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President Biden: Hate crimes against Asian Americans must stop (Associated Press, USA Today) 3/18/2021

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AAPI Rally Against Hate: Support Atlanta Victims, organized by AAPIs Against Hate

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Asians Fighting Injustice Launch Fund, organized by Benjamin Wei

Help the owners of Louie's pizza after a stabbing, organized by Melanie Brussat

Help my grandmother recover from this trauma, organized by John Chen

Recognizing Samba Guisse: "My Job is Just to Help", organized by Kate Creps

Stop the hate crime, Chak Keung Chan badly beaten, organized by Angie Cheung

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Help and Support for Yao Pan Ma, organized by Phillip Lim

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COVID Testing available for MTA Employees

MTA currently has a new COVID "Vaccination or Test" program. It is a program that allow employees the option of either getting vaccinated or getting tested at over 130 locations in addition to many subway/railroad stations - and on company time! (Check with your supervisor for further details.) There are currently 2 test options available: nasal or saliva. Testing is available and open to all MTA employees and it is FREE! If you have not been vaccinated, make sure you get a weekly test. Not only is it required, but it helps you and your fellow workers know that proper efforts are being made to ensure everyone's safety. Vaccinated or not, one can still catch the virus and it is always good to be on the safe side and take a COVID test regularly. It is an opportunity for all of us to take care of ourselves and each other.

This is definitely a great example of the MTA's commitment to being an “Employer of Choice”. 👍 Why? It shows a conscious effort to acknowledge the diverse groups and individuals that this organization is comprised of as well as respecting our differences, providing choices without being judgmental and doing everything possible to keep us and our customers safe and healthy. MTA has provided an option whereas many other agencies and companies have simply imposed a vaccination mandate with no options. That choice is available and it’s up to you not to waste the opportunity.

For many (as you’ve seen in the news/media) vaccination is preferred, but if you choose not to vaccinate, please be sure to make every effort to do your weekly Covid testing. Please help spread the word to your colleagues about the MTA COVID Vaccination or Test program.

Vax or unvax, please remember to be kind and respectful to each other!

Stay Safe and Be Healthy! 🙏🙏🙏

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IN THE NEWS around the WORLD

April 2022

Meals for Unity AAPI Community FairCome celebrate M4U's anniversary at our community fair, filled with AAPI food, merchants & performances! Proceeds go towards our meal fund.

March 2022

Pizza shop owner and dad stabbed 10 times trying to help Asian woman during street robberyLouie Suljovic and his dad intervened when they saw a 61-year-old woman of Korean descent in trouble. “We take care of our community," he told TODAY.

'Heroes': NYC pizzeria owner and his dad stabbed while rushing to aid of Asian woman being robbed

Filipinos in New York told to be alert vs violent attacks, hate crimesMANILA, Philippines — Following the violent pushing of two senior Filipinas that led to injuries, the Philippine Consulate General in New York advised Filipinos on Sunday to remain

Inside NYC’s skyrocketing anti-Asian violence: How hate speech led to hate crimesNot a single hate crime against Asian Americans had been reported to the NYPD in 2020. But by the end of that year, there were 30 — a 900-percent surge from just three recorded in 2019.

Man's Anti-Asian Tirade on New York City Subway Recorded"I'm racist. I'm proud of what I say," the man said during his rant.

Man on NYC Subway Tells Asian Woman, 'I think All Asians should die' – AsAmNewsA man on a New York City subway told an Asian woman that he thinks “all Asians should die.” Kat Yen, a theater director, was riding the 42nd street subway on March 5. It was her first day back in New York City, and she had just gone to see a play. On the ride […]

Woman of Asian Descent Is Latest to Die After an Attack in New York CityIn November, a man with a large rock assaulted GuiYing Ma in Queens, leaving her with lacerations to the face and head, the police said.

Asian woman, 62, attacked with rock in New York dies after 10 weeks in comaGuiYing Ma, 62, allegedly struck outside her home in Queens in November, was fourth Asian American killed in city in two months

‘Can I be next?’ Rally against anti-Asian violence held in Times SquareHundreds gathered in Times Square Wednesday to denounce anti-Asian violence a year after the Atlanta spa shootings — with many saying crime is too common in the Big Apple.

Person of Interest in Anti-Asian Attack Spree Barricades Self in Midtown Public LibraryA person of interest is in custody in connection with a string of more than a half-dozen anti-Asian attacks in Manhattan in a single day — after he barricaded himself inside the New York Public Library in midtown, two law enforcement sources familiar with the matter said. The man was taken to the 7th precinct — the headquarters of the…

New York police search for suspect who assaulted seven Asian womenIn the span of two hours on Sunday night, a man allegedly punched, shoved or elbowed the women without provocation

NYC suspect who hit Asian man with hammer has 47 prior arrests, threatens killing spree when she is released

Suspect in Manhattan subway hammer attack charged with hate crimes, threatened to kill police: court docsManhattan prosecutors charged Christian Jeffers, 48, with assault as a hate crime, weapons possession, and related offenses for the attack Tuesday that landed a 29-year-old man in the ER bleeding from his head. Jeffers was ordered held on $300,000 bail.

As dangerous perps keep walking free, Hochul and sane Dems must insist: No state budget without criminal-justice fixesFinally, some Democrats in the Legislature are pushing to fix the insane no-bail law.

Two years after COVID shut down NYC, MTA chairman reflects on effort to save transit agency“The MTA has survived an existential threat to its existence and is now poised to deliver on its role in the city and the region’s revival,” MTA chairman Janno Lieber said during a news conference at Grand Central Terminal.

NYPD top cop Keechant Sewell says bail reform law ‘needs to change’NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell said New York State’s bail reform law “absolutely” needs to change on “The Cats Roundtable” radio show hosted by John Catsimatidis.

NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell calls for an end to bail reform lawsNew York City Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell, left, on Sunday called for an end to the state's woke bail reform laws amid the city's growing crime wave.

How Can NYC Make Shelters Safer? We Asked Four People on the Front LinesA longtime shelter resident, an advocate for homeless people, an academic expert, and the union president representing shelter security officers on what can be done.

Readers sound off on public safety, Sesame Street and truck parking finesManhattan: Last week, my partner and I went to the Chase Bank on 95th St. and Broadway to withdraw some money. I exited the bank a few seconds before he did, and was approached by a man who lurched towards me. I am an elderly, hard-of-hearing woman. Because of my hearing loss, I didn’t hear what followed.

Analysis | How About We Keep Wearing Masks on Trains and Subways Forever?Mandates are on the way out but encouraging a culture of face coverings on public transportation would be a win for everybody.

Russian police jail kids who took flowers and 'No to War' signs to Ukraine's embassyThe children were still clutching their flowers as they sat in custody. Police reportedly threatened mothers with losing their parental rights.

Jewish man recalls hate-fueled confrontation with Bronx feces attack suspect: ‘I saw the evil in his eyes’ (EXCLUSIVE)“F---ing Jew!” Frank Abrokwa allegedly yelled at the 46-year-old victim. “I’m going to kill you!”

Sanctions will have a "devastating" impact on RussiaWhat economic sanctions mean for Russia and the world, explained by an expert.

The Improbable Rise and Endless Heroism of Volodymyr ZelenskyHow the comedian turned Ukrainian president gained control of something no army can wrest away: the narrative.

Everything you need to know about new mask and vaccine mandates in New YorkA return to normalcy is on the horizon in the Big Apple as city and state officials move to rescind a series of COVID-19 mandates but pandemic restrictions aren’t totally over just yet.

February 2022

I On Politics - Queens GazetteLUNAR NEW YEAR, YEAR OF THE TIGER: Elected officials released statements in commemoration of Lunar New Year which commenced on Tuesday, February 1: Meng: Make Lunar New Year A Federal Holiday – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng, First Vice Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, announced that she has introduced new legislation to create a federal holiday for Lunar […]

Anti-capitalism is flooding TikTok as young people question a life that prioritizes productivity over well-beingWork is life for many Americans, and the obsession with endless productivity is taking a toll. Many have taken to TikTok to explain their frustration.

Hate crimes up 46% in 2021: NYC reported 96% spike, LA 71% increaseA Study by Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at California State San Bernardino shows a 46% increase in hate crimes across the nation's largest cities including New York and LA

Man indicted for hate crime killing of Asian man in New York‘As alleged, Jarrod Powell selectively attacked Mr Ma for no other reason than his race,’ Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg says

How to Talk to Your Children About Russia Invading Ukraine, and What You Can Do To HelpRussia's military invaded Ukraine, causing civilians all over the country to leave their homes and retreat to bomb shelters and subway stations. Here's how to help families in need.

Lunar/Chinese New Year an a US National Holiday?

TransportAsian says "YEAH!"

