through the neighborhood:<\/p>\n This shop also jumped out to me on my walk:<\/p>\n FURTHER LISTENING<\/strong><\/p>\n After listening to this episode on Dominican New York, dive back into these episodes which share similar themes and locations.<\/p>\n TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR <\/strong><\/p>\n As the leaves turn and October nights grow longer, there\u2019s no better time to explore the ghostly side of New York City\u2019s founding 400 years ago\u2026 with a haunted history walking tour!<\/p>\n The Founded by NYC: Historic Haunts of Lower Manhattan<\/a><\/strong> walking tour takes you on a spine-tingling journey through the very streets where our city began. <\/p>\n You\u2019ll start at Bowling Green, where the spirits of Manhattan\u2019s original inhabitants still wander, then venture to Fraunces Tavern, where Revolutionary War ghosts refuse to leave their posts.<\/p>\n Peek into Trinity Churchyard, where 120,000 bodies lie just 18 inches beneath your feet, and discover St. Paul\u2019s Chapel, where ghostly actors search for their missing heads. 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<\/a>Image courtesy CUNY Dominican Studies Institute<\/p>\n<\/a>Taino mural by Dister Rondon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>The Dominican Heritage District. Click this link to zoom in and read the listings.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>United Palace<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>Church of the Incarnation on St. Nicholas Avenue<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>Malecon Restaurant (4141 Broadway) has been serving traditional Dominican food in Washington Heights since 1987<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>Screenshot<\/p>\n