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· Carl Samson
Federal raid on Manhattan’s Chinatown sparks fear among Asian Americans
Federal agents targeting street vendors in Manhattan’s Chinatown earlier this week detained nine immigrants on counterfeiting charges, an enforcement action that has heightened anxiety among Asian American locals about becoming the next targets of immigration raids. What…
· Carl Samson
Mamdani faces pushback over plan to end gifted program
Democratic mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani is facing criticism for proposing to end gifted programs for kindergartners in New York City public schools. About his plan: If elected, Mamdani would eliminate kindergarten admission to the gifted and talented program, reviving a…
· Ryan General
FilAm assemblyman Steven Raga among 71 arrested at Manhattan ICE protest
Assemblyman Steven Raga, the first Filipino American elected to the New York State Legislature, was arrested last week during a protest at 26 Federal Plaza in lower Manhattan. He and other lawmakers attempted to access the 10th floor on Sept. 18, where ICE has been detaining…
· Carl Samson
‘Muslims don’t belong here’: Texas man accused of threatening Mamdani
A Texas man pleaded not guilty Wednesday to hate crime charges for allegedly threatening New York State Assemblyman and New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani with death. The allegations: Jeremy Fistel, 44, is accused of sending Mamdani threats through various channels…
· Carl Samson
Mamdani finally secures Hochul’s endorsement
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul endorsed Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani on Sunday, declaring in a New York Times op-ed that she has confidence in his ability to lead the city through current challenges. What Hochul’s backing means: Hochul’s decision to support Mamdani…
· Editorial Staff
Supreme Court OKs racial profiling by ICE
The Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision Monday lifted restrictions on federal immigration raids in Los Angeles, sparking fears among communities of color that they could face racial profiling under expanded enforcement powers. Driving the news: The Supreme Court granted the Trump…
· Carl Samson
Asian American leaders urge New York governor to sign AANHPI education bill
New York State Sen. John Liu (D-16) and Assemblymember Grace Lee (D-65) led a coalition rally at City Hall Wednesday urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign the AANHPI Education Equity Act before students return to classrooms. About the legislation: Liu and Lee’s bill (S7855E/A8463E),…
· Carl Samson
Over 100 Southeast Asian immigrants deported in recent operations
The Trump administration conducted deportations targeting Southeast Asian immigrants last week, breaking their families apart as they are sent to Laos and Vietnam. How it happened: One military aircraft that carried detainees from Detroit reportedly departed on Aug. 11, with…
· Carl Samson
South Asian NYPD officer killed in mass shooting is honored nationwide
Thousands of police officers from across the country joined New York’s South Asian community Thursday to mourn Didarul Islam, the NYPD officer slain in a mass shooting at a Manhattan office building earlier this week. About Didarul Islam: Islam, 36, was fatally shot by Shane…
· Carl Samson
Democrats’ historic unfavourability reflects setbacks with Asian American voters
A staggering 63% of voters now hold an unfavorable view of the Democratic Party, according to a new Wall Street Journal poll — the highest share in the publication’s surveys dating back to 1990. Key findings: The latest poll, conducted from July 16-20, shows Democrats trailing…
· Carl Samson
New York ends STEM race-based policy amid anti-Asian claims
The New York Department of Education has reportedly eliminated race-based admissions criteria for a major STEM enrichment program following a federal lawsuit by Asian parents who alleged discrimination against their children. Catch up The controversy centers on the Science and…
· Carl Samson
What new polls say about Zohran Mamdani
Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani holds a commanding 10-point lead over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in New York City’s mayoral general election, while incumbent Mayor Eric Adams trails significantly in fourth place, according to recent polling. By the numbers Multiple surveys…
· Carl Samson
Starbucks killer? China’s largest coffee chain makes US debut
Luckin Coffee, China’s largest coffee chain that overtook Starbucks in its home market, opened its first two U.S. locations in Manhattan on Monday. Where they are: Luckin opened stores at 755 Broadway in Greenwich Village near New York University and 800 6th Avenue in NoMad,…
· Carl Samson
Zohran Mamdani poised to become NYC’s next mayor
New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani is set to make history as the first Indian American and first Muslim mayor of New York City, defeating former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in a stunning upset. By the numbers: Mamdani secured 43.5% of first-choice votes compared to Cuomo’s 36.4% after…
· Carl Samson
Missing Hawaii woman intentionally missed her flight to New York, police say
Los Angeles police have determined that Hannah Kobayashi, a 30-year-old Hawaii creative who had been missing for weeks, intentionally missed a flight to New York in early November. What we know: Kobayashi, originally from Maui, vanished after missing her connecting flight from…
· Bryan Ke
Former ‘America’s Next Top Model’ finalist sues Ye for sexual assault
Jenn An, a former “America’s Next Top Model” finalist, has sued Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, for sexual assault and strangulation. Filed in New York’s Southern District Court on Friday, the suit claims that the incident occurred on Sept. 7, 2010, at the Hotel Chelsea in New…
· Ryan General
Ke Huy Quan to star in Christmas Eve action thriller ‘Fairytale in New York’
Academy Award-winner Ke Huy Quan is set to star in Lionsgate’s action thriller “Fairytale in New York.” Directed by Jalmari Helander (“Sisu”), the film follows an unassuming New York City cab driver who finds himself in a relentless pursuit to recover his son’s stolen Christmas…
· Ryan General
Wanna see Shohei? World Series tickets are the most expensive ever
The 2024 World Series between the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers is breaking records with the most expensive tickets in history. The average ticket price for the first two games of the series has more than doubled from last year, reaching $1,700. This surpasses the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Joe, Clara Tsai make history as first Asian American owners to win WNBA championship
Joe and Clara Tsai became the first Asian American owners to win a WNBA championship after their team, the New York Liberty, defeated the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in Game 5 of the finals on Sunday. The Tsais have owned the Liberty since 2019, with Clara having primary control of the…
· Carl Samson
Court revives suit alleging anti-Asian student bias in NYC school admissions
A federal appeals court has revived a lawsuit alleging that changes to New York City’s admissions process for selective public high schools discriminated against Asian American students. The decision comes amid broader scrutiny of admissions policies following a Supreme Court…
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