If you want to read more, click here. Learn more about the bill by US Representative Meng, click here.

“For Asian Americans, Lunar New Year is an incredibly important, festive and deeply traditional holiday,” said Rep. Meng. “It’s the most significant time of year for the Asian American community, and is celebrated in the U.S. and across the globe. It has also been observed for thousands of years. With Asian Americans being the fastest growing population in our country, and with the popularity of the holiday continuing to grow, it makes sense to make Lunar New Year a federal holiday. The time has come to make this happen. My bill, coupled with my resolution, would demonstrate that the holiday celebrated by millions is also valued by their government. I look forward to shepherding these measures through the House, and I am excited to wish everyone celebrating a very happy Lunar New Year!”

Lunar New Year celebrates the culture, heritage and contributions of Asian Americans, and this year begins the year of the Tiger which symbolizes a competitive nature, courage, and ambition.

NYS Senator John Liu – “The Lunar New Year is an important holiday in our community when families, friends and communities come together to reflect on the past, and gear up for a new year of good fortune.

Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul on Lunar New YearI am proud to join New York's communities of Asian heritage in the time-honored tradition of celebrating the Lunar New Year.

Mayor Adams' Statement on Lunar New Year

January 2022

Michelle Go, woman who was shoved into path of NYC subway train, helped homeless people for 10 yearsMichelle Alyssa Go, the woman pushed to her death by a homeless man in New York City, had advocated for homeless people for over 10 years, according to fellow volunteers.

Bay Area Native Identified as Woman Pushed to Her Death at NYC Subway Station

Opinion: NYC Needs a Mayor’s Commission on Asian American and Pacific Islander Affairs‘AAPI New Yorkers deserve to be heard in the halls of power, and we need a mayor who will recapture our diverse communities’ support and confidence.’

An Asian man injured in an unprovoked attack in New York last April has died, officials sayYao Pan Ma, a 62-year-old Asian man who police said was bashed in the head in an unprovoked attack in East Harlem, New York, last April, died from his injuries eight months later on New Year's Eve, a family spokesperson told CNN Saturday.

Woman killed after man pushes her in front of subway train inside Times Square stationThe male suspect has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the incident.

An Asian Woman Died After A Man Pushed Her In Front Of A Subway Train In Times Square"This was a senseless, absolutely senseless, act of violence."

Gemma Chan on the truth about her father’s life at sea: ‘He knew what it was like to have nothing’The actor knew her father had served in the merchant navy, but it wasn’t until she read about Britain’s mistreatment of Chinese seamen in the 40s that she understood just how much his experiences had shaped her family

Biden administration to scrap Trump plan for wider Alaska oil drilling

Janno Lieber Confirmed as MTA Chair by State SenateJanno Lieber, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s pick for chair of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, was approved by the state senate on Thursday.

Suspect arrested and charged with hate crime in alleged attack on Sikh taxi driver at JFK AirportA man has been arrested and charged with a hate crime after an alleged attack on a taxi driver at New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport earlier this month, a criminal complaint states.

In a First for Pakistan, a Woman Is Cleared to Become a Supreme Court JusticeJustice Ayesha A. Malik’s nomination, intensely opposed by some lawyers that have threatened to strike, was hailed by others as an important victory in improving representation for women.

Hochul officially nominates Janno Lieber for top MTA job | amNewYorkGovernor Kathy officially nominated Metropolitan Transportation Authority acting Chairperson and CEO Janno Lieber to keep his job at the top of the state-controlled transit agency.

Second Avenue Subway rolls into next federal grant phase: Hochul | amNewYorkFederal Transportation officials have moved the Second Avenue Subway extension into the next phase of a federal grant program, Governor Kathy Hochul said in a

The Boy King of YouTubeTen-year-old Ryan Kaji and his family have turned videos of him playing with toys into a multimillion-dollar empire. Why do so many other kids want to watch?

Vandals deface historic Chinese garden in Vancouver’s Chinatown with graffiti, urine and feces

New variant with multiple mutations discovered in FrancePublic health officials say the B.1.640.2 variant is not a concern at this time.

FDA Recalls 200,000 Unauthorized Flowflex COVID Rapid TestsIt’s estimated that over 200,000 units of the at-home test have been in U.S. circulation.

You Tested Positive for Covid. Now What?The Omicron variant has fueled a rise in Covid-19 cases across the United States. Here’s what you need to know if you get infected.

CDC Study: Natural Immunity Provides Significantly More Protection Against COVID Than Vaccination OnlyA CDC study shows that those who have recovered from COVID-19 have more protection against infection than those who have only been vaccinated.

Olympian Suni Lee: I've Received 'So Much Hate' for Relationship with Jaylin SmithReigning Olympic all-around champion Suni Lee said recently that she has received negative reactions from the Hmong community for being in an interracial...

New York COVID Rate Continues to Fall, NYC Now Nearly Lowest 7-Day Average in StateNew York’s battle against the omicron COVID-19 variant continues to head in the right direction following the dramatic surge in the midst of the holiday season, with numbers seemingly leveling off of late and officials seeing a possible light at the end of the tunnel.

Lift the vax mandate, Mayor AdamsOn Thursday, the US Supreme Court blocked the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate on private employers. Mayor Eric Adams should take the Supremes’ hint and drop the similar city mandate on…

FedEx warns of shipment delays as Omicron leads to staffing shortage

Staffing shortages from omicron variant hitting SMART bus routes, schedules hard

As nurses grapple with burnout and staffing shortages, new guidance has them fearing for their own health"We are dying. And we are not replaceable. Patients die due to short staffing. And staffing has never been as short as it is now," one nurse said.

US Army testing universal coronavirus vaccine against all variantsScientists at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research are leading a massive project aimed at developing a universal coronavirus vaccine that can provide protection against all SARS-CoV-2 variants. A handful of newly published studies are reporting successful preclinical results and Phase 2 human…

Toxic Workplace Culture Is a Bigger Driver of the Great Resignation Than Pay

West Bengal adopts mass infection policy amid India’s COVID-19 surge

Eat Prey LoveThe original book is far more grisly than the beloved Disney classic—and has an unsettling message about humanity. Kathryn Schulz on Felix Salten’s “Bambi,” and a new translation by Jack Zipes.

Doctors have an arsenal of Covid-19 treatments, but setbacks and shortages are undercutting optionsDoctors have an arsenal of Covid-19 treatments, but setbacks and shortages are undercutting the options.

A year in, experts assess Biden's hits and misses on handling the pandemicWhen he came into office, Biden launched an ambitious seven-point plan for defeating the virus. Here's how experts score his results.

The Postal Service is now taking orders for free COVID-19 test kitsThe at-home tests are expected to be delivered by USPS later this month. The White House said the site is in "beta testing" and will be launched formally Wednesday.

Man gets genetically-modified pig heart in world-first transplantDavid Bennett, 57, is doing well three days after the experimental surgery, doctors say.

Should you use a throat swab or nose swab to find the omicron variant?

Tennis star Djokovic vows to stay and compete in Australia after visa victoryNovak Djokovic won his appeal to stay in Australia on Monday after the country’s authorities barred entry to the tennis star over his Covid-19 vaccination status.

San Francisco officials tell residents not to call 911 amid Omicron surgeThe virus has depleted the ranks of emergency and essential workers, leaving California’s health system critically strained

Opinion: Even Canadians fear US democracy could end soon

Home COVID Tests To Be Covered By Insurers Starting SaturdayPrivate health insurers will be required to cover up to eight home coronavirus tests per month for those on their plans.

New patent-free COVID vaccine developed as “gift to the world”A new COVID-19 vaccine, developed by researchers from the Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, is being offered patent-free to vaccine manufacturers across the world. Human trials have shown the vaccine to be safe and effective, with India already authorizing its use as…

December 2021

Plus-Size Asian Models Say the Industry Still Has Work To DoThese three models want to be the representation they never had.

NYPD reports 361 percent increase in anti-Asian hate crimes since last yearNew crime statistics in New York City show a significant increase in anti-Asian hate crimes this past year.

Betty White, Beloved By All, Dies At 99 Years OldThe "Golden Girl" died on Dec. 31.

This doctor commutes 800 miles to provide abortion services in underserved communitiesEmboldened by attacks on abortion rights, a new generation of doctors travels by plane, train and Uber to provide care.

Amid Covid surge, New York City subway forced to cut back serviceThe Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which is responsible for managing the New York City region's public transit, announced that there will be fewer trains running this week due to the Covid-19 surge in New York.

November 2021

Celebrate Native American and Alaska Native Heritage MonthLearn more about the diverse experiences and cultures of Native Americans and Alaska Natives with this streaming collection of films.

