“It’s just really fun to play that kind of sound for [the] homies and fans,” Graypath West New York band vocalist Bryan said in a Zoom interview.
“To just be a part of [and] to be recognized as a legitimate part of the Jersey City dining community [is] super special for us.”
“[In Latino culture] they don’t want you to pacar trabajo [or to go through the trouble’], but it’s okay if that’s something that you have a passion for.”
As one of the producers at SMUSH Gallery, Aurelia Luciano brings her love for art and community together, curating spaces that elevate diverse voices.
“Visibility is very important even if it’s Hudson County. Hudson County is primarily a Hispanic/Latino community, but we do like to represent that community in a very positive light and that’s very important to us.”
“I’m just pushing event through event and see[ing] what opportunity comes [because] opportunities just fall at the right moment.”
“We played around with the idea of changing the name [Pompei Pizza], but decided to keep the name because this is a neighborhood… It worked out for the best.”
“[Lotus Thai] is a safe place [where] you can come in and just enjoy yourself and relax.”
“… Her dad actually got in contact with the coach here [at NJCU] and threw me a lifeline and that’s how I ended up here [as Goalkeeper].”
“… This is actually a dream for me to be with my son and my husband while doing the things we love every day [serving Filipino Street Food].”
