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· Carl Samson
New Group Now Patrolling Oakland Chinatown to Protect Fellow Asian Americans
A new foot patrol group has been created in the Chinatown neighborhood of Oakland, California to protect Asian Americans from further violence. For weeks, an increase in anti-Asian incidents has been reported across the country, sparking solidarity protests and community…
· Ryan General
Ex-Convict Arrested in Murder of Good Samaritan Who Helped Fellow Asians Fight Robbery
A former convict has been arrested and charged in connection to the fatal stabbing of the Good Samaritan who tried to intervene in a fight involving thieves and Asian victims in Brooklyn. Identified as William Smith, 45, the ex-con is now facing murder charges for the death of…
· Carl Samson
Asian Woman Held at Gunpoint, Robbed of Over $3,000 in NYC Home Invasion
An Asian woman saw a gun pointed at her head in her own apartment in Flushing, Queens last week. The incident, which was caught on surveillance video, occurred around 6:40 p.m. on Feb. 26.
· Bryan Ke
Over 300 Rally Against Anti-Asian Hate With Asian American Federation in NYC
Hundreds of people gathered at a rally organized by the Asian American Federation (AAF) in New York City to denounce the rising number of anti-Asian attacks. Over 300 New Yorkers joined the city’s elected officials and community leaders at the Rise Up Against Asian Hate rally…
· Carl Samson
Asian Woman Punched and Kicked for Purse With $132 in Queens
A 44-year-old Asian woman was punched, kicked and dragged on the ground during a recent robbery in Queens, NY. The incident, which was caught on security camera, occurred outside an apartment building on 35th Avenue and Linden Place in the neighborhood of Flushing on Feb. 23.
· Carl Samson
Good Samaritan Fatally Stabbed While Helping Fellow Asians Against Robbery
A man was stabbed and killed while standing up for a group of Asian men against robbers in Brooklyn, NY. The incident began inside an illegal gambling den on 58th St. in the neighborhood of Sunset Park at around 9:30 p.m. on Feb. 26.
· Ryan General
Asian Man in Critical Condition After Being Stabbed in the Back With a Butcher Knife in NY Chinatown
Editor’s Note: This article has been edited with an update from the 5th Precinct of the NYPD via Assemblymember Yuh-Line Niou’s Facebook page. An Asian man is in critical but stable condition after getting stabbed by a butcher knife in New York’s Chinatown on Thursday evening.
· Carl Samson
Asian Woman Hit in the Face By Drive-By Pepper Spray in NYC
An Asian woman was reportedly pepper-sprayed while walking along a street in New York City’s SoHo. The incident, which appears to be the latest in the city’s growing number of anti-Asian crimes, occurred on W. Houston Street at around 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 16.
· Carl Samson
UPDATED: NYC Man Who Lost Teeth, Suffered Brain Hemorrhage After ‘Beating’ was Actually Injured After Drinking
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated with information from the conclusion of a police investigation debunking the individual’s initial reported claims of being beaten. It was determined that no attack took place and the incident largely stemmed from the involvement of…
· Michelle Kim
On Anti-Asian Hate Crimes: Who Is Our Real Enemy?
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on Medium and reposted with permission. In recent weeks, there have been over 20 attacks on Asian businesses and people, mostly elders, with little to no coverage from the mainstream news outlets. Videos documenting such…
· Bryan Ke
Andrew Yang Takes Lead in Run for NYC Mayor, According to Poll
Andrew Yang is currently in the lead to become New York City’s next mayor. The 46-year-old entrepreneur and politician received 28% support, according to a recent poll.
· Bryan Ke
Chloe Zhao Becomes First Chinese Female Director Nominated in the Golden Globes
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to correctly report that Zhao is a Chinese filmmaker, not an Asian American. Chloe Zhao has made history as the first Chinese female director to land a nomination at the Golden Globes for her 2020 film “Nomadland.”
· Bryan Ke
Golden Globes Snubs ‘Minari’ Over Controversial Foreign Language Rule
Although “Minari” has received praise from critics, the Golden Globes placed the film under the foreign-language category due to a rule created by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA). According to the HFPA, at least 50% of a film’s main language must be English for it…
· Editorial Staff
Andrew Yang’s Presidential Campaign Had a ‘Toxic’ Bro Culture That Drove Women to Therapy, Report Says
A number of women have reportedly exposed details of their “toxic” experience while working in Andrew Yang’s presidential campaign, which had been dominated by male leadership. In an interview with Business Insider, nine former staffers and volunteers reported being sidelined,…
· Ryan General
Man Bashes NYC Chinatown Deli Clerk With Floor Sign, Flees Scene
A store clerk was attacked in New York Chinatown after telling a customer that the lotto machine was already closed for the night. 🚨WANTED for ASSAULT: On 1/24, 2:15 AM, the individual engaged in a dispute with the victim inside of 52 Canal St in Manhattan. The dispute…
· Bryan Ke
‘Minari’ Named the Best Picture of 2020 by The New York Film Critics Online
The New York Film Critics Online have recently published their Top 10 Films of 2020 list, with “Minari” winning awards such as Best Picture and Best Foreign Language Film. “Minari” was directed by Lee Isaac Chung and produced by A24. The film follows a Korean American family who…
· Carl Samson
Man Attacked by 12 in NYC Chinatown is a Gang Member With 43 Arrests, Police Sources Say
A man who was beaten, slashed, stripped and robbed by a violent mob in Manhattan Chinatown is a known gang member with a lengthy criminal record, according to police sources. The brazen attack, which was caught on surveillance video, occurred at Canal Street and Allen Street…
· Khanh Tran
Andrew Yang is Campaigning for New York City Mayor with Daniel Dae Kim
The former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang officially threw his name in the crowded race for New York City mayor on Thursday morning, promising to rebuild the city ravaged by the coronavirus. The story: According to CNN, Yang announced his candidacy at a rally in…
· Carl Samson
NYT Reporter Warns Conservative Writer Andy Ngo is a ‘Real Threat’, Should Be Censored on Twitter
Sarah Jeong, the New York Times reporter who made headlines in 2018 for antagonizing white people, has branded conservative journalist Andy Ngo “dangerous” and called for his censorship on Twitter. In a tweet posted on Jan. 9, Jeong cited a thread from Donovan Farley, another…
· Carl Samson
NY State Senator Sparks Outrage After Calling Capitol Riots ‘Scarier’ Than 9/11
New York State Sen. John Liu has come under fire after suggesting that the Jan. 6 siege of the U.S. Capitol is “more frightening” than the Sept. 11 attacks. The Taiwan-born lawmaker, who represents the 11th District in northeast Queens, made his remark about an hour before the…
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