Repeat Break-ins in Chinatown
“It’s hard enough to run a restaurant,” Clark said. “Any loss through criminal activity is even more demoralizing.”
Local doctor Robbie Goldstein works to serve in Congress
Infectious disease specialist Robbie Goldstein is running for the Eighth Congressional District seat. (Image courtesy of the Committee to Elect Robbie Goldstein.) Infectious disease specialist Robbie Goldstein enjoys practicing medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and teaching at Harvard Medical School. While caring for people matters, Goldstein has his sights set on representing the Eighth District of Massachusetts in Congress, challenging Democratic incumbent Stephen Lynch. “I love what I do. It’s the best job in the world,” Goldstein said, who is […]
Chinatown to add more than 500 units of affordable housing
Chinatown is one of Boston’s densest neighborhoods. With more than 50,000 residents per square-mile based on U.S. Census data — including high-rise developments around Boston Common — every inch of land downtown is precious. However, Boston’s development boom has resulted in more affordable housing funds. Here’s a list of affordable housing projects to be implemented in Chinatown, adding up to 579 units. 288 Harrison Avenue The current Tai Tung Village south parking lot is slated to become a six-story building with […]
Chinatown Y supports lifelong fitness for older adults
Wang YMCA of Chinatown healthy aging coordinator Katie Lei led a low-impact fitness class for older adults. (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) As she lifted weights and did squats at the Wang YMCA of Chinatown, Judy Sharko, 78, matched instructor Katie Lei’s every move. “I love this class,” Sharko said. “I’m in the neighborhood with a gym in my building, but coming here, the Y has such good trainers and direction.” Sharko is part of Lei’s low-impact fitness class for […]
Artist apologizes for Chinatown graffiti at March Safety meeting
Boston Police Department District A-1 Sgt. Detective Joey Tse, Sgt. Steve Moy and Capt. Ken Fong attended the March 4 Chinatown Safety Committee at the DoubleTree Hotel. (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) The Chinatown Safety Committee met March 4 at the DoubleTree Hotel, with a police report on local crime for the past 30 days. MBTA Police Sgt. Ben Carrasco warned about youth attacks in groups occurring over the past few months in Dorchester and Jamaica Plain. No attacks have […]
QARI unveils new North Quincy space
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for Quincy Asian Resources’s North Quincy location took place Feb. 26. (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) Quincy Asian Resources Inc. (QARI) celebrated its new North Quincy location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 26. About 30 guests attended the celebration at the converted bank branch, now serving as a community center. “We wanted to develop a space in the epicenter of North Quincy,” said QARI executive director Philip Chong. “We offer elder services, English instruction, youth services and […]
Chinatown agency hosts Lunar New Year party
Asian American Civic Association welcomed the Year of the Rat at its headquarters Feb. 27. (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) Asian American Civic Association (AACA) welcomed the Year of the Rat with more than 60 guests and a lion dance Feb. 27 at its 87 Tyler Street headquarters. AACA provides limited English speaking and economically disadvantaged people with education, occupational training and social services enabling them to realize lasting economic self-sufficiency. AACA has served and advocated for the needs of […]
AREAA Boston welcomes Year of the Mouse
The Asian Real Estate Association of America Boston chapter president Elena Lau welcomed attendees to the eighth gala Feb. 28 at the State Room. (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) The Asian Real Estate Association of America Boston chapter rang in Lunar New Year at its eighth annual gala Feb. 28 at the State Room. “Our achievements are not possible without our leaders, who contribute to our mission,” said AREAA Boston president Elena Lau. She thanked members for helping the Boston chapter win […]
Boston celebrates Japanese emperor’s birthday
A reception in honor of Japanese Emperor Naruhito took place Feb. 20 at the Federal Reserve Plaza, hosted by Consul General of Japan Setsuo Ohmori. Consul General Ohmori introduced New England Free Jacks Rugby player Kensuke Hatakeyama. (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) A birthday reception in honor of Japanese Emperor Naruhito took place Feb. 20 at the Federal Reserve Plaza. The celebration was hosted by Consul General of Japan Setsuo Ohmori and his wife Emi Ohmori. “Emperor Naruhito is leading […]
Chinatown Neighborhood Council talk about new taqueria
El Jefe’s Taqueria founder and co-owner John Schall spoke about a proposed location at 80 Boylston Street during the Feb. 18 Chinatown/South Cove Neighborhood Council meeting at Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association. (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) The Chinatown/South Cove Neighborhood Council discussed a proposed restaurant opening Feb. 18 at Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association. El Jefe’s Taqueria will open in March at 80 Boylston Street, the Little Building of Emerson College, said founder and co-owner John Schall. He is applying for […]