–Attempted murder charges have been filed against a suspect who allegedly stabbed a 36-year-old Asian man in the back in Chinatown. Prosecutors have decided not to charge the suspect with a hate crime. [ABC News]
–There was a big rally in Foley square yesterday to make a strong statement against anti-Asian violence and racism. [Channel 7]
–“American Dream Tarnished;” Jason Wang of Xi’an Famous Foods conveys what it’s like dealing with anti-Asian racism. [The New York Times]
–YouTuber XiaoMaNYC is handing out $1,000 tips at his favorite Chinatown restaurants. [The New York Post]
–Jing Fong’s unionized workers are protesting the restaurant’s decision to close its dining room permanently and calling on landlord Jonathan Chu to help save Chinatown’s largest banquet hall. [Eater]
–Surprisingly, New York City galleries, including the Lower East Side’s own James Fuentes, are doing pretty well during the pandemic. [Bloomberg]
–A look back at the history of Kossar’s. [Gothamist]
–Tres Leches Cafe opens a new location on Orchard Street. [Gothamist]