Dr. Kamal Ranadive's 104th BirthdayDr. Kamal Ranadive's 104th Birthday! #GoogleDoodle

WOMEN IN RAIL 2021 - Railway AgeRAILWAY AGE, NOVEMBER 2021 ISSUE: Railway Age’s Women in Rail awards recognize leaders for driving their businesses forward while making a difference in the industry and in their communities.

October 2021

Asian American studies takes major leap forward

Exclusive: Squid Game is Netflix's 'biggest ever' series launch "Squid Game" — a fictional drama from South Korea — is Netflix's "biggest-ever series at launch," the streaming company exclusively told CNN on Tuesday.

October is Filipino American History Month. Here's why. | Race and CultureFilipino American History Month is celebrated in October each year to commemorate the first recorded presence of Filipinos in the continental U.S.

Biden honors Filipino American pandemic frontliners during history month

Some Italian Americans join push to end Columbus DayAlex DeFronzo, an Italian American, said Columbus documented in his writings "his legacy of genocide against the Taino and Carib peoples ..."

Investigation: Official CDC data shows a shockingly large increase of deaths due to abnormal mystery causes since Covid-19 Vaccinations beganData available from the Centre for Disease Control in the USA shows that since the Covid-19 vaccination programme got underway in the US, deaths due to ‘abnormal clinical findings not elsewhe…

Three Scientists Win Nobel for Work on Climate BreakthroughsThree scientists won the Nobel Prize in physics for their breakthroughs in how we understand the planet’s climate and the challenges presented by global warming.

Three New Britney Spears Documentaries Tell a Chilling Tale About the Bystander EffectFor years, it seemed that no one knew what was going on with Britney Spears. In fact, many knew, but nobody stopped it

The Surveillance Apparatus That Surrounded Britney SpearsAn account by a former employee of the security team hired by Ms. Spears’s father created the most detailed portrait yet of the singer’s life under 13 years of conservatorship.

El Salvador has just started mining bitcoin using the energy from volcanoesEl Salvador has mined 0.00599179 bitcoin, or about $269, with power harnessed from a volcano, in a first for the country.

An October to remember in San Diego’s Little ItalyBy Christopher Gomez Benvenuto, October! It’s officially Italian Heritage Month in the United States. Italian culture’s rich history and traditions

COVID Data TrackerCDC’s home for COVID-19 data. Visualizations, graphs, and data in one easy-to-use website.

Colin Powell, first Black US secretary of state, dies of Covid-19 complications amid cancer battle

First black US Secretary of State Colin Powell dies after Covid complicationsCOLIN Powell, the first black US Secretary of State, has died from Covid-19 complications. He was 84. The Powell family announced his death on Monday in a Facebook post. “General Colin L. Pow…

MTA Announces Senior Appointments

Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage MonthNational Hispanic Heritage Month is observed annually in the US from September 15th to October 15th. The event honors the histories, cultures, and contributions of American Latinx and Hispanic communities. This includes all residents from — or descendants of someone from — Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. The commemoration began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week. It was expanded to a month by President Ronald Reagan in 1988.

Westchester County Government: Italian Heritage Month Westchester County Executive George Latimer Invites you to Join us at Kensico Dam.

Close to 50 New York City public schools will get rooftop solar panels next year under initiative to reduce state's carbon footprint | amNewYork

Anti-vaccine protest outside Barclays Center in Brooklyn turns chaoticA few dozen people were in the plaza outside the Barclays Center, some chanting "Let Kyrie play! Let Kyrie play!" and holding signs that said "Stand with Kyrie."

De Blasio announces vaccine mandate for all NYC city workersNEW YORK — Mayor Bill de Blasio on Wednesday announced a new COVID vaccine mandate extending to all New York City municipal workers, including NYPD officers and FDNY firefighters. The mandate goes …

Allison Williams leaving ESPN over vaccine mandate: 'I am so morally and ethically not aligned with this'

ESPN's Allison Williams explains why she's giving up her job over a vaccine mandateIn an Instagram video, college football and basketball reporter Allison Williams said, "I cannot put a paycheck over principle." She cited medical reasons for not getting a COVID-19 vaccine.

The Bill For His COVID Test In Texas Was A Whopping $54,000A businessman from Dallas got a PCR test for the coronavirus at a suburban emergency room. The charge for his test was "egregious" but not illegal, say health care analysts. Here's what happened.

September 2021

September 21, 2021 is

Mid-Autumn Festival day also known as Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, is a traditional festival celebrated by many East and Southeast Asian people. It is the second-most important holiday after Chinese New Year with a history dating back over 3,000 years, when the Emperor of Ching worshipped the moon for bountiful harvests. It marks the end of the autumn harvest, the Mid-Autumn Festival was traditionally a time to give thanks to the gods. It is also a time of year that the moon is at its brightest, which is why lunar legends have always been attached to the celebration. The festival is held on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese lunisolar calendar with a full moon at night. Lanterns of all size and shapes, are carried and displayed – symbolic beacons that light people's path to prosperity and good fortune. Mooncakes, a rich pastry typically filled with sweet-bean, yolk, meat or lotus-seed paste, are traditionally eaten during this festival. Available in your local Chinatown bakeries! Eat them with your friends and family!

Biden pick Pan confirmed as first Asian American woman on D.C. federal courtThe U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed Florence Pan as the first Asian American woman to serve as a federal district court judge in Washington, D.C., filling a seat vacated by now-U.S. Circuit Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, who was promoted to the D.C. Circuit.

NASA wants to work with China in spaceIn a wide-ranging interview, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson spoke to Newsweek about China, the billionaire space race and government funding.

FBI Data Indicates Sharp 2020 Uptick In Anti-Asian, Anti-Black Hate Crimes | Oxygen Official SiteHate crimes targeting Asian and Pacific Islanders and Black Americans drastically climbed last year, according to a new FBI report released this week.

Mask up or pay up: MTA boosts mask enforcement on public transit starting Thursday | amNewYorkTransit officials and police will step up enforcement against people not wearing masks in the subways and buses, Thursday, Sept. 23, according to Metropolitan Transportation Authority leaders.

Japan’s Richest Person Builds $38 Billion Automation Fortune

How To Remember Minoru Yamasaki’s Twin TowersPerceived as symbols of strength after their destruction on 9/11, the Twin Towers and their Japanese American architect were once criticized in racist and sexist terms.

A Doctor Who Defied Texas' Abortion Law Is Sued, Launching A Legality Test Of The BanThe law, which restricts abortions to about six weeks of gestation, can only be enforced through lawsuits by private citizens, who are entitled to claim at least $10,000 in damages if successful.

Zoom’s CEO Eric Yuan Says His Zoom Fatigue Is Gone As He Launches New Tools For The ‘Hybrid Office Future’

Jeremy Lin treats himself to pizza after recovering from COVID-19

What 'The Chair' Gets Unexpectedly Right About the Ivory TowerDespite the public attention paid to big egos, colleges and universities run on the generosity of the common professor.

Shang-Chi Made Me Feel Seen Like No Other Hollywood Film HasI felt instantly connected to Marvel's latest as I listened to Mandarin expressions and saw details about Chinese culture

Tokyo Paralympics: TeamSG athletes commended on 2nd-best medal showing

Restaurant worker viciously attacked over missing egg rollsPolice in Sacramento, Calif., have arrested a man accused of assaulting an Asian American restaurant worker over a missing egg roll order. if(!window.mobileCheck) pubg.queue.push(function(){initAdUnit("pubg-w6k-zpw");}); How it happened: Diana Dich, 30, arrived at her parents’ restaurant Happy Takeout on Aug. 29 to help resolve a customer dispute. The interaction allegedly ended in violence, with Dich being “tossed around into the road.”

Ida's record rain floods New York-area homes, subways; at least 44 dead

Hurricane Ida could be a storm of historic proportions, Louisiana’s governor says.

Biden to travel to New York and New Jersey to assess Hurricane Ida damagesBiden also announced he will visit three memorial sites on the 9/11 anniversary next Saturday to "honor and memorialize" the lives of nearly 3,000 people killed that day two decades ago.

Angry Men With Zip-Ties Ambush School Principal After COVID Masking RequestInstagramPolice arrested a 40-year-old Arizona dad after he stormed into an elementary school principal’s office with a friend wielding plastic handcuffs, insisting the administration broke the law by asking his child and six others to wear a mask and quarantine after being in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.“I can tell you the end result of that incident was we did make one arrest for trespassing,” Sgt. Richard Gradillas of the Tucson, Arizona, Police Department told

Punk Rock Frontman Opens Sellwood Wonton Noodle Soup Shop, Interior Revealed

National Coffee Day 2021: Get free coffee at Starbucks, Dunkin’, Panera, Krispy Kreme WednesdayWhere to get free coffee on National Coffee Day 2021? Starbucks, Panera and Krispy Kreme have freebies while Dunkin' and McDonald's have deals.

