It's well known that people peddling fake goods in Chinatown will go to extraordinary lengths to -- literally -- keep making a quick buck, But could it be that they're actually using a funeral supply store on Mulberry Street...
A case filed in Federal court this week offers a rare glimpse into the shadowy world of human trafficking in Chinatown. According to Courthouse News Service, an immigration attorney and two other suspects were arrested on Tuesday in connection...
Neighbors ask me: Do you buy fish in Chinatown? I do. “Where?,” is the next question. It’s not quite that simple. Buying seafood is a caveat emptor scenario; ignorance is not rewarded.
I know people who rarely eat seafood at...
The Landmarks Preservation Commission voted unanimously yesterday to protect the former Citizens Savings Bank, 54-58 Bowery, in the shadow of the Manhattan Bridge. The 1924 gold-domed, Beaux Arts-style building (now an HSBC branch) is one of the neighborhood's most...
It's a time of change in the neighborhood's police precincts. Earlier this week we reported that 7th Precinct Deputy Inspector Nancy Barry was transferred to the Upper West Side. As World Journal notes, the 5th Precinct also has new...
This Sunday, August 7, from 11-4, Asian Americans for Equality hosts its annual Chinatown Summer Streets Festival. Held in Columbus Park and along Bayard between Baxter and Mott Streets, the festival promotes Chinatown businesses and highlights the cultural and historical...
When the weather gets hot I like spicy food, but I don’t like spending a long time in a hot kitchen. This meal is quick to make, cost-effective and all the ingredients are available in the neighborhood. The cucumber,...
For the past several months, supporters and opponents of the Chinatown Business Improvement District have argued bitterly about whether businesses, property owners and residents see a need for the proposed organization. As a City Council vote on the BID...
Nom Wah Tea Parlor proprietor Wilson Tang emailed us last night with news of a little get-together at his newly renovated Doyers Street restaurant. Everyone's invited to stop by July 27th for a "Summer Get Down in Chinatown," co-sponsored...
The NYC Department of Transportation has trained its eye on the myriad problems of Chinatown's streets: curbside parking difficulties, crowded sidewalks, confusing signage and other factors that make getting around one of Manhattan's busiest neighborhoods difficult.
After several press events announcing their...
