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· Bryan Ke
Identity of man who made anti-Asian remark, bumped into 62-year-old in Flushing sought by NYPD
The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man accused of hurling anti-Asian remarks at a 62-year-old Asian victim at a Mobil gas station at 147-10 Northern Blvd. in Flushing, Queens, on July 5. Authorities said the victim was walking to…
· Carl Samson
Over 60 Volunteers Are Now Patrolling Flushing for Anti-Asian Violence
An all-citizen patrol group has assembled in Flushing, Queens to deter further incidents of anti-Asian violence. Main Street Patrol, which targets the busiest streets in the neighborhood, has now grown into 60 members since its inception in February.
· Bryan Ke
Chinese Restaurant Employees Targeted in 2 Separate Attacks in Flushing
Jason Wang, the CEO of Xi’an Famous Foods, is now closing his stores earlier than usual as a safety precaution for his employees following an attack on two of his workers. Wang claimed in a CBS News interview on Thursday that two of his employees were punched in the face by…
· Ryan General
NY Post, NY Times Use Photos of Asians in Flushing to Cover Manhattan’s First Coronavirus Case
The New York Post and other media outlets have sparked criticisms online for a photo used in an article about the first confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) case in New York City. Social media users have been blasting the publication for using a picture showing Asian people in…
· Bryan Ke
Foreigners Say Japanese People Sound ‘Like a Pig’ and ‘Toilet Flushing’ When They Slurp Noodles
Foreigners apparently find the noodle slurping custom in Japan to be quite disturbing that some have even expressed that the sound would put them off from sitting next to someone. In a morning Japanese news show “Tokudane!” via Matome Naver, the hosts talk about “noodle…
· Ryan General
Thai Cops Secretly Catch Drug Dealers Flushing Their Goods Down The Toilet With Hidden Cam
A pair of drug dealers in Thailand were secretly filmed as they tried to flush methamphetamine tablets down a toilet bowl before the cops eventually busted through the bathroom door. The two men, identified as 31-year-old Nopparat Jaikamleu and 37-year-old Anusorn Jampol, were…
· Carl Samson
Most Asian and Pacific Islanders detained by ICE had no criminal history, report finds
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests, detentions and deportations of Asian and Pacific Islander people have risen five to seven times compared to the previous administration, with nearly seven in 10 detentions involving people with no criminal history, according to…
· Carl Samson
Asian American Arts Centre makes emergency plea to save historic collection
Frozen sprinkler pipes burst in a building that houses the Asian American Arts Centre (AAAC) collection in Flushing, Queens, last month, flooding the space and putting hundreds of artworks and archival materials at risk. What happened: Water from the Feb. 9 burst damaged the…
· Carl Samson
Older Asians warned about ATM robberies ahead of Lunar New Year in LA
Authorities in Los Angeles County are alerting residents to stay vigilant at banks and ATMs as robbers could exploit Lunar New Year traditions to identify victims carrying large cash sums. Driving the news: District Atty. Nathan Hochman and Sheriff Robert Luna briefed the public…
· Ryan General
Nearly half of NYC’s Asian American voters backed Mamdani
Nearly half of New York City’s Asian American voters, or 49.1%, supported Zohran Mamdani in the 2025 mayoral election, while 33.8% backed former Governor Andrew Cuomo, according to a joint exit poll by the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund and the Asian American…
· Ryan General
Coleman Wong leads Asian surge at US Open
Tennis rising star Coleman Wong carried Hong Kong into uncharted territory at the U.S. Open on Thursday, defeating Australia’s Adam Walton to become the first man from the city to reach the third round of a Grand Slam in the Open Era. His four-set victory came in a tournament…
· Ryan General
Alexandra Eala makes history as 1st Filipino to win US Open match
Tennis rising star Alexandra Eala became the first Filipino in the Open Era to win a Grand Slam main draw match after defeating 14th seed Clara Tauson in the opening round of the U.S. Open in New York on Sunday. Historic win
· Michelle De Pacina
The best restaurant for dumplings in the US is in California, according to Yelp
JCK Asia Kitchen and Bar in Chula Vista, California, is the best spot for dumplings, according to Yelp’s list of the top 25 dumpling spots in North America. The company’s rankings were compiled by identifying businesses in the dumplings category and ranking them based on review…
· Michelle De Pacina
Queens Assemblymember Ron Kim accuses CCP of trying to ‘steal’ his seat
New York State Assemblymember Ron Kim of Queens claims that groups tied to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) attempted to unseat him in the June Democratic primary. Kim, who is the only Korean American ever elected to the New York State Legislature, is speaking out following the…
· Michelle De Pacina
New York Gov. Hochul announces $30 million support for AAPI community
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $30 million allocation to support the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community during a Lunar New Year parade in Queens on Sunday. Hochul’s support: Hochul delivered a speech at the Flushing Chinese Business Association’s…
· Ryan General
Asian couple who gave birth to white twins settles with erring fertility clinic
A New York-based Asian American couple has reached a settlement with a Southern California fertility clinic after a mix-up led to the mother carrying and delivering embryos from two different families. What happened: The couple from Flushing, Queens, identified only as Y.Z. and…
· Ryan General
Beijing couple discover they’ve been drinking toilet water for half a year
After moving in, Tan experienced hair loss and acne, while his girlfriend faced chest pains and a persistent cough
· Ryan General
2 lifelike wax figures of Awkwafina unveiled by Madame Tussauds
“The ability for this to happen to me is just really cool, to be, as you guys say, immortalized in wax,” says Awkwafina
· Bryan Ke
Chinese scientists develop 3D-printed toilets that don’t get skid marks
Chinese scientists have developed a toilet using 3D-printing technology that prevents feces from leaving skid marks on the bowl. Key details: A group of scientists from the Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan presented their study published in the journal…
· Michelle De Pacina
Researchers link those with ‘Asian glow’ to higher risk of diseases
Researchers have linked the “Asian glow,” a distinctive red flushing of the skin that appears after drinking alcohol, to a variety of diseases such as cancer. About the “Asian glow”: There are approximately 560 million people, or about 8% of the global population, who carry the…