You can score free Starbucks and Dunkin' today. Here's how

Mid-Autumn Festival to be observed in Taiwan this Tuesday | Taiwan News | 2021-09-19 16:43:00

Why Hispanic Heritage Month starts in the middle of September

A.I. Can Now Write Its Own Computer Code. That’s Good News for Humans.

China Spells Out How Excessive ‘996’ Work Culture is IllegalChina has issued its most comprehensive warning yet against the excessive-work culture that pervades the country’s largest corporations, using real and richly detailed court disputes to address a growing backlash against the punishing demands of the private sector.

NYC continues to have lowest COVID rate in the stateNew York City’s COVID-19 positivity rate is on its way down and continues to be under statewide rates for the virus, according to newly released data.

Case Of Lauren Cho, Missing Since June, Gets Renewed Attention In Wake Of Gabby Petito’s Disappearance | Oxygen Official SiteOn the afternoon of June 28, Lauren Cho, 30, reportedly walked away from her residence in Yucca Valley, California — an unincorporated town about 30 miles north of Palm Springs. None of her friends or family have seen or heard from her since.

As China woos the Taliban, Uyghurs in Afghanistan fear for their lives Uyghurs in Afghanistan are caught between a homeland where they are facing increasing repression, and an adopted country where they are considered outsiders.

These companies are pushing back against the Texas abortion lawGoDaddy took down a website that allowed people to post tips about possible Texas abortions, in the latest example of businesses pushing back against the state's new law.

Will Texas’ new abortion law influence Utah politicians to pass similar legislation?The Supreme Court recently declined to take action on a Texas abortion law that prohibits most abortions after six weeks into a pregnancy. How will that impact access to abortion in Utah? Are lawmakers planning on introducing similar legislation in during the 2022 legislative session?

Coloradans protest Texas' new abortion law

Afghanistan a wake-up call for Europe on defence, leadership - France

The day the music died: Afghanistan's all-female orchestra falls silent(Reuters) -Negin Khpalwak was sitting at her home in Kabul when she got word that the Taliban had reached the outskirts of the capital. The 24-year old conductor, once the face of Afghanistan's renowned all-female orchestra, immediately began to panic. "I felt so awful, it felt like that whole memory of my life was turned into ashes," said Khpalwak, who fled to the United States - one of tens of thousands who escaped abroad after the Taliban's lightning conquest of Afghanistan.

Devastating Tropical Storm Ida heading to New York City with threats of flash flooding and tornadoesHurricane Ida has been downgraded to a tropical storm, but it is still expected to wreak havoc on the region with up to five or six inches of rain that could trigger flash floods and even possible tornadoes.

NYC Teachers Union Fights For Medical And Religious Exemptions To COVID-19 Vaccine MandateThe United Federation of Teachers said the city is not cooperating in carving out medical and religious exemptions to the COVID-19 vaccination mandate, which goes into effect September 27th for 148,000 DOE employees.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis won't give up on his school mask mandate banThe appeal "triggers an automatic stay" so his ban is temporarily law again. He had sidestepped the ruling and withheld funds from districts anyway.

Northwell Health fires 2 dozen workers who refused to get COVID vaccineNorthwell Health on Monday announced it had fired about two dozen unvaccinated employees who refused to get the COVID-19 vaccine as required by a state mandate.

5,000 NYC Public Hospital Workers Were Unvaccinated Ahead Of Mandate DeadlineMeanwhile, the state’s largest private health care provider, Northwell Health, fired about two dozen unvaccinated workers on Monday.

New York Prepares for Healthcare Disruptions as Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate Takes EffectNew York state’s healthcare system is bracing for staff shortages this week as a vaccine mandate took effect at midnight on Monday, presenting the largest test case so far of how similar requirements will play out across the country.

The NYC subway is so desperate for staff that it's reportedly offering retired train operators up to $35,000 for 90 days of workTransit officials cited "a critical and urgent need" for qualified operators, according to a memo obtained by the NY Daily News.

Subway agency offers incentives for retirees to come back to plug staffing holesRoughly 5,000 MTA workers left since the start of the pandemic and now officials are offering those retirees who left in the past three years up to $35,000 for three months of work.

Good Morning, Brooklyn: Tuesday, September 28, 2021NY LAUNCHES BOOSTER SHOT PLAN: New York has launched a robust implementation of booster doses into the State’s COVID-19 vaccination program, with the goal of ensuring an efficient, equitable, and effective distribution of booster doses to eligible New Yorkers statewide. The initiative, in accordance with CDC guidelines, identifies four groups of New Yorkers who are …

COVID Vaccination Rate For New York City Workers Hits 74%—But First Responders Still Lag BehindSix municipal agencies, including those that make up the city's first responders, are yet to see their vaccination levels hit 60%.

New York hospitals forgoing surgeries amid fears of worker shortage due to vaccine mandateThousands of health care workers have not received their vaccine ahead of the Monday deadline, threatening major disruptions in hospitals.

UBS says anti-vaxxer staff who don't want shot can work from homeThe move comes after more than 40 of the largest companies operating in the U.S. imposed vaccine mandates for their workers with deadlines in September and October amid the delta variant.

UK care workers leave industry en masse after being told to get vax or quit, with unions begging govt to reconsider policyMany care workers in the UK who were told to get vaccinated against Covid-19 or lose their jobs have left the industry en masse for better paid positions at companies such as Amazon, creating massive staffing shortages.

Florida diner that told Biden supporters to eat elsewhere becomes so popular it runs out of foodA Florida diner that posted a sign telling Biden supporters to take their business “elsewhere” was forced to temporarily close after not having enough food to meet a surge in demand.

Our Most Reliable Pandemic Number Is Losing MeaningA new study suggests that almost half of those hospitalized with COVID-19 have mild or asymptomatic cases.

A judge asked a mother if she got the coronavirus vaccine. She said no, and he revoked custody of her son.Rebecca Firlit told a Chicago judge she didn't get the coronavirus vaccine because she's had bad reactions to vaccines in the past. The judge then revoked her custody until she's inoculated.

14 percent of vaccinated Americans have ended friendships over vaccination stance: StudyMany people said they've lost friends over the course of the pandemic, with vaccination status being a leading reason.

Gov. Hochul provides Saturday coronavirus update for NYS

A French company warned the US of a 'imminent radiological threat' at a Chinese nuclear facility but the US said the plant isn't at 'crisis level': CNNBiden's administration said the facility is not at "crisis level" but the National Security Council held multiple meetings on the issue, CNN reported.

‘I cannot practice, I cannot play’: Tennis ace ends season, admits he regrets taking Covid vaccine after feeling ‘violent pain’A tennis star has admitted he does not know when he will return to the sport and fears he may have to bring forward his retirement because of health problems he says he has suffered since taking the Pfizer Covid vaccine.

FDA Experts Are Among A Group That Opposes The U.S. Booster Shot Plan

Portugal judge Rui Castro suing Portuguese government officials for crimes against humanity over ‘Covid’https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezHJR4uHH2U

Sweden Bans Travelers From Israel, One of the Most Vaccinated NationsSweden became the second European Union country to ban Israeli residents from entry due to a rise in ...

Israel planning to administer FOURTH covid vaccine shotThe country's national coronavirus czar Salman Zarka said the country needs to prepare for a fourth injection, which could be modified to better protect against new variants of the virus.

Can physicians decline unvaccinated patients?The AMA Code of Medical Ethics provides guidance for physicians on seeing patients who have not been vaccinated for COVID-19.

Florida doctor to refuse in-person treatment for unvaccinated patientsA primary care doctor in Florida sent a letter to patients informing them that she will not allow anyone unvaccinated to be treated in person.

Most People Don’t Need Covid Vaccine Booster, Scientists Say

Here’s How to Help Anxious Pets When You Return to the OfficeIf your pet has gotten accustomed to your presence, these few tricks might help them transition back to stay-home-alone days.

New data dashboard tracks COVID-19 risk for unvaccinated people compared to vaccinated people – PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER

Resurgence of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in a Highly Vaccinated Health System Workforce

Fully vaccinated people are still getting infected with Covid. Experts explain whySo-called "breakthrough" Covid cases are being seen in people who have had two doses of a coronavirus vaccine.

Here's How Many Fully Vaccinated Mass. Residents Have Tested Positive for COVID

Nearly three-quarters of Covid hospital patients under 50 are unvaccinated

'It came as a huge surprise': Most new UI cases among fully vaccinatedFrom the first day of classes Aug. 23 through Tuesday, 159 of the 233 positive tests on campus were among the fully vaccinated.

