Voices of New York
Cops Say Unlicensed Buses Have Become Hotbed for Gun Trafficking
Rong Xiaoqing |
The Brooklyn DA recently announced the latest in several busts involving unregulated bus companies operating in Chinatown.
asians
No BackSpace: Amid Racist Sentiment, Year of the Rooster Dawns on a Stronger Chinese NYC
Rong Xiaoqing |
A Trump presidency and persistent incidents of anti-Asian sentiment are disturbing. But this author is appeased by the footsteps of the Year of Rooster and its prophetic messages.
Manhattan
No BackSpace: In Primary Race, Voter Choice Could Thwart Ethnic Achievement
Rong Xiaoqing |
A growing base of Chinese voters creates a chance for an ethnic first in the contest for a Lower Manhattan Assembly seat. But with three Chinese candidates in the race, the community’s strength could be split.
No Backspace
No Backspace: Singling Out Nail Salons Won’t Fix a Broken Immigration System
Rong Xiaoqing |
Exploitation at nail salons was news to many New Yorkers, but not to undocumented immigrants, who see mistreatment in many industries.
