Poughkeepsie (N.Y.)--Commerce

Owner of Nelly's Restaurant, Ambioris talks about his childhood in the Dominican Republic, the impact of his family, his early years in New York City, and running a restaurant in Poughkeepsie.

Owner of Roatan Honduras Restaurant, Doris talks about he childhood in rural Honduras, her family, her faith, the challenges of migration, and the joys of running a Honduran restaurant in her newfound home of Poughkeepsie.

Married couple and owners of Roatan Honduras Restaurant, Fernando and Mayra talk about growing up in rural Honduras, the reasons so many Hondurans migrate, the challenges of migration, and their dreams for the future.

Owner of El Chapulin Colorado Ice Cream, Lorena talks about her childhood in rural Mexico (Oaxaca), the impact of her parents, her decision to come to Poughkeepsie, the difficulties of starting over in a new country, and the joy of having her own restaurant.

Owner of Gisselle's Bakery, Raymundo talks about his childhood in rural Mexico (Oaxaca), the impact of his parents, his decision to migrate at a young age, and the story of how he became a baker.

Owner of Sinaloan inspired restaurant, La Vickyna, Victoria talks about growing up in rural Mexico (Sinaloa), her decision to migrate, motherhood, relationships, the story of becoming a restaurant owner.