11 places to find Mooncakes in New York City
Tuesday, September 21 marks the first day of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, the Asian holiday celebrates what is considered the brightest and … Read more
Month: September 2021
華埠16商家被告違反殘疾人法案 商家稱從未收過投訴將著手改進
近日，華埠多個商家遭遇訴訟風波。一位名為林國強（Lin Kwok Keung，音譯）的華裔殘障人士在今年七八月間先後將華埠的16家商家告上法庭，稱它們在入口處未安裝無障礙設施，違反了「美國殘疾人法案」，要求法庭在命令它們進行改進的同時，各賠償自己1000元的損失。多位被告的商家表示，華埠狹窄的店面和人行道令安裝無障礙設施十分困難，自己此前從未收到過有殘疾的顧客的投訴，很多商家平時也會主動為殘障人士提供便利。他們表示，自己將著手改進相關措施，但也指出原告在未提出意見的情況下就進行起訴，對商家不公平。
A celebration of Chinatown shops and restaurants is happening this weekend
This weekend, a celebration of the diverse shops, residents, and cultural contributions that can be found in Chinatown will take place. There will be a conceptual interactive art piece! A … Read more
Our Guide to New York City’s Chinatown
Where to eat, drink, hang, and shop in one of the most colorful, historic neighborhoods in the city.
Pain never ebbs for family of Betty Ong, flight attendant who made first 9/11 alert
“People will call it an anniversary, a memorial, a tribute,” said Harry Ong, Betty’s brother. “To us, it’s just a continuation of 20 years of anguish.”
New Yorker of the Week: Sheila Logrono
Sheila Logrono is all about growing, even if that’s just in a simple milk carton in a tiny New York apartment. That love of gardening came into full bloom as … Read more
NYC resident recalls sad, frustrating times in Chinatown after 9/11 attack
A New York City resident recalls sad and frustrating times following the 9/11 attack that affected the 100,000 people living in Chinatown, just a few blocks from where the twin … Read more
New Chinatown Restaurant Debuts With a Unique Japanese-Influenced Chinese Menu
At Cha Kee, chef Akiko Thurnauer blends regional ingredients, techniques, and histories
單月作案6起 專挑亞裔女下手 華埠襲胸狼遭逮
曼哈頓華埠、下東城轄區市警五分局及七分局近日頻發亞裔女性被人當街襲胸的案件，最小的一名華裔受害者僅15歲；市警特殊受害者小組(Special Victims Squad)日前在華埠將又愈作案的37歲嫌犯懷特(James White)逮捕；經問訊，他本是一名瑜伽教練，且辦案警員在與五分局協作調查時更發現，轄區內另有四宗罪案或與懷特有關。
室內查疫苗卡執法 業者壓力大：罰款好幾天才能賺回來
紐約市13日開始執法，要求餐館酒吧堂食、健身房、影劇院等室內娛樂場所須要求顧客出示接種證明，違者開罰1000元；由於多數曼哈頓華埠餐館在一個月前就開始實行，業者表示大部分顧客都很配合，不過對於罰款，業者則坦言表示「壓力很大」，並表示為免麻煩，減少室內用餐人數。
進餐館、健身房查接種證明 13日起執法
紐約市將在13日正式就進入餐館、健身房、影院等娛樂場所出示接種證明進行執法，過去不少相關商家業主已嚴格要求出示相關資料，但也有部分業主仍在觀望中，並未嚴格執行。
紐約華裔退伍軍人會悼911 銘記空服員鄧月薇
紐約華裔美國退伍軍人會11日傍晚在曼哈頓華埠且林士果「華裔軍人忠烈坊」前，舉行九一一悼念儀式，軍人會成員、民選官員及民眾在場，為九一一遇難者和犧牲的救援人員致哀；現場也張貼多張在劫持客機上犧牲的空服員鄧月薇(Betty Ong)照片，銘記英勇的機組人員。