Teen, woman targeted in Anti-Asian hate crime attacks, NYPD says
Two Asian Americans were targeted in hate crimes in the Big Apple over the weekend — a 15-year-old boy who was called “Ching Chong” in Queens and then beaten and … Read more
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COVID-19 Safe in the City Grant
The Office to Prevent Gun Violence has allocated a number of small grants to address the immediate needs of communities during this time. This designation of grants will provide residents … Read more
10 amazing hidden streets in NYC to visit right now
From historic residential groves and tiny roads that have been left behind by the requirements for vehicle traffic to alleyways that were only used for horses and carriages back in … Read more
A Proclamation on Asian American and Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2021
This May, during Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we recognize the history and achievements of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) across our Nation. In … Read more
11 Moments From Asian American History That You Should Know
Often the Asian-American history taught in classrooms is limited to a few milestones like the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 and the incarceration of people of Japanese descent during World … Read more
When 20,000 Asian Americans Demanded Garment Workers’ Rights—And Won
The walkout succeeded in retaining critical benefits for garment workers who toiled long work days in often harsh conditions. The strike’ success also showed that Asian American women—even those with … Read more
Governor Cuomo Announces New York City Indoor Dining Will Expand to 75 Percent Capacity Beginning May 7
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New York City indoor dining will expand to 75 percent capacity beginning Friday, May 7. This brings New York City in line with … Read more
ChaShaMa Storefront Startup
Supporting small businesses with free pop-up storefronts to restore financial stability, bringing commerce, beauty, and hope back to NYC.
Wo Hop, a NYC Chinatown institution, is struggling to survive a year into the pandemic — all while keeping its staff safe from anti-Asian attacks
Aware of how beloved the Chinatown eatery is among tourists and locals alike, Insider reached out to Wo Hop to see how they are faring amid the pandemic and rise … Read more
NYPD probing two Asian hate crime attacks in Manhattan
Two more Asian Americans have been targeted in hate crime attacks in Manhattan — one who was punched in the face and the other who was called a “ch–k bitch,” … Read more
Cuomo Hopeful for Full Reopening of NY Before July 1: ‘Literally, Everything Back to Normal’
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he’s hopeful that New York can fully reopen earlier than July 1, the date Mayor Bill de Blasio pitched for the city’s lifting of restrictions earlier … Read more
Suspect arrested in vicious, unprovoked assault on Asian man in Manhattan
Police have made an arrest in the assault of a 61-year-old Asian man who is now fighting for his life.