Tag Archives: Chinatown

Local Museum on the Rise

The state of the art and industrial design of the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) scream SoHo.   However, the three red lanterns, and the string of Christmas lights that hang in the museum window makes MOCA seem a little … Continue reading

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You Have Herpes. Now What?

At lunch, a teenager on the cusp of adulthood listens to her friends talk about sex and contraceptives, keeping quiet since she doesn’t know anything about those subjects.  In sexual education class, she learns about sex, sexually transmitted diseases and … Continue reading

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A Jewel in Chinatown

A faded jade green sign with mustard yellow letters Don Enterprises hangs above a store window in Chinatown, a remnant of a time passed.  Presently,  an emerald green awning hangs gallantly under the Don Enterprises sign, with the name Pearl … Continue reading

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Made in Chinatown

Imagine this.  A family of three sits around their dinner table talking about their days. The father complains of back pains from doing heavy lifting.  The mother moans about having to wake up at 4 a.m. every morning to go … Continue reading

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Chinatown Neighborhood Backgrounder

Chinatown is a neighborhood in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, which is filled with historical and cultural significance.  Chinatown is one of the few neighborhoods in Manhattan that is home to both residents and an abundance of commercial businesses.  … Continue reading

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Chinatown NYC

When people think of Chinatown a neighborhood in lower Manhattan, they automatically think of the street peddlers selling knock-off designer handbags.  Very seldom do people actually take their time to learn of the history of Chinatown, and all the treasures … Continue reading

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New Charges for Senior’s Meal Plan

The Salvation Army’s senior program faced a $15 price rise in its monthly food plan for senior citizens this past October, according to an employee. The Salvation Army, located on 225 Bowery, has a small section to the left of the … Continue reading

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