There are Pakistanis, Bangladeshis and other Asian newcomers in Bay Ridge, too.

But for the Asian newcomers, Southwest Philadelphia is a first step in moving into the American mainstream.

The once-declining commercial section has been rejuvenated in recent years, chiefly by the area's many Asian newcomers.

Like immigrants in every past wave, Asian newcomers most often cite the desire to improve their children's lot as a reason for uprooting their families.

But overwhelmingly, the single most-often-cited appeal of Great Neck for Asian newcomers is the schools, and in particular one school.

Long Island's face is changing as the Hispanic and Asian newcomers arrive.

The Asian newcomers are betting that more of the handset business will move to electronics discount shops and superstores like Nobody Beats the Wiz.

Similarly, the railroad served as an immigrant gateway, a role which it played beginning in the late 19th century for many Asian newcomers, particularly Chinese.

Asian newcomers are considered to be especially avid patrons.

Many Asian newcomers arrive without jobs, hardly speak English and must adjust to a very different way of life.