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Filipino Nannies, Housekeepers & Caregivers in New York

Connect with trusted Filipino domestic workers in NYC – nannies, baby nurses, housekeepers, caregivers, cooks and more. FONY helps employers and workers match safely and professionally.

Filipino-Friendly Apartments & Rooms for Rent

Browse community-recommended rooms and apartments for Filipinos in New York. Find safe, affordable housing and kababayan roommates in Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan and beyond.

Discover Filipino Restaurants & Groceries in NYC

Craving Filipino food in New York? Explore community favorites for kare-kare, lechon, halo-halo and more, plus Filipino grocery stores and bakeries around the city.

Live, Work & Thrive as a Filipino in New York

Tips, guides and real-life stories about Filipino life in NYC – work, commuting, budgeting, fun things to do, and how to build your support network in the city.

Filipino Festivals, Parades & Cultural Events in NYC

Stay updated on Filipino festivals, parades and cultural events in New York. Join dancers, musicians, and community groups proudly showcasing our culture.

Thursday, January 12, 2017

Neighborhoods in New York City Based on Life Quality, Demographics, Affordability, Transportation, Daily Life, Safety, Health, Sports/Leisure, and Entertainment



Place I Live is a location based platform created to provide updates for those interested in neighborhoods. You can view information about safety, transportation, leisure and more on maps with street view and address lists. All the categories are rated and used to estimate Life Quality Index ratings which can give you a better insight about different neighbourhoods in cities. The map not only gives you a better background information of various locations, whether you are looking to rent, buy, or sell, but also helps you find interesting places to visit in a city that you might have missed.


Place I Live is a location based platform giving more insights about neighborhoods. The website provides information about safety, transportation and more through Life Quality Index rating and maps with street view, coordinates and zip codes. Here you can see the comprehensive accumulated data about New York City which helps making smart decisions not only about everyday life (locating supermarkets, restaurants and more), but also deciding about real estate lease, rent or sale. In the website you can not only find the New York map with zip codes, but you can also see what the tourist attractions are that you can visit or recommend to your friends. New York map is also equipped with districts, directions and complete address lists.
New York City has the biggest population in United States (it has 8,2 million people - more than 39 states in USA). Surprisingly, it is not the capital of New York state, but it is much more known. It is usual associated with fashion, finance, media, research, technology, education and entertainment. In the New York map you can find not only where to go in New York City, but also find information about boroughs, streets and needed locations or routes. While viewing New York map you can easily find where to stay in New York City and what to visit during your time here. And if you are already staying here, you can see the life quality index of the place you live rate it yourself along with the street and neighborhood and compare it with your friends’ house index.
Discover your neighborhood.. Click Here

Sunday, January 8, 2017

Live streaming Traslacion of the Black Nazarene 2017 in Manila Philippines

Streaming Video Holy Mass in Quiapo Church
Happening now Holy Mass at Quiapo Church in Manila
Watch Live Streaming Celebration of the "Traslacion of the Black Nazarene" 2017 in Luneta Grand Stand to Quiapo Church

Watch on CNN via Facebook
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Thursday, December 15, 2016

FilipinoTown Little Manila- New York's Best Kept Secret

Little Manila- New York's Best Kept Secret?
By Jon Barr

Simbang Gabi sa New York Filipino Town Queens

The popular Simbang Gabi Christmas tradition is set to begin tonight at the San Sebastian Church in Woodside Queens known as the Filipino Town in New York Friday December 15th to 23rd 2016.

According to our tradition, attending Simbang Gabi strengthens the faith of every Filipinos.Among the Filipino Christmas traditions, nothing is more embedded in the local culture than the Simbang Gabi, which is celebrated in anticipation of Christmas and to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary. This tradition dates back to 1587 in Mexico when the pope granted a petition of Fray Diego de Soria to hold Christmas masses outdoors to accommodate the huge number of people attending the evening mass.

Please feel free to comment on this page for updates. For those who would like to share their Simbang Gabi experience with us, please tag @filipinosofny on Twitter or Facebook.


Friday, December 2, 2016

How Much Do You Pay For a Nanny?


Nanny wages vary across the country and depend on experience levels and whether you provide housing. Are you trying to figure out how much to pay your babysitter or nanny? It’s important to set a competitive rate to attract the most qualified applicants, but you also don’t want to overpay – a night out is already expensive enough! Use the table to compare rates nearby, then check out more tips below to set a rate for your babysitter or nanny.
The national average gross weekly salary for full time live-out nannies is $705. For full-time live-in nannies it's $652 — not a huge difference, though their job responsibilities tend to be more expansive and include household work.
Here's where it can get tricky, the number of hours. The government mandates nannies working more than 40 hours in a 7-day week get paid overtime which is normally 1.5 times your nanny's hourly rate.

Top Cities

Rates based on 2 children with light housekeeping
NY/NJ/CT Weekly Rate
Live-in $650
Live-out $700
Atlanta, GA
$12.67/hr
Austin, TX
$12.17/hr
Baltimore, MD
$12.08/hr
Boston, MA
$14.92/hr
Charlotte, NC
$11.58/hr
Chicago, IL
$12.92/hr
Cleveland, OH
$10.83/hr
Columbus, OH
$10.33/hr
Dallas, TX
$12.17/hr
Denver, CO
$11.92/hr
Detroit, MI
$10.67/hr
Hartford, CT
$12.42/hr
Houston, TX
$12.00/hr
Los Angeles, CA
$14.25/hr
Miami, FL
$12.42/hr
Minneapolis, MN
$11.50/hr
New York City, NY
$15.00/hr
Philadelphia, PA
$12.50/hr
Phoenix, AZ
$11.08/hr
Portland, OR
$11.83/hr
San Diego, CA
$12.00/hr
San Francisco, CA
$16.00/hr
Seattle, WA
$13.67/hr
Tampa, FL
$11.25/hr
Washington, D.C.
$13.58/hr

Sunday, November 20, 2016

The Cost of Caring. The Lives Of The Filipino Immigrant Who Tend To The Needs Of Others.


After Emma realized that her white-collar job in the Philippines would never pay her enough to send her children to college, she came to New York and became a nanny.