‌ ‌ ‌ ExploreChinatown Newsletter (4/15/19) View as Webpage Earth Day Weekend Walks in Chinatown Saturday, April 27, 2019 | 11am to 4pm Eldridge Street, between Canal Street and East Broadway Learn how to compost, recycle, and reduce your carbon footprint. Enjoy cultural performances and games. Visit booths and receive info on local environmental, health, social and cultural organizations. Assist with flower plantings and litter cleanup. Drop off e-waste and ink/toner cartridges for recycling. Free Booth Registration (Deadline: April 19, 2019, by 12pm)  Register Online Here Non-Profit Organizations, Government Agencies, and Cultural Institutions interested in having a booth at our Earth Day Weekend Walks, please register online. One table and two chairs will be provided. Tent available pending number of participants. Set up begins at 10am. Clean-up time at 4pm, or earlier. Program made possible by NYC DOT Weekend Walks APA Heritage Month Celebration Weekend Walks in Chinatown Booth Registration For Non-Profit Organizations & Sponsors New York's Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration is the nation's longest running festival celebrating Asian diversity and participation in community events. It is presented in collaboration with 120+ community organizations. Booth Benefits: Day-of Interactions: Meet and greet with your target audience, whether prospective customers and volunteers, or relevant community members Social Media: Increase your social media presence with engaging mentions and posts on CAPA's social media as an event attendee Flyers and Advertisements: Be featured in any potential flyers and advertisements distributed all over town Media Coverage: Potential for even wider coverage! The celebration has been covered in the past by major press outlets, Chinamerica Radio, and a comprehensive list of ethnic media and newspapers Register Online Here 華埠入室搶劫增 警籲小心別開門 曼 哈頓華埠市警五分局11日與華埠共同發展機構舉行「建立鄰里安全會議」(Build the Block Neighborhood Safety Meeting)，社區協調警員(NCO)指出，近一個月來A區轄區發生竊賊半夜入室的盜竊案、搶匪假扮聯合愛迪生電氣公司(Con Edison)工作人員入室搶劫案等，提醒民眾小心。 紀念華工建設美國貢獻 MOCA開跑 今年是華人勞工參與建設的第一條貫穿大陸鐵路(Transcontinental Railroad)接軌150周年，由美國華人博物館(MOCA)發起的「MOCA Spike 150：與我們的故事一起奔跑」 (Running Forward with Our Stories)13日啟動 ，上百華人沿著40多年前首屆在華埠舉辦的迷你馬拉松路線進行7哩長跑，並藉此發動全美1500名跑者接力1萬5000哩路跑，同時蒐集150個華裔移民 故事，以紀念華裔在美國歷史所作的卓越貢獻。 Au Cheval (TimeOut New York) Au Cheval’s burger is often cited as the best burger in the country, so it’s no surprise the long lines have followed this Chicago favorite to New York since opening in March 2019. Another thing hasn’t changed: the cheeseburger (two patties for a single and three in a double) is still as decadent as ever. All the accoutrements, from a runny egg and thick-cut bacon to the stiff cocktails and crispy potato hash, are necessary to fully experience this “it” burger. Misuse of City Issued Parking Permits The New York City Council Data Team created a new page on the Council’s website where residents can find detailed information on the misuse of city-issued parking permits, more commonly referred to as “placard abuse." New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson and Council Members Margaret S. Chin, Robert Holden, Keith Powers, and Ritchie Torres announced a package of bills introduced on February 13, intended to crack down on placard abuse, as well as unofficial and counterfeit permits and placards also used by perpetrators to skirt the law. This package also addresses dangerous parking practices often associated with placards, including blocking passageways such as bike and bus lanes, crosswalks, sidewalks, and fire hydrants. Battery Park City Resiliency Meeting April 15, 2019, 6pm 6 River Terrace Next in their series of public input sessions about the South Battery Park City Resiliency Project. Intended to be a deeper dive on the Wagner Park portion of the project, this design discussion follows the March 12 South BPC Resiliency Project Public Meeting, and will bring together leadership of CB1’s Battery Park City Committee and Environmental Protection Committee, along with BPCA and its design firm for the project, AECOM. More info: https://bpca.ny.gov/nature-and-sustainability/resiliency/ Protect Your Storefront Business: Avoid Common Violations and Prepare for Emergencies 4/17/19 Join this webinar to learn about common business violations, how to avoid them, and other forms of preparedness. From inspections and fires, to major storms and flooding, NYC business owners face many challenges and regulations that can impact your operations and assets. MOCATalks: Forever Chinatown: A Forgotten Film with Danielle Seid 4/18/19 Join us as professor Danielle Seid introduces and provide crucial context surrounding the "orphan" documentary film Forever Chinatown (1960) produced and directed by her grandparents. She will also share exciting discoveries uncovered in her research on the film such as the film's surprising intersections with Hollywood and the Hong Kong New Wave. The presentation will include short film clips containing rare footage of NYC's Chinatown and Chinese American life at mid-century. Vacation Week: MOCACREATE Earth Day Fun! 4/20 & 4/23 Embrace Earth Day with this fun and eco-friendly workshop! Create DIY seed balls--a fun and easy tool for replanting native flora that protects seeds from the elements as they start to grow. You'll also use recycled materials to create your own fun, colorful butterflies! Inspired by the museum’s exhibitions and local artists, MOCACREATE explores different themes every month from 1-4pm. Free with Museum admission!   General Admission: $12 per person; $8 for children 2 & up; Free for MOCA Family Level Members and above, children under 2, and Cool Culture families. Harpyday Ensemble 4/26/19 Join Si-Yo Music Society Foundation for a unique musical experience featuring Harpyday Ensemble, the only professional harp ensemble in Korea. In addition to being recognized for its dynamic performances, the group is also known for discovering new talent and popularizing harp music by organizing music festivals and harp competitions.

Past Newsletters:

View:  Chinatown Newsletter - November 7, 2017

View:  Chinatown Newsletter - October 19, 2017

View:  Chinatown Newsletter - October 1, 2017

View:  Chinatown Newsletter - September 15, 2017