The Mermaid Parade is Coney Island's brightest summer highlight.
The Mermaid Parade is one of New York City's most vibrant, colorful, and highly anticipated summer events. Created by the legendary artistic director of Coney Island USA, Dick Zigun, it is produced by the nonprofit arts organization Coney Island USA.
Marina Lagunova

A chess tournament at a Manhattan cafe
The Qahwah Valley cafe in Manhattan hosts weekly chess problem-solving tournaments. The organizer is Vladimir Lionter, a Moscow resident and beginner chess instructor who has lived in the United States for several years. I had the opportunity to speak with the organizer of this unusual chess club, which brings together enthusiasts of the intellectual game of all ages and backgrounds.
The interview was recorded by Marina Lagunova

You have the right to vote in your language.
June 20, 21, and 23
You can invite an interpreter into the voting booth.
Learn more at on.nyc.gov/vlaRU