South Asian-American youths struggle with cultural confusion

They are called ABCD or American Born Confused Desis.

Afghan-American female artist thrives in NYC

Sahar Muradi is part of a burgeoning network of Afghan-American artists who are redefining stereotypes.

Little Italy has shrunk, but its spirit remains

NYC Marathon: Drama, fanfare swirl around final group of marathon runners

Most of the late finishers had been relegated to walking the course – either due to cramping, or to more serious medical problems.

NYC Marathon: Runners Groove Into Hip-Hop Motherland

Widely recognized as the birthplace of the hip-hop subculture, the Bronx welcomed thousands of runners from all over the world and attracted even more cheering fans hoping to give marathoners a boost on the 26.2-mile-long journey.

NYC Marathon: The Bellos of Caracas at Sunset Park

Brothers, sisters, husbands and wives were there to make some noise as their relations undertook a massive feat of physical endurance.

NYC Marathon: Pastries and cheers in East Harlem

The East Harlem vibe was jovial with colorful banners lining the fences of Jefferson Park, a hip hop group performing a few paces away and blue ribbon fencing off the spectator areas.

NYC Marathon: Swiss spirit

The Swiss spirit could be seen throughout the crowd that surrounded the bridge, a Swiss flag popping up here and a red shirt showing up there. The Manhattan side of the Queensboro Bridge is the 16-mile mark, and one of the most popular cheering zones along the 26.2-mile route.

NYC Marathon: A soulful welcome in Harlem

A gospel music welcome for runners in Harlem.

NYC Marathon: Canadian support in Bay Ridge

A lot of runners experience a bad zone at this distance, but would break out of it if they heard loud cheers, she said.