Category Archives: New York

8Asians Visits Asian America: Asian American Writer’s Workshop

Posted on April 11, 2014 by akrypti

Visit Asian America. Asian America is not just an identity or an idea, it’s a place as well. It is America, and certain parts of America distinctly embody the Asian American homeland. Join us as we highlight different Asian American … Continue reading →

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McDonald’s Vs. The Elderly: The Battle Over Seats

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Lily

In Flushing, Queens, McDonald’s employees have been battling the presence of a revolving group of elderly Koreans who sometimes sit at the fast food chain’s tables from dawn to dusk. In the past few months, police have been called in … Continue reading →

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8$: Tested: Documentary about Students Preparing for the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT)

Posted on October 6, 2013 by jozjozjoz

UPDATE: This project successfully raised its funding goal on 10/25/2013 8$ is a series which occasionally highlights interesting crowdfunding projects. Every day, the 8Asians team is inundated by many worthy pitches. We are unable to highlight every one that comes … Continue reading →

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Asian American Family in SUV Chased and Attacked by Motorcycle Gang

Posted on September 30, 2013 by jozjozjoz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ukdkgLYYbw After a fender bender on the road (in which a biker cut off the SUV and was accidentally hit), 33 year-old Manhattan resident Alexian Lien, his wife Rosalyn Ng, and their baby were chased in their black Range Rover … Continue reading →

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Asian American Journalists Have Space to Shine In The Changing Industry

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Shako Liu

Former anchor of The Today Show Ann Curry spoke at the 2013 national convention of Asian American Journalists Association in New York City about keeping faith and passion in the changing industry. Before a flight to the edge of Syria, … Continue reading →

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New York State Outlaws Shark Fin Sales – July 1, 2014

Posted on July 30, 2013 by John

This past July 1st, the ban on shark fin soup took into effect in California. Now, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed into law the banning of the possession and sale of shark fin: “New York is the second … Continue reading →

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12 Year old New York Filipina Cites Cyberbulling in her Suicide Note

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Jeff

12 Year old Filipina American Gabrielle Molina committed suicide last month,  citing cyberbullying in her suicide note.  She joins Audrie Potts and other teens and adolescents around the world for whom cyberbullying was a factor in their deaths.    One doesn’t … Continue reading →

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2013 Open City Fellowship For Writers

Posted on April 2, 2013 by John

Open City magazine and the Asian American Writer’s Workshop are looking for emerging journalists and writers of color to apply for their 2013 Open City Fellowship through the Asian American Writer’s Workshop. They are looking for five new Fellows for … Continue reading →

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New York City Comptroller John Liu Annouces Bid for Mayor

Posted on March 20, 2013 by John

New York City comptroller John Liu announced recently that he is running for mayor, which is not a surprise, since he has always seemed to have openly expressed his ambitions for higher office. As the first Asian American to be … Continue reading →

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Jason Commisso Identified as Suspect in Attacks Targeting Asian Americans in East Harlem

Posted on January 28, 2013 by jozjozjoz

There has been a series of violent muggings in East Harlem that appeared to target Asian Americans, and the suspect is named as Jason Commisso. In all the incidents the suspect followed the victims into their elevators, violently attacked them, … Continue reading →

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Admissions Test Prep: Stepping Stone to Asian Americans, Considered Unfair by Others

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Jeff

New York City’s top academic high schools like Bronx Science (pictured above) and Stuyvesant have one entrance criteria:  performance on the Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT). While many Asian American families look at SHSAT preparation courses as a stepping … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Sandy Alert: Lower Manhattan Chinatown Needs Volunteers to Help

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Ernie

“In the aftermath of [Hurricane] Sandy, Chinatown residents need your help! CAAAV offices will be open to collect food/water, batteries, and flashlights. Volunteers are needed to pass out flyers and food, check in on tenants, and more. Also, if have … Continue reading →

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