Take a walk along the busy sidewalks of Little
Brazil Street these days and you will notice that only a few of the many
Brazilian-owned businesses that once thrived here remain.
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Little Brazil is Dead; long live Astoria written by Guest,
July 20, 2005
Great yet unfortunate article about how Little Brazil Street has apparently died over the years. It is a shame that the "urban legend" that says "Brazilian people have extremely short memories and no appreciation for their own culture". Being from Brazil myself and living in Rye, NY (Westchester County - 35 minutes from Manhattan), I am sad that almost nothing remains of 46th Street. I remember being there in person while Mayor Giuliani inaugurated the "Little Brazil Street" sign! I haven't been in New York City since 2000 since my job is now in Florida but I miss NYC sometimes more than I miss my own country. I just hope us, Brazilians, that live here in the USA, especially those who live in NY, don't let our heritage die out! Gus
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Malagueta is really good. written by Guest,
July 21, 2005
Dear Mr. Barteldes,
I followed you advice and went to Malagueta yesterday. It is really good.
Thank you for letting us know.
Cel
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batnews from brazil written by Guest,
July 22, 2005
DICTIONARY OF THE BAT
Brazilian journalist writes a guide with 1,500 entries about Batman
The several versions and all details about the universe of the most popular comics hero are now close at hand. The DICIONÁRIO DO MORCEGO (Dictionary of the Bat) written by Brazilian journalist Sílvio Ribas, reveals Batman in almost 1,500 entries. The book is a result of very personal research the author has developed since he was a child, as a data collector about the most famous pop culture icon.
From villains and classic allies of the Dark Knight – as Robin, the buttler Alfred, Joker, Penguin, Riddler and Catwoman – to names of people and places inspired by the legend, the 276 glossary pages bring a very close inspection of everything related to the Batman. Besides an author, character and publication directory, the book also offers quotes, parodies and references. “I wanted to write the most complete guide in Portuguese language about Batman along the 66 years of history and through the most different medias,” says Ribas.
This unpublished format comes to the bookstores simultaneously with the third Batmania wave, started with the film Batman Begins avant-premiere in movie theatres throughout the world. The two first waves were anchored by the 1966 TV series and by the 1989 film. As a result of them, even those who had never read the comics recognize the hero and his symbols.
Comics, movies, TV series and ads, cartoons, games, radio casts, toys, music and several curiosities. “They all help the book,” says Ribas, “to achieve one of the goals, which is a convergent point among the fans, as well as a necessary, essential source for more detailed researches about the issues applied to the topic or the topic itself.” He also reminds that the book has everything to fulfil a broader range of readers, not only Batman lovers, but professionals from journalism, psychology, sociology, history and arts.
THE BOOK Title: Dicionário do Morcego – 1st edition, 2005. Author: Sílvio Ribas Publishing House: Flama Editorial (in the city of São Paulo, Brazil) Number of pages: 276 Price: R$ 35.00 (aprox. US$ 14.30)
Sílvio Ribas, 35, a journalist from the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, wants to be seen rather as an expert of the Batman phenomenon than a bat-maniac. An important researcher about the character in Belo Horizonte, capital of Minas Gerais state, where he lives, the author of Dicionário do Morcego decided to put in the book researches and analyses about the hero he has been producing in the last 17 years. During the journalism graduation, he produced in 1991 a video about the Dark Knight. He was a very active member of Biblioteca Nacional de Histórias em Quadrinhos (Comics National Library) and founded with friends Correio Gotham (The Gotham Post,) a mail exchange club of Brazilian Bat-fans. His collection of comic’s editions all dedicated to the Batman Family is about 3,000 items. He has published several articles about Batman in special reports on newspapers, magazines and TV. He works as a reporter, editor and commentator, and started his career in 1993, working for the three major newspapers in Brazil along these 12 years. He was awarded with several journalism prizes and has participated in several coverages in Brazil and abroad. He has been the editor assistant at Estado de Minas newspaper since 2002.