Breast milk of vaccinated mothers contain COVID antibodies, UF study finds. Could they protect children?University of Florida researchers are exploring how and to what extent the antibodies passed through the milk can protect babies from COVID-19.

Japan to extend COVID-19 state of emergency in Tokyo area - paper

The Great Resignation Doesn’t Have to Threaten Your DE&I EffortsSix strategies to avoid backsliding on your diversity goals.

Ivermectin explained: Why the so-called 'horse drug' has emerged in COVID fightAn anti-parasite drug called ivermectin has emerged as the latest flashpoint in the often bitter public debate about COVID-19 precautions and vaccines.

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge join push to make royal staff more diverseThe diversity drive follows the acrimonious departure of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex from the UK amid repeated allegations of racism

If You're Unvaccinated, The CDC Wants You To Stay Home This Labor Day Weekend

August 2021

Cathay Bank Foundation donates $1 MILLION to help fight anti-Asian hate

More Than 9,000 Anti-Asian Incidents Have Been Reported Since The Pandemic Began

Asians in the U.S. are the fastest growing racial group. What's behind the rise.The Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities continue to grow steadily, the 2020 census data showed. The data, released Thursday, revealed almost 20 million people identified as "Asian," and another 4 million checked boxes as "Asian" combined with another race group, for a t

‘Shy’ Third Grader Is Told Entire Family Is Dead After Canadian Hate Crime Attack“He has been told his family has passed, and he took it very hard,” one Muslim community member who knew the family told The Daily Beast.

2 Months of Rain in a Day and a Half: New York City Sets RecordsIt’s already the second-wettest summer in city history, thanks to Tropical Storm Henri.

Sudoku Creator Maki Kaji, Who Spread The Joy Of Puzzles, Has DiedKnown as the "Godfather of Sudoku," Kaji created the puzzle to be easy for children and others who didn't want to think too hard.

Sherry Cola talks Lunar New Year episode of 'Good Trouble': 'I never would have dreamt of this'

Jeremy Lin tests positive for COVID-19

Barbie faces criticism after new Olympic line of dolls fails to include Asian representation: ‘Shameful’Five new Barbie dolls reflect five new sports added to Olympics - baseball, climbing, karate, skateboarding and surfing

Barbie criticized for allegedly leaving out Asians in 'inclusive' Tokyo 2020 collection

Barbie condemned after releasing 'inclusive' Tokyo Olympics collection without visible Asian representation America's most popular fashion doll Barbie has received widespread criticism on social media for not featuring an Asian Barbie in their collection dedicated to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

Elderly Asian woman sucker punched in Manhattan now feels ‘closer to normal’, son saysA 68-year-old Asian American woman who fell to the ground after being punched out of the blue in New York City is doing better since the incident, her son tells NextShark.if(!window.mobileCheck) pubg.queue.push(function(){initAdUnit("pubg-w6k-zpw");});What happened: The woman was out for a walk after 10 p.m. on July 27 when an unidentified man punched her from behind outside a flower shop in Lower Manhattan. No words were exchanged during the encounter, according to police.

A United Front: Asian Americans Speak Up On #StopAsianHate And Why It MattersAt a moment when the world is finally celebrating racial diversity, violence against Asians during the pandemic has nullified all progress in one fell swoop. Where did we go wrong?

Couple violently attacks Indigenous Filipina nurse distributing face masks in New York subway

‘F***ing Asians, go back to China!’: Man wanted for punching elderly woman, throwing Chinese food at her husband in NYC

'You're going to die for bringing kung flu': Man charged with assault, ethnic intimidation after alleged attack on Cincinnati student

Karaoke Was Always an Escape. Now It's More Than ThatHow the pandemic changed a tradition with friends

Teen Olympian Suni Lee seen cheering for her Chinese opponent in balance beam final

Asian American Characters On Screen Are More Likely To Be Laughed At Than Laughed WithA new study describes how major movies perpetuate harmful stereotypes about AAPI people and make them the punchline.

'My race ... is not a joke.' Asian American students speak out against racism in schoolsMany Asian American students have experienced racist incidents since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and are bracing for more harassment in the new school year.

The Busier You Are, the More You Need Quiet Time

Over Gov. Ron DeSantis' objections, Florida school districts are imposing mask mandatesOver Gov. Ron DeSantis' objections, Florida school districts are imposing mask mandates

The mad dash for a new MTA leaderCuomo didn’t get the restructuring he wanted, a rare transit loss for the governor.

N.Y.C. will require workers and customers show proof of at least one dose for indoor dining and other activities.

Brooklyn transit booster and tunnel aficionado Bob Diamond dies at 62The eccentric lifelong New Yorker became a local legend in the 1980s when he rediscovered an abandoned 19th century rail tunnel beneath Atlantic Ave., and spent the following decades leading tours of the abandoned space.

Delta Variant Outbreaks in Sparsely Vaccinated Asian Countries Disrupt ProductionVietnam has shut down factories and imposed strict new measures to fight a wave of Covid-19 after escaping largely unscathed from the first 14 months of the pandemic.

Delta variant has spiked Covid-19 deaths in Africa by 80% in one month, WHO says

Forbes Asia 100 To Watch

Why Reports Of Menstrual Changes After COVID Vaccine Are Tough To StudySome people have reported getting a lighter or heavier period after getting a COVID-19 vaccine. Cause for concern? Doctors say no. Could it be a temporary side effect? That's harder to determine.

Opinion | A doctor said he won't treat patients who didn't get the Covid vaccine. Can he do that?Taking vaccination status into account when deciding whether to treat a patient can be acceptable — sometimes.

Covid could trigger a spike in dementia cases, say Alzheimer's expertsResearch has shown that Covid-19 can increase a person's likelihood of developing dementia, said Alzheimer's Disease International.

CDC Recommends 3rd Vaccine Dose For Immunocompromised PeopleThe CDC is officially recommending a third dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine for people with weakened immune systems. It follows the FDA authorization a day earlier.

Hundreds Protest COVID Vaccine Mandates Outside New York City HallThe NYPD's Police Benevolent Association is vowing to sue if officers are required to get the shot, saying in part it will "defend our members' right to make such personal medical decisions."

New Zealand enters nationwide lockdown over one Covid caseAuthorities say they are still running tests, but are assuming it is a case of the Delta variant.

Hochul to tap Brian Benjamin as LG — State acknowledges 12k more Covid deaths — New data on vaccine effectiveness

City data shows rarity of breakthrough Covid cases, but Delta is pushing up numbers among vaccinated (Politico)

FDA set to give Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine full approval next week, report saysThe shot is currently being given in the US under an emergency use authorization.

U.S. review of possible link between Moderna vaccine and uncommon side effect delays adolescent approval

'Right thing to do': Officials react to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's resignation

Kathy Hochul will take over as New York governor

Cuomo still pursuing plans to split MTA leadership roles despite departure of NYCTA president

Breakthrough COVID Cases Among Those Fully Vaccinated Are Rising In ColoradoWhile still making up just three percent of all COVID-19 infections in the state since Jan. 1, the so-called “breakthrough cases,” or infections among people previously fully vaccinated, were 20 percent of all identified cases in the first three weeks of July in the state.

Wuhan, where the virus emerged, will test all residents after its first outbreak in over a year.

Tracing Freedom to a Pair of JeansFor these North Korean defectors, the road to liberty was paved in denim.

How to Have Those Difficult Return-to-Office ConversationsThese three tips can alleviate awkwardness and anxiety.

Hong Kong Leader Backs Local Version of China Sanctions LawHong Kong’s leader said she supports adding Beijing’s anti-sanctions law to the city’s constitution, a move that could impose compliance hurdles on multinationals operating in the Asian financial center.

The Climate Future We Envisioned Is Already HereAfter a two-week California vacation, the phrase ‘climate change’ no longer seems adequate.

How Often Should You Shower? Celebrities Ignite a Ferocious DebateHollywood types including Jake Gyllenhaal, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher and Dax Shepard take a lax approach to hygiene, stoking a contentious uproar over how often one should bathe. It mirrors a similar discord in the medical community, and among everyday people.

Council Post: Three Hard Truths About The Great Resignation To Consider Before It's Too LateBy taking a thoughtful, proactive approach in considering these hard truths, employers and employees can navigate the Great Resignation better.

The 'Great Resignation' is likely to continue, as 55% of Americans anticipate looking for a new job A majority of Americans anticipate changing jobs in the next year, according to a Bankrate survey.

Exhausted and without hope, East Asian youth are 'lying flat'As a high schooler growing up in a small town in eastern China, Li Xiaoming dreamed of moving to a big city where he could have a better life.

