No More Deaths on Canal: Emergency Rally and Vigil

Join us on Wednesday, July 23, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM at the Manhattan Bridge Colonnade Plaza (Canal & Chrystie Street, across from 125 Canal Street) for a community rally and vigil in response to the recent tragic deaths of Kevin Cruikshank and May Kwok, who were struck and killed by a speeding driver on […]

Honoring Mary Li Hsu

We are celebrating the extraordinary life of Mary Li Hsu, a Yale University graduate, longtime university staff member, and tireless advocate for Manhattan’s Chinatown community. Her legacy of service, intellect, faith and compassion will forever inspire and benefit those who knew or didn’t know her.

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Cooling Centers in Chinatown & Lower East Side

As summer temperatures rise, take a break and cool down at one of the cooling centers in Chinatown and the Lower East Side. These centers offer a safe, air-conditioned space for anyone in need of heat relief. Open to all – residents, workers, and visitors alike. Stay hydrated, stay safe, and stay cool this summer!

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The District

Vibrant colors. Vibrant flavors. Vibrant people. The “little city within the big city” has been a thriving and bustling community since the mid-1800s, with 80–year-old restaurants and open-air markets standing side-by-side with brand-new performance spaces and art galleries. Chinatown blends the old with the new—seamlessly mixing the trendiest restaurants, clubs, and brands with tried-and-true favorites like noodles, dim sum, and barbecue.

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From the Lunar New Year Parade to the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, Chinatown is a tight-knit cultural hub that invites New Yorkers and visitors to share in a rich sense of living history, all year round. Grab some boba, buy a souvenir for a friend, sing some karaoke, and stay a while.