Chinatown

Work

Home Care Workers’ Battle for Pay Boost Embroils Lower Manhattan Council Campaigns

May 5, 2021, 9:05 p.m.May 5, 2021, 9:07 p.m.

Protest targeting Chinese-American Planning Council demands cancelation of endorsements for the group’s former chair — and showcased a candidate running against their union’s own pick.

Jails

Manhattan Jail Design Forges Ahead Even as Plan to Replace Rikers is Delayed to 2027

Oct. 19, 2020, 8:02 p.m.Oct. 19, 2020, 9:35 p.m.

A legal ruling barred construction at The Tombs in Chinatown. But that hasn’t stopped the city from soliciting proposals for the White Street site. Meanwhile, the city insists its commitment to closing Rikers “has not wavered.”

Jails

Chinatown Jail Setback Signals Slog Toward Rikers Shutdown

Sept. 22, 2020, 9:59 p.m.March 14, 2024, 2:21 p.m.

A judge ruled in favor of locals fighting a proposed new tower to replace The Tombs. Meanwhile, more lawsuits are pending over other borough jail sites in The Bronx and Queens.

Politics

‘This is Our Time’: Chinese-American Candidates Look to City Council Seats in Bid to Build Community Power

Sept. 21, 2020, 10:00 p.m.Sept. 22, 2020, 8:45 a.m.

Activated by battles over high school issions, new jails and a cop convicted for an accidental shooting, political newcomers seek to influence high-stakes debates.

Restaurants

Chinatown Restaurant Owners Face Slim Outdoor Dining Options on Narrow Streets

Sept. 3, 2020, 3:24 p.m.Sept. 3, 2020, 3:59 p.m.

Restaurateurs in the historic Manhattan neighborhood say they’re left to battle bureaucracy as they fight for space to stay in business under pandemic restrictions.

Jails

Delays on Rikers Replacement Jails Buoy Critics, Even as Planning Moves Ahead

July 8, 2020, 2:13 p.m.July 10, 2020, 5:38 p.m.

Pandemic snags smaller jails’ timeline, giving new hope to opponents — while advocates say recent drop in inmate population proves it’s time to press ahead.