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· Carl Samson
NY State Senator John Liu Witnesses Police Charge at Protesters for No Apparent Reason
A state senator in New York has witnessed first-hand how police officers advanced at a crowd of peaceful protesters twice on Sunday night. John Liu, who represents the state’s 11th senate district — a broad area of northeast Queens — said he was pushed aside in the ensuing…
· Carl Samson
Man in Wheelchair Gets Spit on, Called a ‘P*ssy’ INSIDE NYC Hospital
A video showing an Asian man in a wheelchair getting verbally harassed and spat on has sparked outrage on social media, with many calling to bring the unseen offender to justice. The incident, which went viral on Instagram this week, reportedly occurred at NYC Health +…
· Carl Samson
Employers in NYC Who Say ‘Go Back to Your Country’ Could Now Face a $250,000 Fine
New York City employers, landlords and store owners who tell someone to “go back to your country” could soon face fines of up to $250,000, a rule included in a new set of guidelines from the city’s Commission on Human Rights. Released on Sept. 25, the new guidelines uphold the…
· Carl Samson
Woman Claims She Makes $30,000 a Month Selling Handbags from China
A 22-year-old female entrepreneur has triggered people on Twitter after claiming that she earns up to $30,000 a month by running an online business from her New York City apartment. The unidentified entrepreneur revealed her story in Refinery29’s “Money Diaries,” a series that…
· Ryan General
Hong Kong Surpasses NYC For Having the Most Crazy Rich People in the World
Hong Kong is now the world’s multi-millionaire and billionaire capital after outranking New York as the city with the most ultra-wealthy residents, a new report from net worth intelligence and data company Wealth-X suggests. According to the sixth edition of the World Ultra…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Comic Obsessed With Asian Dicks and Demeaning Asian Women Insists He’s Not Racist
Stand-up comic Owen Benjamin has recently come under fire for a racist and demeaning tweet against Asian men, in turn revealing a history of racially charged offensive rhetoric under the excuse that it’s comedy. In one case, Benjamin is accused of perpetuating the false notion…
· Ryan General
Trump Supporters Caused 1 in 5 Hate Crimes Against South Asians, Muslims in 2017, Study Finds
Non-profit group South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT) released a report on Wednesday titled “Communities on Fire” highlighting the significant surge of hate violence and xenophobic political rhetoric in the year following the 2016 presidential election. The researchers…
· Carl Samson
She Fled China’s Cultural Revolution, Now Her NYC Chinatown Jewelry Shop is a Rapper’s Delight
On 255B Canal St., New York City sits a jewelry store frequented by hip-hop artists for its premium material and exceptional craftsmanship. Popular Jewelry Inc., established in 1988, is owned by Chiokva “Eva” Sam.
· Benny Luo
He Was Bullied as a Kid For Being Chinese, Now He’s the Black Power Ranger
Although I am straight, any idiot can see that Ludi Lin is an absolute heartthrob. Lets list everything out that makes Lin awesome. He’s: Ridiculously good looking JACKED AF A Muay Thai and Jiu-Jitsu fighter Fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin Lastly, he’s the motha f***ing BLACK…
· Carl Samson
NYC Hotel Celebrates Chinese Culture By Featuring an ‘Opium Den’ Lounge
A boutique hotel embellished with an Asian culture theme has opened at 50 Bowery in New York City’s Chinatown on Tuesday. Among its most interesting features: an “opium den” lounge. Enter Hotel 50 Bowery, a 229-room haven that draws inspiration from its surrounding…
· Carl Samson
Korean-American Inspired By Obama Runs for a Seat on New York’s City Council
If he wins in the upcoming elections, Ronnie Cho would be among the first Korean-Americans to gain a seat on New York’s City Council. In an interview with NBC News, the 34-year-old revealed that his decision to run for office was partly inspired by former U.S. President Barack…
· King Malleta
Korean Grandma Allegedly Assaulted by Woman Screaming ‘White Power’ in L.A.
UPDATE [2-2-17 7:00 p.m. PST]: Video footage of the attacker, Alexis Duvall, was captured by a witness after the incident as she ran off and was uploaded on YouTube. Duvall is heard yelling a racial slur and swearing as she continued to run away from bystanders after she…
· Ryan General
Thailand Has 18 Different Gender Identities
As the world’s favorite sex-change surgery destination, Thailand definitely takes the cake in its recognition of the complexity of human sexuality. There are, in fact, 18 gender identities that are recognized in the local lexicon, according to RocketNews24.
· Ryan General
This New York Startup Has the Best Way to Help Refugee Chefs Everywhere
New York City is a haven of great international cuisine. With the number of specialty restaurants that offer a variety of food from different countries in the city, it is certainly not easy for a restaurant to stand out even if they are offering unique meal options. However,…
· Editorial Staff
New York City Now Has Masturbation Booths For Stressed Out Workers
New York City is one of the most stressful places to live in the U.S. mainly due to its high population, cost of living and high unemployment rate. Now, sex toy company Hot Octopuss has come forward with a supposed solution to relieve NYC men of their mental/emotional strain:…
· Editorial Staff
Inside America’s Most Expensive Sushi Restaurant Where Meals Start at $450
For those who love sushi and also for whom money is no object, Masa is a restaurant to experience at least once. @franzignacio Masa is a sushi and Japanese food restaurant located in Manhattan and is the most expensive restaurant in New York City and the most expensive sushi…
· Sebastian Dillon
Man’s Life Completely Ruined One Year After Airbnb XXX Freak Fest
Ari Teman, possibly one of the most unfortunate victims ever of an Airbnb nightmare, is now homeless and wants everyone to know that Airbnb pretty much ruined his life. “My life has gone from a luxury apartment in Chelsea to a hellish series of sublets, hotels, friend’s couches,…