The World’s Largest Astronomy Museum Opens Its Doors

Greece faces 'disaster of unprecedented proportions' as wildfires ravage the country

FDA approval of the Covid-19 vaccine could mean more people will get vaccinated for an unexpected reason

How A Gay Community Helped The CDC Spot A COVID Outbreak — And Learn More About DeltaWhen his friends started to get sick after a week of parties, Michael Donnelly started keeping track. His work — and his community's willingness to help — led the CDC to a major pandemic discovery.

Jamie Spears Agrees To Step Down From Britney Spears ConservatorshipFacing pressure to cede control of his daughter's finances, Jamie Spears filed documents Thursday to leave his position as conservator of the pop star's estate. No timeline has been laid out, however.

Fire destroys cabin of New Hampshire man forced out of woodsFor almost three decades, 81-year-old David Lidstone has lived in the woods of New Hampshire along the Merrimack River in a small cabin adorned with solar panels. Lidstone, or “River Dave” as he’s known by boaters and kayakers, was jailed July 15 on a civil contempt sanction. Lidstone is accused of squatting for 27 years in the cabin on private property in Canterbury.

July 2021

Asian American Elders Stand Resilient in the Wake of Hateful Violence'While he was physically assaulted, he isn’t a victim'

Sunisa Lee, First Hmong American Olympic Gymnast, Talks Achieving Her Dream and Being an Inspiration"I want to do it for my family and coaches obviously, but I also want to do it for myself. I've just been through so much," Sunisa Lee told PEOPLE

Cuomo names MTA construction chief Janno Lieber as agency’s acting chairmanLieber, currently the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s chief development officer, will become the agency’s acting chairman and CEO starting Saturday, the day after Pat Foye is set to leave the job.

Bon Foye-age! MTA chairman bids farewell at final board meeting | amNewYorkMetropolitan Transportation Authority chief executive officer and chairman Pat Foye bid farewell at his final monthly board meeting Wednesday, July 21.

Why the US isn't following the World Health Organization's mask guidance The World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are out of step in their COVID-19 mask guidance, prompting confusion.

Ohio woman attacks elderly Asian store owners after her card was declined

NY to require state employees to get vaccines, or get testedALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York will require state employees to get vaccinated against the coronavirus by Labor Day or undergo weekly tests for COVID-19, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday. "It’s smart, it’s fair and it’s in everyone’s interest,” Cuomo said in a Zoom call with the nonprofit Association for a Better New York.

COVID-19 Vaccine Breakthrough Cases: Data from the States

New York City and California to Require Vaccines or Tests for WorkersCalifornia and New York City announced the mandates for their employees, while the Department of Veterans Affairs said frontline health care workers must get vaccinated or face possible termination.

Breakthrough COVID cases among the fully vaccinated are real. Here's the latestA CDC report provides evidence that the delta variant is transmissible in vaccinated people who get infected. But that's not a reason to question vaccines, experts say.

Breakthrough COVID infections in fully vaccinated people aren't so rare, CDC says

Yes, you can still get COVID after being vaccinated, but you're unlikely to get as sickPeople who are vaccinated and still contract COVID-19 are less likely to develop severe symptoms, be hospitalised, or die from it.

What you should do if you or someone you know is fully vaccinated but tests positive for Covid anywayBreakthrough infections, though rare, can happen with Covid. Here's what to do if you or someone you know is fully vaccinated but tests positive.

5 Things To Know About the Delta VariantDelta is a highly contagious SARS-CoV-2 virus strain that was first identified in India, and is now circulating in the United States and other countries. The vaccines have proven to be highly effective against Delta, but anyone who is unvaccinated is at risk for infection by the new variant.

June 2021

Overt racism. Nuanced shunning. Being Asian American - Oak ParkJung Kim still remembers when a group of white boys chased her and her friends around their neighborhood, hurling racial and sexual slurs at them.

The News Roundup for June 25, 2021 : 1A

Massive outage takes websites, including Amazon and major news sites, offlineBBC, Bloomberg News, CNN, The Guardian, The Financial Times, The New York Times and Reddit were affected.

Sarah Feinberg Chosen to Lead M.T.A.; Would Be First Woman in Role

Sarah Feinberg Tapped to Lead New York’s Metropolitan Transportation AuthorityMs. Feinberg, who steered New York City’s subway through the Covid-19 pandemic, would be the first woman to head the nation’s largest transit agency.

Pat Foye to lead ESD as interim president and CEO

U.S.-China Trade War Still Hurting Ohio Family-Owned BusinessDown-lite pays tariffs on Chinese feathers to stuff comforters and feather bedding, but China can export many of these products to the U.S. tariff-free

New York City Early Voting Begins for Primary ElectionVoters face one of the most crowded ballots in the city’s history, including 13 Democratic and two Republican candidates vying to be the next mayor.

May 2021

NEW YORK

Asian woman randomly slugged in the face outside NYC restaurantAn Asian woman was viciously attacked outside of a restaurant in Chinatown in Manhattan.

Anti-Asian American hate crimes bill passes House, heads to Biden

Over 85 Asian and LGBTQ Groups Band Together to Oppose COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act

Governor Cuomo Announces Virtual Town Hall and Series of Listening Sessions for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Rep. Grace Meng backs Andrew Yang for NYC mayorHe’ll “strengthen our coalitions and make sure that our city comes back stronger than ever,” the fifth-term congresswoman said at a press conference outside a Flushing, Queens, elementary school.

Andrew Yang Receives Backlash After Tweeting in Support of Israel

MTA’s Underground Music Program To Resume In JuneThe full roster of 350 artists will be phased in over the next few months.

Mayor vows turnaround after another night of subway violence with multiple slashingsMayor Bill de Blasio is vowing a turnaround after yet another night of violence in the New York City subway system.

Boy attacked on busy street, sword-wielding homeless brawl in subwayOver the past week a 17-year-old had his sneakers stolen in Chelsea after an attack, and a homeless brawl in the Harlem involving a sword took place, as violent crime in the city skyrockets

Man slashed on Manhattan subway platform: police

Asian woman punched inside Manhattan subway station: policeMANHATTAN — Cops released a sketch of a man wanted in connection to an attack on an Asian woman on a Manhattan subway station last month. It happened on April 28 around 6:40 p.m. inside the S…

Good Samaritan saves woman in subway from brutal knife assault: ‘I know if he turns to face me, I’m going to get stabbed’The 54-year-old victim was waiting for a train on the southbound N/Q/R/W platform around 10 p.m. Wednesday when suspect Joshua Nazario, 22, crept up behind the woman and started hacking away at her neck and shoulders, said cops.

Video shows Good Samaritan intervene as woman attacked at Union Square subway stationVideo first seen on Eyewitness News shows the attack and the good Samaritan who risked his own safety to help save the woman's life.

‘Glad to be alive’: NYC subway stabbing victim grateful for stranger’s help after random attack on crowded platformTamara Carrington, 60, recounted both the terrifying fight for her life inside the Pennsylvania Ave. station and the help of a good Samaritan who chased the attacker away and stayed by her side after the bizarre and near-fatal May 12 stabbing.

Man Who Attacked Elderly Filipino Woman in New York City Pleads Not GuiltyBrandon Elliot, the man who violently stomped and kicked Vilma Kari, 65, outside of a building in New…

A massive heat dome is about to make the Southeast sweat

NYPD steps up presence in Jewish communities after hate-related incidents

The Jewish man who was the victim of a gang assault in New York says the level of hatred was troubling

Man stabbed in the neck in Manhattan subway stationCops said the attack happened 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Union Square station.

'I Wouldn't Wish It On Anybody': 30-Year NYC Resident Speaks Out After Being Attacked At Union Square Subway StationThe attack happened just a day after another rider was slashed as the same station.

Homeless rumble in Harlem subway stationA group of homeless men got into a fight on a subway platform in what was described as a territory dispute.

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Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander StoriesMeet a community of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who are redefining their stories on screen with this collection of films, series and specials.

Social Media Users Call Out Anti-Chinese Rhetoric Amid Rocket ScareSocial media users spoke out against anti-Chinese rhetoric amid concerns over the uncontrolled rocket launched by China’s space program on April 29.if(!window.mobileCheck) pubg.queue.push(function(){initAdUnit("pubg-w6k-zpw");});It came as a relief to those following the story when the 20-ton booster crashed safely into the Indian Ocean near the Maldives last Sunday. Most of it had burned upon re-entry, the Chinese space agency announced.

His family says they were told he died in a car wreck. Video now shows Ronald Greene was kicked, dragged and tased by policeAfter Ronald Greene's fatal 2019 encounter with the Louisiana State Police, family members said police told them he died after crashing into a tree during a high-speed chase.

HPD hires first-ever Muslim assistant chief who vows to combat crimeYasar Bashir said he's had the opportunity to look out for his community during his 20 years with the department, especially amid the "Stop Asian Hate" movement.

