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· Michelle De Pacina
Teen arrested for allegedly participating in group attack on Asian man in NYC
Jordan McNamara, an 18-year-old man from Manhattan, was arrested on Friday for allegedly participating in a group attack against a 30-year-old Asian man in New York City last year. The suspect was not charged with a hate crime. Authorities are currently seeking one of the other…
· Carl Samson
Suspect arrested and charged with hate crime for alleged attack on Sikh cab driver at JFK Airport
Mohamed Hassanain, 21, allegedly physically assaulted a Sikh cab driver, called him a “turban guy” and said “go back to your country.” The victim, identified only as Mr. Singh, needed to go to a hospital due to chest and arm pain. Hassanain is facing multiple charges with a hate…
· Carl Samson
Michelle Go, woman who was shoved into path of NYC subway train, helped homeless people for 10 years
Michelle Alyssa Go, 40, was shoved into the path of an oncoming subway train in New York City on Saturday, resulting in her death. Go, described by family members as a “kind” and “intelligent” woman, spent the past 10 years helping homeless people find work. Her alleged killer,…
· Carl Samson
‘Because I’m God’: Man who shoved Asian woman to her death on NYC subway has decades-long rap sheet
Simon Martial, 61, allegedly shoved Michelle Alyssa Go, 40, in front of an oncoming subway train in New York City on Saturday. A second woman told police that Martial initially approached her, and she believed he would push her onto the tracks. Martial has been arrested 10 times…
· Carl Samson
Suspect who shoved Asian man into path of NYC subway train arrested months later for groping
Ronald Lacey, 23, is accused of shoving an Asian man into the path of a subway train in New York City last May. Bystanders managed to flag down the train and pull the victim up to safety. Lacey was arrested on Friday after groping a woman at another subway station last month. A…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘I belong here’: Writer reveals the origin behind ‘Valorant’ Agent Neon, ‘LoL’ Zeri’s voice lines
“League of Legends” revealed their newest champion, Zeri, with an official trailer showcasing her electric magic. A narrative writer for the multiplayer games “League of Legends” and “Valorant” revealed the reason why the characters Zeri and Agent Neon say, “I belong here. We…
· Carl Samson
Elderly Asian man dies 8 months after being stomped in the head while collecting cans in NYC
Yao Pan Ma, 61, was collecting cans to make ends meet when Jarrod Powell allegedly attacked him last April. Ma wound up in a coma, and his health deteriorated until he died last month. The case is being investigated as a homicide but is expected to be upgraded to murder. An…
· Carl Samson
NYC Mayor Eric Adams wants Biden to apologize to Chinese Americans for Trump’s COVID-19 rhetoric
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who was sworn in on Saturday, said President Joe Biden should apologize to the Chinese community for the surge in attacks amid the pandemic. While in office, former President Donald Trump routinely referred to COVID-19 as the “Chinese virus,”…
· Carl Samson
New York passes historic bill that breaks down Asian American data by ethnic group
Historically, Asian Americans have been viewed and treated by many as a monolith. A newly enacted New York bill creates separate categories for Asian ethnic groups in data collection, which would guide policymakers in addressing each community’s unique needs. Gov. Kathy Hochul…
· Carl Samson
Registered sex offender caught raping woman at NYC construction site
A registered sex offender is facing a new set of charges after police caught him raping a woman at a Manhattan construction site on Wednesday. The scene: New York police had to physically pull Darryl Phelps, 61, off the woman at around 1:30 a.m. under scaffolding at a…
· Jiselle Lee
Chinese American WWII veterans receive long-overdue medals of honor for their service
New York City’s Chinatown recognized and presented service medals to Chinese American World War II veterans for their service. Hundreds of people gathered in New York City’s Chinatown on Saturday to attend the Chinese American Citizens Alliance’s veterans ceremony, according to…
· Maina Chen
NYPD reveals that hate crimes against Asians surged 361% in 2021
The NYPD divulged that hate crimes in the city have surged 100% in the last year, with an especially high 361% increase against the Asian community. The numbers: Police executives gave updates on the NYPD Hate Crime Review Panel’s findings and investigations in a conference on…
· Carl Samson
Nurse struck with bike, called anti-Asian slur on NYC subway
A nurse says she has been unable to work since a man hit her from behind with his bike’s handlebars and called her anti-Asian slurs on a subway platform in New York City last weekend. What happened: Atsuko Obando, 54, was heading to work around 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 27 when the…
· Carl Samson
Elderly Asian woman in critical condition after being struck with large rock in NYC
An elderly Asian woman is in critical condition after a man randomly struck her head with a large rock in Queens on Friday morning. What happened: Quiying Ma, 61, was sweeping outside her apartment on 89th Street in Jackson Heights when the incident occurred at around 8 a.m. She…
· Sarah Yukiko
‘What are you doing here, Asian?’: Three suspects sought by police for group attack on NYC man
Three suspects are being sought out in connection with an attack on a 30-year-old Asian man in New York City on October 23. Reported incident: Security footage from the incident provided the New York Police Department with images of the attack and perpetrators.
· Carl Samson
Asian Americans moved toward GOP candidates in NYC — a warning sign for Democrats
Asian Americans heavily favored GOP candidate Curtis Sliwa in New York City’s mayoral election, prompting Democratic leaders to call for more attention toward the community. The rundown: While Democrat Eric Adams comfortably secured the city’s top office, Sliwa won significantly…
· Sarah Yukiko
Japan’s former princess Mako and her husband officially relocate to NYC
Former Japanese Princess Mako Komuro and husband Kei Komuro arrived in New York City on Sunday, confirming earlier speculation that the couple would relocate after marriage. Life after royalty: Mako, the granddaughter of former emperor Akihito, renounced her royal title to marry…
· Ryan General
NYPD looking for knife-wielding man who attacked, sprayed unknown substance at men for speaking Cantonese
A knife-wielding man allegedly mocked a group of middle-aged Asian men outside a seafood restaurant in Brooklyn before physically attacking them. Violent encounter: On Tuesday around 8:30 p.m., three unnamed patrons, who were aged 51, 56, and 57, were chatting in front of Golden…
· Bryan Ke
NYC substitute teacher suspended for allegedly sharing COVID-19 conspiracy theories to children
A substitute teacher in New York was suspended for allegedly sharing COVID-19 origin conspiracy theories and criticizing China’s communist party in front of fifth-grade students. What happened: The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday when Peshe Schiller, 70, filled in for…
· Editorial Staff
2021 Halloween costume roundup: Asian celebs slayed and spooked as their favorite characters
Dressed as characters from “Squid Game” to “Scooby-Doo” to “The Lion King” to… more “Squid Game,” 2021 featured a mix of the unexpected and expected in Halloween costume choices from Asian and Asian American celebrities. Jhené Aiko as Tiana from “Princess and the Frog”:
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