New York’s Ethnic Press Advances the Story of Knicks Star Jeremy Lin
Ethnic media is reporting on the ripple effects of Lin’s success in immigrant communities.
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Food in 2 Worlds: The Adoration of the Maggi
Maggi seasoning was invented in the 19th Century in Switzerland. Today immigrants from across the globe call it a “taste of home.”
In this podcast reporter Aurora Almendral explores the magical world of Maggi, complete with recipes.
Chinatown Rings in the Year of the Dragon
Thousands of New Yorkers celebrated the arrival of the Year of the Dragon over the past two weeks. Reporter Larry Tung was one of them, and he brings us an audio slideshow from the annual Chinese New Year parade in Manhattan’s Chinatown.
Podcast: Year of the Dragon Special – The Best Regional Chinese Restaurants in Flushing
We bring you on a culinary tour of China—all around the 7 train stop in Flushing Queens. Plus, you’ll hear about the reinvention of Dim Sum in Manhattan’s Chinatown, and special Chinese New Year dishes.
Podcast: The John Liu Fundraising Scandal – The Top Political Issue for Asian Americans in NY
NYC Comptroller John Liu is a role model for Asian Americans. A federal investigation of his campaign fundraising practices has had a chilling effect on his possible mayoral campaign in 2013.
Pulling Back the Curtain – What Asian Americans Are Saying about the John Liu Fundraising Scandal
Asians Americans are divided over whether a federal investigation of New York City’s Comptroller will derail his potential bid to be the city’s first Asian mayor.
Activists Say Chinatown Should Get Special Zoning
Community organizers and preservationists say Chinatown needs special zoning to maintain its character and long-term residents. They want 50 percent of units in new housing developments to be set aside for low income tenants.
Podcast: The Future of Journalism Can Be Found in Chinatown
Chinatown in Lower Manhattan is not just about great dumplings and shopping. A new “hyperlocal” website, OurChinatown.org, aims to provide a fuller picture of the community.
Things You May Not Know About Queens: the Food, the Immigrant Housing, the Scamming ‘Notario’
Streetwise New York offers tours of “old and new immigrant New York.” We sent reporter Cristina DC Pastor and audio producer Dimple Patel to check out the tour in the city’s largest borough.
Podcast: How to Get Ahead in This Economy? Learn Mandarin
But in New York City schools the demand for Chinese-language instruction exceeds the supply. Fi2W Executive Producer John Rudolph interviews reporter Lan Trinh about the explosive interest in Mandarin instruction.