Asian Americans are buying guns in the wake of recent attacks, but community leaders say that's not the way to prevent hate crimesSome Asian Americans are buying guns for the first time as attacks fuel fear across the nation, but advocates say firearms are not the solution.

In Just One Month, Advocates Collected Nearly 3,000 More Reports Of Anti-Asian RacismThe rise in racism against Asian Americans has launched a vicious cycle of new incidents and increased awareness and documentation of them.

The Lure of H Mart, Where the Shelves Can Seem as Wide as AsiaThe huge grocery chain and other megastores like it have revolutionized the way many Asian-Americans shop and eat.

Filipino American California Attorney General Rob Bonta Commits to Focusing on Hate CrimesCalifornia’s new attorney general has vowed to focus on hate crimes in response to the spate of anti-Asian…

Man Involved in Past Anti-Asian Incidents Arrested For Spitting at Asian Couple in Canada

Police Officer Fatally Shot While Responding to Domestic Violence Call in Stockton

Cat jumps from fifth-floor of burning Chicago building, bounces once and runs awayFeline survives daring leap from apartment in video captured by Chicago Fire Department

Unemployed Bartender Explains How Starting A TikTok Led To Launching A Product That Sold Out On Amazon - Wealth Gang

Britney Spears Went and Dyed Her Hair Bubblegum Pink, and Fans Are ObsessedShe also showed off new dance moves in a cat suit.

Asians Are Strong Crew Help Stop SF Car Robberies Twice in Two WeeksHudson Liao, founder and executive director of Asians Are Strong, and Jeremy Jong, the organization’s head of community…

Meet the 12-year-old graduating high school and college in the same week

April 2021

NEW YORK

Business leaders urge de Blasio to drop the politics and save NYC

Prominent NYC labor leaders call on de Blasio for more subway copsA group of the Big Apple’s most prominent labor leaders is getting behind a major transit union’s call for more cops on the subway — saying the system no longer feels safe and urg…

Another subway murder and Blas & Co. are still denying crime realities

MTA Hopes Cameras Will Combat New York City Subway Crime

Asian Father Punched, Called Slur While Driving His Children in NYC

New York’s bail laws keep putting criminals back out on the streetNew York’s “no bail” reforms keep producing rank injustice — and making the city markedly less safe. Judge Denise Johnson just cut loose reputed gang member Takim Newson, 32,…

He left his job at the MTA after assault on the 'subway' (translated) By Spectrum News NY1, Apr. 27, 2021

MTA Worker Describes How Man Repeatedly Smashed Subway Booth

LIC Man Faces Hate Crime Charges for Threatening Asian-American Undercover Cop: NYPD | Astoria Post

Two more anti-Asian incidents reported in NYC amid surge of racist encounters

New NYPD Hate Crime Review Panel Announced to Combat Hate Crimes

Man charged with attacking undercover Asian NYPD cop released without bailThe man charged with trying to shove an Asian undercover cop onto Queens subway tracks was cut loose without bail Sunday — as the judge claimed, “My hands are tied.” Suspect Ricar…

Man threatens to stab undercover Asian officer in the face inside Penn StationJuvian Rodriguez allegedly told the officer to "go back to China before you end up in the (expletive) graveyard" and then threatened to stab him in the face.

Stop Asian Hate Protesters in New York City Take Their Message Underground – AsAmNews

Senate advances bill to combat surge of anti-Asian hate crimesThe Senate voted 92-6 to advance a bill Wednesday that would address the surge of hate crimes against Asian Americans, signaling broad bipartisan support and momentum for the measure.

Schumer urges Republicans not to block anti-Asian hate crimes measure

De Blasio downplays NYC safety woes amid spate of violence

Mayoral candidate Eric Adams says he’s ‘disappointed’ with how NYC subway cops are deployed

Ex-con arrested in brutal attack on Asian man in HarlemCops on arrested Jarrod Powell, who they say is the monster caught on video repeatedly kicking an Asian man in the head last week in East Harlem.

Suspect in anti-Asian attack claims victim robbed, maced him

Asian man in critical condition after brutal attack in NYCBlood was left smeared on the curb at the site of the attack early Saturday. The victim’s shopping cart full of cans and bottles remained behind

Suspect Charged With Hate Crime After Brutal Attack on Asian Man in Harlem

A 61-year-old Asian man who was attacked in New York was collecting cans to make ends meet after losing his job in the pandemicYao Pan Ma was collecting cans to support his family when he was attacked in New York City last week, his wife told the New York Daily News.

‘Attacked Above and Below’: Demonstrators Protest Anti-Asian Train Attacks in NYC

Homeless Man Chases Away Anti-Asian Harasser on NYC Train as Bystanders Watched

NYPD forms new community review panel to crack down on hate crimesThe newly formed panel will help in situations where making a hate crime determination may be more difficult for investigators.

New York’s MTA Sees Crime Fighting as Key to Reviving Subway Ridership

Subway crime still outpacing ridership despite drop in March

Good samaritans join the fight against AAPI hateRecent incidents have been thwarted by witnesses in New York City.

Hundreds of Asian American business leaders have signed an open letter to stop anti-Asian hate

Woman Raises Over $100,000 to Give Wary Asians Free Taxi Rides in NYIn the span of just two days, a woman in New York has raised over $100,000 to help…

Albany deal creates $10M fund to combat bigotry against Asian-AmericansGov. Andrew Cuomo and state lawmakers have agreed to create a $10 million fund in the state budget to combat discrimination against Asian-Americans in the wake of recent brutal assaults against the…

Good Samaritans Step In to Save Asian Woman From Being Shoved on the Train Tracks TWICE in NYC

To Combat Anti-Asian Attacks, New Yorkers Join Neighborhood Watch Patrols

MTA Survey Finds 87% Of Lapsed Subway Riders Say Safety Is Biggest Factor In Return To Mass Transit

Toxic waste dump site more than twice the size of Manhattan discovered in Pacific Ocean

NY Adopts New CDC Mask Guidance, Cuomo Says; Top City Adviser Warns of ChallengesThe new guidance is expected to include one set of recommendations for fully vaccinated people and another for those who aren’t. But will New York adopt the change immediately?

Manhattan will no longer prosecute prostitution

Brooklyn subway farebeater bites, kicks, spits on cops while delivering unhinged anti-NYPD tirade: prosecutors

Asians want action against violence — not more rhetoric on racismWe Asians in New York City are fed up with woke politicians and their media going on and on about hate crimes. They are all talk about hate, but no action on crime. And we want action on all …

Times Square Alliance says city needs to refocus efforts to address crime, safety concerns

8 Killed in Indianapolis FedEx Shooting, Including ‘Significant’ Number of Sikh Employees

Ricardo Hernandez Arrested After Allegedly Using Anti-Asian Slurs, Harassing Undercover Officer In Queens

Subway riders' crime concerns outweigh COVID: MTA survey

New Yorker punched on Easter says NYC attack 'made no sense'

The NYPD’s Method Of Counting Anti-Asian Attacks Underestimates Severity Of Crisis, Critics Say

Man Yelled Anti-Asian Slurs, Spit At Woman & Three Kids In Hate Crime IncidentPolice say the incident happened Tuesday on a 5 train.

Behind the hate: Who is committing hate crimes against Asian-Americans?

Asian man sucker-punched in unprovoked Central Park attack

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Senate passes bill to fight hate crimes against Asian Americans

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As the Senate advances a bill addressing hate crimes targeting Asian-Americans, Biden names a liaison to the community.The vote, 92 to 6, could allow for final passage later this week, though an amendment process could be another roadblock.

In bipartisan vote, Senate advances bill on hate crimes against Asian Americans

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Japanese Woman Auctions Cheating Husband's Yu-Gi-Oh! Cards for $188,000

Sisters Help Save Asian Man Being Beaten, Robbed in OaklandTwo Asian American sisters helped save a 57-year-old Asian man from a violent robbery in Oakland, California by…

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Football Player Stops Suspect Months Before Same Man is Arrested for Invading Elderly Asian HomeA football player from Concord, California is being praised for stopping a suspect involved in two separate incidents,…

SF Security Guard Who Stopped Assault on 75-Year-Old Chinese Woman Speaks OutSamba Guisse, a security guard who stopped a 75-year-old Chinese woman from being severely injured near Market Street…

Senate breaks filibuster on Asian-American hate crime bill

New Initiative to Combat Anti-Asian Violence Launched by Major Law Firms and Advocacy Organizations

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Biden Announces Actions to Combat Anti-Asian Attacks“We can’t be silent in the face of rising violence against Asian Americans,” President Biden said after an assault on a woman in New York.

