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From Brooklyn’s ‘Little Pakistan,’ Welcoming Immigration Reform With Open Arms
A food vendor tends to his stall during this year’s Mela, which drew thousands of people to Coney Island Avenue in August to celebrate Pakistan’s independence. Coney Island Avenue is often referred to as “Little Pakistan,” [/events/thousands-celebrate-pakistans-independence-at-brooklyn-mela] its sidewalks lined with stores promising hot Halal food and