Christine Chung, Author at THE CITY - NYC News

Afghan New Yorkers Spring Into Action as Humanitarian Crisis Grows

Aug. 19, 2021, 11:44 p.m.May 30, 2024, 12:19 p.m.

The fall of Kabul has Afghans in New York mobilizing to help their families back home — along with any compatriots who may soon find themselves in the city. Some of the first refugees arrived at Kennedy Airport this week.

Queens

Suit Against Queens Doctor Alleges Sexual Abuse

Aug. 17, 2021, 4:20 p.m.Aug. 17, 2021, 4:20 p.m.

Five women file Child Victims Act case against Dr. Ferdous Kandker, echoing complaints that ignited social media in the Bangladeshi community.

Campaign 2021

Perkins Loses Harlem Council Primary Recount by 114 Votes to Democratic Socialist

Aug. 17, 2021, 4:18 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:58 a.m.

Kristin Richardson Jordan prevailed over the longtime Central Harlem leader in a manual recount by the Board of Elections that took nearly a month to certify — and marks the official end of the city’s first ever ranked-choice-vote primary.

Census

NYC Asian Activists Seek to Turn Surging Population Into Electoral Power

Aug. 12, 2021, 8:37 p.m.Aug. 12, 2021, 9:12 p.m.

New Census numbers showing a 43% increase of Asian New Yorkers in Brooklyn and a 29% jump in Queens fuel demands for more representation as the process for redrawing elected officials’ district lines heats up.

Politics

What You Need to Know About New York’s Next Big Political Battle: Redistricting

Aug. 11, 2021, 6:43 p.m.Aug. 11, 2021, 7:35 p.m.

Decisions at the city and state level will decide who has a shot at representing you in Congress, the state Legislature and City Council. Empower yourself with key facts about the high-stakes process of drawing district lines.

Environment

Council Fast-Tracks Exceptions From Landmark Waste Equity Law, Enraging Queens Residents

July 28, 2021, 9:10 p.m.July 28, 2021, 11:08 p.m.

Councilmember Daneek Miller sprints for votes on a bill sought by waste transfer companies to lift restrictions on how many tons of trash they can haul in, while the committee’s chair is out of the country. Neighbors of facilities are crying foul.

Queens

Months After Massive Fire, Jackson Heights Tenants Struggle to Resettle in Queens

July 20, 2021, 9:01 p.m.March 14, 2024, 2:24 p.m.

Former residents living in emergency hotels find few options in city affordable housing programs. “We basically have nothing,” said a teenager, one of more than 500 residents displaced by the April eight-alarm blaze.

Campaign 2021 Featured

Elizabeth Crowley Concedes to Donovan Richards’ Slim Lead in Contentious Queens Borough President Race

July 16, 2021, 6:42 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:58 a.m.

Though the city Board of Elections has yet to certify results, the former Council member gave up her Democratic primary fight against the incumbent Friday. Donovan accused her of racism in the days after the vote.

Racism

Queens Senator Calls for Blood Lab Probe After Discrimination Claims Revealed

July 12, 2021, 7:46 p.m.July 12, 2021, 7:46 p.m.

Sen. Toby Ann Stavisky sent letters Monday to Attorney General Letitia James and State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli requesting a thorough review of BioReference Laboratories’ contracts and employment practices following THE CITY’s report.

Essential Workers

Blood Pressure: Workers Say NYC Lab Firm Discriminated Against Chinese Employees

July 11, 2021, 8:38 p.m.June 10, 2024, 1:20 p.m.

Six Chinese phlebotomists employed by BioReference Laboratories are alleging years of unequal pay and work conditions. They’ve filed complaints with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission while preparing a lawsuit.

Christine Chung

Afghan New Yorkers Spring Into Action as Humanitarian Crisis Grows

Suit Against Queens Doctor Alleges Sexual Abuse

Perkins Loses Harlem Council Primary Recount by 114 Votes to Democratic Socialist

NYC Asian Activists Seek to Turn Surging Population Into Electoral Power

What You Need to Know About New York’s Next Big Political Battle: Redistricting

Council Fast-Tracks Exceptions From Landmark Waste Equity Law, Enraging Queens Residents

Months After Massive Fire, Jackson Heights Tenants Struggle to Resettle in Queens

Elizabeth Crowley Concedes to Donovan Richards’ Slim Lead in Contentious Queens Borough President Race

Queens Senator Calls for Blood Lab Probe After Discrimination Claims Revealed

Blood Pressure: Workers Say NYC Lab Firm Discriminated Against Chinese Employees

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