Viral video shows Nazi getting arrested after assaulting Asian man at 'White Lives Matter' rally

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Man Accused of Attempting to Sexually Assault 'White' Woman in Response to Anti-Asian Crimes

Suspect arrested after yelling 'Go back to China' at man in MilfordA man faces bigotry charges after going out of his way to yell "go back to China" at a man in Milford.

An Asian Woman Was Walking on a Philly Street on Easter Sunday When a Stranger Slapped her

Man Accused of Attacking and Yelling Racist Remarks at Asian Man in ChinatownPolice arrested a man accused of attacking and yelling racist remarks at an Asian man in Philadelphia’s Chinatown neighborhood Tuesday night.

UPDATE: GoFundMe Created For 53-Year-Old SF Asian Man Stabbed in Robbery

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Vietnamese Family Tied Up, Robbed of Entire Life Savings in Oakland

Huntington Beach City Council Members Condemn Racism After Residents Report Receiving KKK Flyers

Hate crimes against Asian Americans in L.A. more than doubled last year, LAPD reportsThere were 15 hate crimes reported against Asian Americans in 2020, the LAPD found, up from seven in 2019 and nine the previous year.

Jamie Chung Makes Powerful Style Statement in Support of Asian Americans at SAG Awards

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Reports: Myanmar airstrikes target ethnic forces on 2 fronts

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Gemma Chan Accuses Sunday Times of 'Trivializing Casual Racism' in Prince Philip Reporting as Paper Apologizes

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TikTok User Confronts Man Allegedly Tearing Down Anti-Asian Hate Flyers in Mountain View

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New workgroup to address anti-Asian hate crimes in Maryland

Man Who Threw Rocks at Asian Mother and Child in Fullerton Charged With Hate Crime

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Jury finds Derek Chauvin guilty on all charges in the death of George Floyd

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Yelp promotes Asian-owned businesses

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Prince Philip dies at 99: Queen Elizabeth II's husband through the yearsQueen Elizabeth II once described husband Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, as her "strength and stay." He was Britain's oldest and longest-serving royal

How Jeannie Mai and rapper Jeezy are using their wedding to support Asian communities

Arizona mayor, tribal officials spar over bill to stop Oak Flat mine in Superior - Phoenix Business JournalBackers and opponents of a proposed mining project in Superior took turns at the microphone April 13 at a hearing in the nation's capital over a bill that could put an end to the project. #phoenix

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I'm 'afraid to leave my house': Asian women are living in fearAsian women are living in fear. Witnessing this violence can lead to trauma, which can cause a range of mental and physical health effects.

Good Samaritan rescues Asian woman from assault at Diridon Station in San Jose"That guy angered me and I just went after him." A man is being hailed as a hero after he helped rescue an Asian woman from an assault at the Diridon Station in San Jose.

In Emotional Speech, ‘SNL's' Bowen Yang Offers Advice on Combating Anti-Asian Hate: ‘Do More'

Empire State Building to Light Up in Support of #StopAsianHate Virtual Action Day

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1,200 people marched in Berkeley to protest anti-Asian hateBerkeley middle school students organized the anti Asian-hate event and many spoke about the discrimination they have faced.

Biden calls on U.S. to unite against hate, speak out against violence targeting Asian AmericansThe public remarks came after the president and vice president met with Georgia Asian American leaders in the wake of the shooting rampage in Atlanta.

Investors in Airbnb, TikTok and Snap join forces to fight anti-Asian hateZoom CEO Eric Yuan, GGV Capital, Goodwater Capital, Lightspeed and others are raising money to fight anti-Asian hate in the U.S.

Asian Canadian Manager Gets Coffee Thrown at Her in Racially Motivated Attack

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Activists Patrol NYC Streets to Prevent More Anti-Asian Attacks

Ken Jeong Donates $50,000 to Help Families of Atlanta Spa Shooting Victims

Black & AAPI Communities Show Solidarity At Protests After Rising Anti-Asian Hate Crimes

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White House announces new actions to address violence against Asian Americans

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Biden urges Congress to pass hate crime legislation in response to violence against Asian Americans

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Elderly Asian Woman Fights Back After Man Punches Her in the Face in SF

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Man Charged with Murder After Allegedly Attacking 75-Year-Old Asian Man Who Died of His InjuriesPak Ho was assaulted and robbed during his daily walk on Tuesday, and died from his injuries two days later

"Shoot me instead," Myanmar nun tells police about to crack down on anti-junta protestersSister Ann Rose Nu Tawng's selfless act to stop another violent crackdown on "the children" demanding a restoration of democracy in their country quickly went viral.

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The grit and determination of Myanmar's young rebelsOpponents of Myanmar's military coup face daily threats and violence, and yet defiance continues.

China throws down gauntlet to Biden and his allies over Hong KongBritain and the EU were quick to condemn Beijing’s move against democracy in the city, but it is unclear how they will respond.

The CDC wants you to prepare for a zombie apocalypse. (Yes, you read that right.)The Center for Disease Control recently updated its tips to prepare for a zombie apocalypse in an attempt to ensure preparedness for real disasters.

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Brits in Spain will have to wear a mask on the beach...and in the sea

‘It Is Time to Start Complaining’: Asian Americans Rally in NYC Against Hate

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Jay Leno apologizes for past anti-Asian jokes: ‘I knew it was wrong’

Tennis star Naomi Osaka condemns anti-Asian hate

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83-year-old Asian man says drug dealer came to his aid after SF attack

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Witnesses: Elderly Asian Woman Beats Up Man Attacking Her In San Francisco

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China to change Hong Kong's electoral system in 'leap backwards' for city's democracy

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Maharashtra: New guidelines for movie halls, hotels, offices

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North Korea breaks silence to warn US against 'causing a stink'

California bans ‘dark patterns’ that trick users into giving away their personal data

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Myanmar military extends martial law after bloodiest day since coup

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Covid-19: India reports record daily rise in new infectionsIndia records more than 26,000 new coronavirus infections - its highest single-day spike this year.

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Worst sandstorm in a decade turns Beijing orange

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Myanmar has killed at least 7 during its latest lethal crackdown on protesters

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Chinese women's group video challenges government's idea of a real man

Actor: Donald Trump exacerbated anti-Asian hate - CNN VideoActor, author and activist George Takei tells CNN's Anderson Cooper about the constant presence of anti-Asian hate crimes in the US. Watch "Full Circle" every Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 6p E.T.

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Exclusive: New report claims evidence of Beijing's 'intent to destroy' Uyghur people

‘It Is Random and It Is Everywhere’: Business Owners Struggle With Unrelenting Anti-Asian Violence in NYC

China to teach masculinity to boys because of changing gender rolesBoys in China traditionally are expected to be strong leaders, get good grades and excel at sports. But the gender balance in China is changing.

India Supreme Court: Calls for Justice Sharad Bobde to quit over rape remarksCalls are growing in India for Chief Justice Sharad Bobde to resign over his "atrocious" remarks.

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Water trolleys in Delhi to get upgrade: Fully automated with sensors

De Blasio calls Midtown attack on Asian woman, guard apathy ‘disgusting’

Here's how brands are responding to hate crimes against Asian Americans

Asian Woman On Her Way To Church Brutally Attacked In Hell's Kitchen; Suspect Reportedly Told Her, 'You Don't Belong Here'Overnight, the management company of the building said it suspended the staff members who witnessed the attack, pending an investigation.

New MTA Marketing Push to Combat Anti-Asian Hate Crimes

Man hurls anti-Asian slurs, spits on woman on NYC subway

NYC Man Arrested on Hate Crimes Charges for Menacing Asian Woman: NYPD

Racist spews ethnic slurs, punches Asian woman in NYC subway station

Asian man punched in unprovoked attack near Penn Station, cops say

Sharp Decline in Flu and Colds Has Experts Wondering if Masks Will Stick Around After Pandemic Ends

Asian, Black students are more reluctant to return to classroomsThe two groups have different reasons for their wariness, but one significant factor has been cited by parents and advocates in both communities: the effects of racism.

NY Public Housing Inspector Sends Racist 'Ching Chong' Letter to Vietnamese Tenants

Philadelphia Man Is Fatally Shot While Filming Anti-Gun Violence Documentary

Video shows Malaysian man beaten in NYC subway as anti-Asian hate attacks spikeIn 2020, 122 incidents of anti-Asian-American hate crimes occurred in 16 of the nation's most populous cities—a nearly 150 percent increase over 2019.

MTA Posts New Messages In Effort To Combat Anti-Asian Hate Crimes (WABC 7) 3/16/2021 Watch here

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Asian man stabbed in back, suspect charged with attempted murder as a hate crime A 23-year-old has been charged with stabbing an Asian man in the back in New York City. He told detectives that he "didn't like the way" the victim "looked at him."