Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
New York wasn’t just shaped by immigrants—it was built by them.
In this episode of "From Times Square to the World," hosts Paul and Anthony Ramirez take you on a subway journey to explore how generations of immigrants have shaped New York City’s food, neighborhoods, culture and identity.
Starting at the @SmithsonianNMAI in Lower Manhattan, they uncover stories of Native heritage before riding the Staten Island Ferry to a grandmother-run kitchen serving global home cooking. In Chinatown, they experience a tea meditation rooted in centuries-old ritual, and in the Bronx’s Little Italy, they taste the living legacy of Italian and Albanian communities.
Every stop is part of NYC’s immigrant story—connected by the subway and woven into the City’s ever-evolving cultural fabric.
Series Overview
"From Times Square to the World" is a video series that explores how the City has shaped—and been shaped by—the historic and groundbreaking people, communities and stories of New York City. Produced as part of Founded By NYC, which celebrates the 400th anniversary of NYC, each episode shows how easy it is to experience the rich history, innovation and creative energy of the five boroughs—all starting right in @TimesSquareTSq
Missed an episode? 🎥 Watch the full series here → youtube.com/playlist?list=PL67NXIVXsAcCrZoG3JkYVpOWOn8FlN8Uk
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
00:38 – National Museum of the American Indian
2:25 – Enoteca Maria
4:09 – Tea Meditation at Chinatown Soup
5:49 – Arthur Avenue: The Bronx’s Little Italy
6:53 – Bronx Beer Hall & Reflections
8:13 – Credits
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🗽 About Founded By NYC
In honor of New York City’s 400th anniversary, Founded By NYC celebrates the five boroughs as a foundry of culture, creativity and innovation.
Explore NYC’s past, present and future—and plan your own trip at foundedbynyc.com
📣 About NYC Tourism + Conventions
NYC Tourism + Conventions is the Official Guide to New York City.
Discover what to do, where to stay, what to eat and how to explore all five boroughs.
Follow NYC Tourism + Conventions
Instagram: instagram.com/nyctourism
TikTok: @nyctourism
Website: nyctourism.com
#FromTimesSquareToTheWorld #foundedbynyc #nychistory #thingstodoinnyc #nyc #nyctourism #nyc400
New York wasn’t just shaped by immigrants—it was built by them.
In this episode of "From Times Square to the World," hosts Paul and Anthony Ramirez take you on a subway journey to explore how generations of immigrants have shaped New York City’s food, neighborhoods, culture and identity.
Starting at the @SmithsonianNMAI in Lower Manhattan, they uncover stories of Native heritage before riding the Staten Island Ferry to a grandmother-run kitchen serving global home cooking. In Chinatown, they experience a tea meditation rooted in centuries-old ritual, and in the Bronx’s Little Italy, they taste the living legacy of Italian and Albanian communities.
Every stop is part of NYC’s immigrant story—connected by the subway and woven into the City’s ever-evolving cultural fabric.
Series Overview
"From Times Square to the World" is a video series that explores how the City has shaped—and been shaped by—the historic and groundbreaking people, communities and stories of New York City. Produced as part of Founded By NYC, which celebrates the 400th anniversary of NYC, each episode shows how easy it is to experience the rich history, innovation and creative energy of the five boroughs—all starting right in @TimesSquareTSq
Missed an episode? 🎥 Watch the full series here → youtube.com/playlist?list=PL67NXIVXsAcCrZoG3JkYVpOWOn8FlN8Uk
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
00:38 – National Museum of the American Indian
2:25 – Enoteca Maria
4:09 – Tea Meditation at Chinatown Soup
5:49 – Arthur Avenue: The Bronx’s Little Italy
6:53 – Bronx Beer Hall & Reflections
8:13 – Credits
📺 Watch Next:
▶️ youtube.com/playlist?list=PL67NXIVXsAcDc0MxtV5fefMVZRptrtl5f
▶️ youtube.com/playlist?list=PL67NXIVXsAcC4oDqUzxsDYEwzgfYYhv3z
▶️ youtube.com/playlist?list=PL67NXIVXsAcDit7fkw6ZrYZmt3Plua86i
🗽 About Founded By NYC
In honor of New York City’s 400th anniversary, Founded By NYC celebrates the five boroughs as a foundry of culture, creativity and innovation.
Explore NYC’s past, present and future—and plan your own trip at foundedbynyc.com
📣 About NYC Tourism + Conventions
NYC Tourism + Conventions is the Official Guide to New York City.
Discover what to do, where to stay, what to eat and how to explore all five boroughs.
Follow NYC Tourism + Conventions
Instagram: instagram.com/nyctourism
TikTok: @nyctourism
Website: nyctourism.com
#FromTimesSquareToTheWorld #foundedbynyc #nychistory #thingstodoinnyc #nyc #nyctourism #nyc400