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... written by Guest,
July 29, 2005
Manhattan has alienated all things ethnic Myself being an ethnic Hungarian/Slovak American Born this stuff Happens mainly due to Economics and in my ancestors case the Racist Immigration act of 1965 that Prohibits Hungarian/Slovak and others Immigration from Europe. the upper east side had stores resteraunts buisnesses etc. but because of dwindling Immigration and high rents there are only 1 or 2 Hungarian/Slovak Buisnesses left .not only does this apply to ethnic but also other social cultures also for example young adults used to dominate greenwich village with youth culture the young adults 18-30yrs cannot afford the village anymore so they relocated to the once abandoned industrial areas of williamsburgh Brooklyn I guess migrations Have their Moments and Reasons. I by the way 'am an afficianado of Brasilian Culture So I enjoy not only the Brasilian Establishments in NYC but in Westchester as well such as Mt.Vernon,Port chester,White Plains Etc. Brasilian culture is alive and well!! I guess I will have to get a Flight to Eastern Europe for my own Culture !. Stephan
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46th St. written by Guest,
August 10, 2005
Regardless, I live in New Jersey and go to the city often. I also happen to be an American that speaks Portuguese. Everytime I go to 46th St., I hear Portuguese being spoken. Perhaps some are Brazilian tourists, but still, I hear it everytime.
I recently ate lunch in one of the remaining restaurants over there and I have to say, the majority of the people in there were Brazilians.
Anyway, my friend lives in Astoria. Next time I'm in the area I'll have to keep my eye out.
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Bossa Beats written by Guest,
August 21, 2005
Ate at Malagueta tonight. Fantastic. Unfortunately they ran out of the Feijoeda, but the moqueca was brilliant. Who can tell me the locations of record stores that sell Brazilian music? Are there any in Astoria? I'm talking about second hand vinyl if possible - samba, bossa nova, forro, chico science... I'm crazy for the Brazilian sound and vibe, but most record shops that I've come across in Manhattan are rock, jazz, or folk centered. Any hints would be appreciated. Obrigato!
I am a Christian Missionary to Brasil for 15 years. I just made a 2 song single CD of Pop/Rock songs dedicated to the people of Brasil.It is called LORDSBERG BDJ (Bronx to Detroit to Jacarepagua) It is a gift with love from me to Brasil.I would also like to know where it may get airplay or be popularized? If you like rock music, and love Brasil send me a request.
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pastel? written by Guest,
June 10, 2006
I don't even know if I've spelled it right, but could somebody tell me where I can get Brazillian pastel? I CRAVE them-- filled with guava and cheese, or banana-caitupirie cheese-cinnamon. Mmmmmm! Does anyone sell these?
Kaylin.clinton@gmail.com
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Everything changes but what is gone is n written by Guest,
June 27, 2006
I read the series of articles about the Brazilian experience in the New York Metropolitan area with interest. While I am not Brazilian myself, ( I am an English speaking and U.S.-born African-American ) my interest in that community is keen. One thing here: I, too, happen to work in the media at a non-commerical Manhattan-based radio station (WBAI-FM 99.5) where I cover City politics and cultural affairs for the Evening News Program. It amazes me how the so-called main stream media largely ignores the local Brazilian community in spite of the numbers and their growing influenece. It is a growth that I, a native born New Yorker, fully supports, embraces and cherishes. What gets me is how can one ignore 1 point 3 million people, who assemble the first Sunday of each September just one block East of Times Square? I don't have to name the local publications but, I was floored when one newspaper the following day merely had one color photograph of two scantily clad young women, with a two line caption not even telling the New York audience what it was all about. While another, that happens to have an address on the corner of 47th street and Sixth Avenue, mentioned nothing at all!!!! Right on their doorstep for crying-out-loud. While the 'Newspaper of Record' didn't even have so-much as a paragraph! I should add, none of the English language radio stations had any coverage. When they did, the Brazilian Day Festival was mentioned as a traffic headache to be avoided. But the Brazilian presence here is real, and it will only grow. That I welcome. This reporter will be watching as well. -Eric K. Williams, Reporter New York
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Take a walk along the busy sidewalks of Little
Brazil Street these days and you will notice that only a few of the many
Brazilian-owned businesses that once thrived here remain. 
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I just hope us, Brazilians, that live here in the USA, especially those who live in NY, don't let our heritage die out!
Gus