“When it’s 100 degrees in New York, it’s 72 in Los Angeles. When it’s 30 degrees in New York, in Los Angeles it’s still 72. However, there are six million interesting people in New York, and only 72 in Los Angeles.â€Â — Neil Simon I love New York and try to visit at least once a […]
Japanese snacks now part of local favorites in New York’s East Village
December 23, 2010 by Leave a Comment
NEW YORK — Tradition is not the first word that comes to mind when one plans a visit to Manhattan’s East Village, sometimes referred to as New York’s counterculture capital known for punk rock, new wave bands, drug dealers and tattoo parlors. But the area, loosely spreading between First and Third avenues in lower Manhattan, […]
Three Asian Americans Elected to Office in NYC
November 12, 2009 by Leave a Comment
NEW YORK — In New York City’s Nov. 3 election, Councilman John C. Liu was elected city comptroller, making him the first Asian American to be elected to a citywide office. As a city councilman, the Taiwan-native represented Flushing, Queens. According to the New York Times, this victory “could quickly make [Liu] a strong contender […]
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