Zohran Mamdani’s pledge against billionaires, wealth inequality

Fresh from clinching the Democratic nomination to become New York City’s next mayor, Zohran Mamdani continues to ignite discussions with his...

Top New York establishment Dems still withhold Mamdani endorsements

Prominent New York Democrats have declined to endorse NYC mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani even as they now defend him after President Donald ...

Mamdani’s historic win signals new era for Indian Americans in US politics

New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, a self-proclaimed democratic socialist, won New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary on Tuesday...

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 f...

NYC Chinatown residents unveil alternative plan to relocate ‘mega jail’

Community advocates in Manhattan’s Chinatown unveiled a new proposal last week calling for the relocation of a controversial, borough-based ...

These Filipino American women are using comedy to smash Asian stereotypes

Patricia Dinglasan, a former corporate beauty executive from the Bay Area, was pregnant with her second child when she decided to trade safe...

Netflix to launch immersive ‘Squid Game’ experience in NYC

Squid Game: The Experience is an immersive adventure launching in New York City on Oct. 11, ahead of the second season’s Dec. 26 debut. Part...

NYC India Day Parade float criticized as anti-Muslim

The India Day Parade in New York City on Sunday has sparked controversy due to its inclusion of a float that features a model of the Ram Man...

Cardi B responds to backlash for referring to Met Gala designer only as ‘Asian’

Cardi B faced online criticism after forgetting the name of her Met Gala dress designer and referring to them only as “Asian,” prompting her...

NYC sees surge in Asian American GOP candidates for 2024 elections

New York City is witnessing a surge in Asian American Republican candidates for the 2024 elections, particularly in Queens, Brooklyn and Man...

Suspect charged for slashing man with katana in NYC claims self-defense

One of the two brothers charged for injuring a drunk man with a katana in New York City’s Chinatown in 2020 insisted that the other group st...

Acclaimed Tokyo sushi chef to make US debut with $1,000 omakase experience in NYC

Legendary Tokyo sushi chef Hidefumi Namba is coming to New York City next month to host a special omakase dinner experience with a door char...

NYC ramen restaurant employs virtual cashiers Zooming in from the Philippines

A new restaurant chain in New York City has sparked discussion due to its cashiers working from home from the Philippines.  Key points: ...

Bowen Yang, Matt Rogers’ parody awards show finds new home in NYC

Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers’ brainchild parody awards show, “Las Culturistas” Culture Awards (LCCA), has found a new home in Brooklyn, New Yo...

New York set to become first US city to charge congestion toll

New York has moved closer to becoming the first U.S. city to implement traffic congestion tolls. Key points: ...

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.  ...

Hundreds gathered nationwide to honor victims of Atlanta spa shootings

The Asian Justice Movement organized events nationwide to commemorate the deadly shooting spree at three metro Atlanta massage spas nearly t...

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 smal...

Video: Senior Asian man attacked during NYC road rage incident

A senior Asian man was squished between two cars and nearly run over in a road rage incident in New York City last week. What happened: The ...

70% of Asian Americans in NYC continue to feel unsafe: study

In a recent study, The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) examined the sense of safety among Asian Americans in New York City, finding that mo...

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 Francisc...

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 say...

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 onlin...

Ronny Chieng shares full-circle moment photo with his wife in NYC

Malaysian Chinese comedian and actor Ronny Chieng shared a throwback photo with his wife in New York City, reflecting on his journey to head...

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 ...

South Asian New York Fashion Week set to return for its second year

South Asian New York Fashion Week (SANYFW), which brings South Asian designers from around the world to Manhattan, is kicking off this weeke...

NYC mayor calls on city council to not close down Rikers Island due to public safety issues

New York Mayor Eric Adams has called on the city council to reevaluate the plan to close down Rikers Island Prison Complex in 2027 due to hi...

Siblings make progress after NYC hammer attack that killed their mother, left them fighting for life

The pair of siblings who survived the brutal hammer attack that killed their mother in their Brooklyn home last week are now on the road to ...

Pokémon Go Fest 2023 kicks off in New York City

After catching ‘em all in London and Osaka, Japan, Pokémon Go Fest 2023 is now set to kick off in New York City on Friday. Key details: Firs...

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 ...

Man wanted for yelling anti-Asian remarks, punching victim repeatedly on NYC subway

The New York Police Department is looking for a man who allegedly shouted anti-Asian remarks before assaulting a victim in Long Island City ...

NYC hosts 9-man volleyball tournament exclusively for Chinese, Asian Americans

Volleyball players from all over North America competed in this year’s New York Mini (NYMini) nine-man volleyball tournament over the weeken...

Asian man, 86, killed by scooter-riding gunman in NYC multiple shooting

An 86-year-old Asian man was fatally shot by a scooter-riding gunman in a shooting rampage that injured three others in Brooklyn and Queens,...

Diwali becomes public school holiday in New York City

Diwali is now set to become a public school holiday in New York City, Mayor Eric Adams announced on Monday. What it is: Diwali is a South As...

Ex-NYPD sergeant, 2 Chinese citizens convicted of stalking US family for China’s government

A former New York Police Department sergeant and two other individuals who were accused of harassing Chinese dissidents in the U.S. have bee...

4 dead, 2 critically injured in NYC Chinatown e-bike shop fire

At least four people were killed and two others were critically injured following a multiple-alarm fire that ripped through an e-bike repair...