Gabe DiMaio, Author at International Institute of Buffalo

Nov 20

Thank You for Attending the Refugees of Comedy!

By Gabe DiMaio Events

Comedian Bios Thom Tran Born into a refugee family that fled communist Vietnam and settled in Buffalo, NY, Thom Tran is now Los Angeles-based comedian, musician, actor, and U.S. military veteran and advocate. Thom’s career as a standup comic started after a combat injury in Iraq ended his career as a soldier. Post-combat, comedy saved his life. After touring the…

Nov 19

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Spotlighting the People Who Make Us Great!

By Gabe DiMaio News, Newsletter

IIB would not be able to make WNY a better place for, and because of, immigrants and refugees were it not for the great people on our team and in the community.

Nov 06

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Statement from Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi on the Recent Election

By Gabe DiMaio News

As it has for over 100 years, the International Institute of Buffalo will continue to make Western New York a better place for, and because of, immigrants and refugees, regardless of who sits in the White House. We look forward to working with politicians, community leaders, and other stakeholders who understand the value of foreign-born people in our region. Independent…

Oct 22

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Know the Value of Immigrants and Refugees

By Gabe DiMaio Education

Immigrants and refugees add to the vibrancy of our nation. As a nation of immigrants and refugees, America has been the historical destination of “huddled masses yearning to breathe free” and those who are persecuted for their race, religion, political opinion, gender, or social group. In these politically divisive times, it's easy to get distracted and swept up in the…

Oct 22

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People taking the oath of naturalization.

Dispelling Myths About Immigrants and Refugees

By Gabe DiMaio Education

Myth: “Those countries are emptying their prisons and sending them here.” Truth: American immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than US-born people. Source: Cato Institute (February 2024) and Immigrants less likely to commit crimes than U.S.-born: NPR- reporting on a study by The Marshall Project(March 2018) Why Are Immigrants’ Incarceration Rates So Low? Evidence On Selective Immigration, Deterrence, and…

Oct 18

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montage of the people who make IIB great

Spotlighting the People Who Make Us Great!

By Gabe DiMaio News, Newsletter

IIB would not be able to make WNY a better place for, and because of, immigrants and refugees were it not for the great people on our team and in the community.

Oct 17

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Support IIB with Custom Designed Gear!

By Gabe DiMaio Donations, News

Show your support for the International Insititute of Buffalo by purchasing gear sporting a design that celebrates Buffalo's history of welcoming people from around the globe. The design is inspired by the US Stars and Stripes and features buffalos representing 195 flags of countries and ethnic communities of the world. Twenty percent of the proceeds from each purchase will go…

Sep 19

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The Refugees of Comedy Come to Buffalo!

By Gabe DiMaio Events, News

The Refugees of Comedy Wednesday, November 20, 2024 @ 6:00 PM WNED Studios, 140 Lower Terrace, Buffalo, NY 14202 Join IIB for a night of stand-up comedy featuring internationally touring comedians! After a sold-out performance last year, Vietnamese refugee and comedian Thom Tran is back to support IIB. This time, he'll bring his friends, Jose Sarduy & Jose Barrientos, to…

Thank You for Attending the Refugees of Comedy!

Statement from Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi on the Recent Election

Know the Value of Immigrants and Refugees

Dispelling Myths About Immigrants and Refugees

Support IIB with Custom Designed Gear!

The Refugees of Comedy Come to Buffalo!

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