The city's plans to overhaul Kimlau Square in Chinatown reclaims more streetscape from cars for people, but residents urged officials to think bigger in an area that is predominantly pedestrian. The redesign unveiled on Tuesday would flip the plaza from the east to the west side of the Bowery, near Worth Street, and straighten out the seven-way intersection around it.
The redesign is part of Chinatown Connections , a nearly $56 million public-realm overhaul led by the NYC Economic Development Corporation and Department of Transportation. The project merges $11.5 million in state Downtown Revitalization Initiative funding with nearly $44 million in city capital to reimagine the area around Kimlau Square, home to the Kimlau War Memorial Arch and Lin Ze Xu statue, into what planners call "a safe and vibrant space that celebrates the community's Chinese heritage."
According to police sources, the attack occurred near the corner of East Broadway and Market Street at about 5:25 a.m. on Oct. 19. Law enforcement sources said a 71-year-old woman and a 10-year-old boy riding a skateboard were crossing the street when the board struck the perpetrator. Police said the suspect became enraged and started yelling at the family members when he punched both of them in their faces.
Tucked away in a Craftsman bungalow in Chinatown, Baby Bistro is an unassuming wine bar that rewards a go-with-the-flow attitude. The menu is intentionally tiny (typically just six dishes and two specials) and frequently changes to highlight seasonal ingredients, making it feel more like a DIY tasting menu and less like a random collection of bar snacks. The move: Order one of everything if you're dining with one person, two of everything if you're a four-top.
Yue Wa is one of the last remaining markets in Chinatown, serving the neighborhood's vulnerable residents with affordable groceries and a sense of community for 18 years.
Mayor Adams emphasized the importance of local support during his campaign in Chinatown, highlighting his frequent visits and connection to the community. 'I am not just your mayor, I’m your brother,' he stated, reinforcing his ties to the voters.
Chinese restaurants in San Francisco's Chinatown pioneered dishes that appeal to Americans, merging traditional recipes with local ingredients and new tastes to create a distinct cuisine.
Owner Xiaoxiao Wang has infused the menu with the riot of spicy flavours of Sichuan cuisine, while adding innovative twists inspired by his childhood and international influences.