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· Michelle De Pacina
Thousands gather across US to celebrate Hindu festival Holi
Holi, a Hindu festival that celebrates the triumph of good over evil, has united diverse crowds across major U.S. cities over the weekend. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Korean American artist Yong Soon Min dies at 70
Yong Soon Min, a Korean American artist who was an outspoken advocate for Asian American art, has died at 70. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Michelin-starred sushi restaurant in NYC criticized for offering smaller portions to women
Sushi Noz, a two-star Michelin restaurant in New York City, has gone viral after a negative review on TikTok criticized it for offering smaller portions to female patrons. The negative review: The video review by Luis Carlos Zaragoza criticized the restaurant for the practice…
· Bryan Ke
Thousands gather for Lunar New Year parades in SF, NYC Chinatown
Tens of thousands of people gathered over the weekend to welcome the Year of the Dragon at the annual Lunar New Year parades in San Francisco and New York City’s Chinatowns. Why it matters: The parades are part of a week-long celebration for multiple cities across the United…
· Bryan Ke
NYC Mayor Eric Adams hosts Lunar New Year celebration
Mayor Eric Adams hosted a Lunar New Year celebration with the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in New York City, where they welcomed the Year of the Dragon. What happened: The reception was supposed to be held at Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New…
· Michelle De Pacina
NYC subway cellist quits performances after assault, calls for better protection
Iain Forrest, a subway cellist in New York City, announced he will be ceasing his performances in stations following a recent assault, wherein he was struck in the head with a metal bottle. What happened: In the now-viral video of the incident, uploaded to X on Feb. 14, Forrest,…
· Bryan Ke
Watch: NYC restaurant serves sushi injected with cannabis oil
A TikTok user recently shared her experience trying cannabis oil-infused sushi from New York omakase restaurant Sushi by Bou. What she’s saying: Detailing her experience, Morgan Raum, who reviews restaurants and bars on social media, says in a video uploaded to TikTok on Feb. 8…
· Bryan Ke
‘Ten Times Better’: New York City Ballet’s first-ever Asian dancer gets spotlight in short doc
The short documentary “Ten Times Better,” which premiered at the Lincoln Center in New York City on Saturday, is highlighting the story of George Lee, the first-ever Asian dancer for the New York City Ballet. Lee’s early life: Born in Hong Kong, Lee, now aged 88, spent two years…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó’ director Sean Wang on authenticity over acclaim
The Academy Award-nominated short film “Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó” was born out of the emotional juxtaposition of joy and silliness amid the backdrop of anti-Asian hate crimes. First-generation Taiwanese American director Sean Wang, who had been living in New York City for over five…
· Michelle De Pacina
The ‘imperfect’ spies: Inside Prime Video’s reimagined ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’
What happens when two underdogs become super spies? What if an action series focused more on “in-between moments” than major spectacles? What if the remake of the 2005 film “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” could reflect the lives of two ordinary, vulnerable people? The creative journey of…
· Michelle De Pacina
Senior Asian couple scammed out of millions, donations sought to save home
Eric Jiang, a 29-year-old entrepreneur, is seeking donations to help save his elderly parents’ home after they had fallen victim to an online investment scam. About the scam: In an interview with NextShark, Jiang shared that his 78-year-old father, Amos, and 73-year-old mother,…
· Bryan Ke
New legislation would expand what can be deemed a hate crime in New York
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. and several other lawmakers have teamed up to introduce new state legislation for New York that would increase the number of charges eligible for hate crime enhancement. Key details: Announced on Monday, the newly introduced…
· Bryan Ke
Police refute Rep. George Santos’ claim his niece was kidnapped by Chinese communists
A New York police official recently revealed that they found no evidence supporting Rep. George Santos’ (R, NY-3) claim that his niece was kidnapped by Chinese Communist Party members. Key details: Santos made the claim during an interview with New York Times reporter Grace…
· Ryan General
South Asian support groups in NYC step up efforts to aid survivors of gender-based violence
Many South Asian survivors are financially dependent on their abusers, exacerbating their isolation
· Carl Samson
NYC bans TikTok on government phones for posing ‘security threat’
New York City has banned social video app TikTok on government-owned devices, citing security concerns. Driving the news: On Wednesday, New York City’s Cyber Command determined that TikTok “posed a security threat to the city’s technical networks.” The social video platform is…
· Michelle De Pacina
NYC repeat offender who hit Asian man with a hammer found guilty
Christian Jeffers, the 49-year-old transgender woman who was arrested for striking an Asian man with a hammer on a Manhattan subway platform last year, was found guilty on multiple charges. The charges: On Wednesday, a jury delivered a guilty verdict in less than a day after…
· Carl Samson
New York’s orange haze reminds Asians in the US of home
Asians living in the U.S. are drawing comparisons between the orange smog that has covered New York City and the air pollution in their home countries. What’s going on: New York and many parts of the East Coast have been breathing in smog for days now. The smoke originates from…
· Ryan General
Asian trailblazers featured in new card game developed by Columbia University students
A creative group of Columbia University students has developed an innovative card game aimed at promoting awareness and appreciation of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) history and culture during AAPI Heritage Month. The game, titled “Trailblazer Heroes,” was created…
· Michelle De Pacina
Broadway community sings farewell to beloved Korean owners of a NYC deli
A TikTok video of New York City’s Broadway community singing farewell to the Korean owners of a beloved sandwich shop in the city’s theater district has gone viral. Starlite Deli was opened in 1984 by Jung Min Kim, 71, and his wife, Jahee Kim, 63, after moving to New York from…
· Bryan Ke
21 people of Asian descent among Time’s 100 Most Influential of 2023
Time magazine has released its list of the 100 Most Influential People of 2023, 21 of which are of Asian descent. Released on Thursday, the list consists of six categories: Artists, Icons, Pioneers, Leaders, Titans and Innovators.