Authors: Akim and Rahim interviewed by Annabel Short

Date: Time Period: 2000s

Subject: Rent charges | Neighborhoods | Crime

Type: Oral history

Identifier: aql:18773

Description: According to Rahim, the police have statistics that show Astoria is much better now. As Muslims have moved into the neighborhood, there has been less burglary and it's become safer. He's not sure if h ... More

Authors: Akim and Rahim interviewed by Annabel Short

Date: Time Period: 1990 - 2011

Subject: Prayer | Mosques | Neighborhoods | Taxicabs

Type: Oral history

Identifier: aql:18707

Description: Rahim and Akim are friends, both originally from Algeria. Rahim is a network engineer and Akim drives a yellow taxi cab. They talk about how coming to the mosque is for prayers but is also a good oppo ... More