Traffic lights were installed at the intersection of Pell St and the Bowery several weeks ago which left some residents scratching their heads. The Lights located between Bayard and Doyers street left locals confused when they crossed and were met… Read More »Chinatown Gets new traffic light but no Crosswalk
An exhibit highlighting the history and contributions of Toisanese in America is opening at the A & C Cultural Center located at 76 Mott Street. The exhibit is curated by Kim Mui who also teaches conversational Cantonese & Toisanese in… Read More »Toisan History Exhibit Opens in Chinatown
A solemn procession made its way through Chinatown Saturday morning July 8. Mr and Mrs Wu who were victims of a devastating fire June 20 were laid to rest. The Wu’s who lived above the HQ E-bike repair shop located… Read More »Chinatown fire Victims Laid to Rest
It’s not only rain that’s been falling on our streets. Early Saturday morning July 8, a metal I-beam fell from the scaffolding enshrouding 70 Mulberry Street. The scaffolding was erected a week ago by DCAS (department of citywide services) contractors… Read More »All That’s Falling Isn’t Rain
Yu & Me Books which suffered water damage resulting from a smoldering fire on July 4th has started a GoFundMe fundraising campaign to aid in recovery efforts. Proprietor Lucy Yu put up the fundraising link July 6 two days after… Read More »You & Me Books Fundraiser
The FDNY conducted an inspection early June 26 at the 91 Canal E-Bike shop and uncovered numerous violations and imminent safety hazards. Just a week after the deadly fire at 80 Madison Street caused by E-bike batteries which claimed 4… Read More »Ticking Time Bombs
The afternoon quiet of Chinatown on a gloomy 4Th of July holiday was shattered by the sound of fire engines racing to yet another building fire in Chinatown. This time at 42 Mulberry Street. At around 1:50pm residents of a… Read More »Fire Strikes Again In Chinatown
As the first victim of a deadly fire in the early morning hours of June 20 at 80 Madison Street is set to be laid to rest. A long-established Chinatown nonprofit is helping families cope and make funeral arraignments. The… Read More »Fundraiser For Victims of Deadly Chinatown Fire
The DOT NYC department of transportation started replacing missing street signs on Chinatown Street corners that had been removed due to damage or otherwise destroyed by construction walls. Last August 2022 Crews from the DOT showed up early on Mott… Read More »Election Year Shenanigans
FLA LLC is calling it quits at 5 Chatham square After having it’s application denied for an OP (full liquor) from the CB3 (community board 3) SLA liquor committee on June 12 FLA LLC is calling it quits for a… Read More »Calling It quits