When I was homeless years ago I used to pass here on my way back and forth to the mission to get a free meal..... I would stop in this shop to look at all the cool stuff......the lady who used to always be in there was so unbelievably kind, cool, and just a marvelous person. I was saddened to visit a few years ago thinking I would see her there like always and heard she passed away.
The Philadelphia 9th St market, largely Italian, had a similar transition in the 1990s. Small business owners sent their children to college or to learn lucrative trades leaving no next generation to take over family businesses. Now 90% are gone.
Years ago when I lived in NYC, I had the privilege of living right around Mott St, the heart of Chinatown and next to Wing on Wo, and got to know the family who runs the business. Mei's father is extremely proud of his daughter's accomplishments, and rightfully so. She and several next generation shop owners are upholding their family's stores and the historic Chinatown legacy have been working extremely hard to preserve the history of Chinatown. But there's a clear shift in the landscape where iconic Chinatown shops/restaurants are being replaced with either trendy/hip Asian cuisine eateries (which I personally think is okay) or, more commonly, bland establishments like perpetually empty art galleries. Much of what we think of as "Chinatown" has moved into Flushing (particularly surrounding the New World Mall). When tourists come to experience "Chinatown," they go to Flushing instead. But that doesn't mean there isn't a demand for the "Chinatown identity" in Chinatown. It's being pushed out by greedy landlords (see chinatown ice cream factory's story) and the loss of successors as mentioned in this video. You can't continue building a culture if you can't even survive economically. Fighting to keep a break even and unprofitable store/restaurant isn't just unattractive to young adults, it's pretty much impossible given the soaring cost of rent in Manhattan.
I grew up going to the Chinatown Fair Arcade every month even though I was from Jersey in the late 80's and 90's. My parents would go there to shop, eat Dim Sum on Sunday mornings and spend the whole day there walking around. So many fond memories of buying VCD movies and watch old Jackie Chan, Jet Li and Chow Yun Fat movies. Sadly times had changed and movie shops are almost nonexistant and the China Town Fair Arcade has turned into a boardwalk type arcade.
Becsuse the aapi members of Congress are failing to address the current policy that makes it way more difficult for people from China to emigrate to America whether it’s through family or for jobs
In order to protect Chinatown's future, there must be stronger political and financial influence to protect its future. In Japan, government workers bother to check what businesses are deemed important to the community and if the owner wishes to retire, they would try to find someone willing to inherit the business. They would arrange the owner and successor to train together so by the time the original owner leaves, the succesor will know how to properly run it and continue its legacy for decades to come. NYC and USA at large doesn't have a national or local system designed to help preserve a legacy business and that's why many great businesses ultimate fade into history. Had they find good sucessors, it would've been enjoyed by many for years to come.
Oh yes! A program like that of Japan’s would be wonderful. I hope that this greed culture kind of settles down so that we can more more towards helping the heart of our communities.
To hate is to human. Equal opportunity hate. At the time of the pandemic there was an increase in discrimination against Asians. Now there is more visible hate for Arabs and Jews.
Places like Chinatown generate more taxes for the city than low-income areas, and oh if the city needs to make budget cuts due to not enough revenue say for example spending lots of money on hotel shelters, the first places to feel it the most are low income areas
According to article 14 and 21 of the constitution of India Gujarat communal Riots and Best Bakery and Gulbarga Society Riots FBI investigation is necessary through the UNO please to give justice to the victims Families in india
When I was homeless years ago I used to pass here on my way back and forth to the mission to get a free meal..... I would stop in this shop to look at all the cool stuff......the lady who used to always be in there was so unbelievably kind, cool, and just a marvelous person. I was saddened to visit a few years ago thinking I would see her there like always and heard she passed away.
The Philadelphia 9th St market, largely Italian, had a similar transition in the 1990s. Small business owners sent their children to college or to learn lucrative trades leaving no next generation to take over family businesses. Now 90% are gone.
Years ago when I lived in NYC, I had the privilege of living right around Mott St, the heart of Chinatown and next to Wing on Wo, and got to know the family who runs the business. Mei's father is extremely proud of his daughter's accomplishments, and rightfully so. She and several next generation shop owners are upholding their family's stores and the historic Chinatown legacy have been working extremely hard to preserve the history of Chinatown. But there's a clear shift in the landscape where iconic Chinatown shops/restaurants are being replaced with either trendy/hip Asian cuisine eateries (which I personally think is okay) or, more commonly, bland establishments like perpetually empty art galleries. Much of what we think of as "Chinatown" has moved into Flushing (particularly surrounding the New World Mall). When tourists come to experience "Chinatown," they go to Flushing instead. But that doesn't mean there isn't a demand for the "Chinatown identity" in Chinatown. It's being pushed out by greedy landlords (see chinatown ice cream factory's story) and the loss of successors as mentioned in this video. You can't continue building a culture if you can't even survive economically. Fighting to keep a break even and unprofitable store/restaurant isn't just unattractive to young adults, it's pretty much impossible given the soaring cost of rent in Manhattan.
I grew up going to the Chinatown Fair Arcade every month even though I was from Jersey in the late 80's and 90's. My parents would go there to shop, eat Dim Sum on Sunday mornings and spend the whole day there walking around. So many fond memories of buying VCD movies and watch old Jackie Chan, Jet Li and Chow Yun Fat movies. Sadly times had changed and movie shops are almost nonexistant and the China Town Fair Arcade has turned into a boardwalk type arcade.
This story is so much more optimistic that the title would betray. I loved it.
The businesses served their purpose. They are no longer needed now. Its time to let them go. 🙄
Becsuse the aapi members of Congress are failing to address the current policy that makes it way more difficult for people from China to emigrate to America whether it’s through family or for jobs
In order to protect Chinatown's future, there must be stronger political and financial influence to protect its future. In Japan, government workers bother to check what businesses are deemed important to the community and if the owner wishes to retire, they would try to find someone willing to inherit the business. They would arrange the owner and successor to train together so by the time the original owner leaves, the succesor will know how to properly run it and continue its legacy for decades to come. NYC and USA at large doesn't have a national or local system designed to help preserve a legacy business and that's why many great businesses ultimate fade into history. Had they find good sucessors, it would've been enjoyed by many for years to come.
Oh yes! A program like that of Japan’s would be wonderful. I hope that this greed culture kind of settles down so that we can more more towards helping the heart of our communities.
I stay home. Scary world outside.
I stay in my shell. Get everything delivered.
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Seriously ABC? You're blaming "anti-asian hate" for store closures? Just goes to show how truly ignorant this reporter is.
To hate is to human. Equal opportunity hate. At the time of the pandemic there was an increase in discrimination against Asians. Now there is more visible hate for Arabs and Jews.
Leave nyc and your life will be easier.
US government says tariff everything about China.
Lol you still maintain the same attitude as 19th century American, grow up
wtf is this comment section
They do nothing about these spammers but when I made a comment about a rich jewish person they deleted it and sent me a warning. Total joke.
Owner of wing is very cute.
I love chinese food
Isaiah 19:15 Neither shall there be any work for Egypt, which the head or tail, branch or rush, may do.
Places like Chinatown generate more taxes for the city than low-income areas, and oh if the city needs to make budget cuts due to not enough revenue say for example spending lots of money on hotel shelters, the first places to feel it the most are low income areas
Also their people thrive and contribute to society which is more than I can say about yours
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@@Que532 And who's going to be strong enough to challenge US? China? Africa? 😂
@@Que532 we control the world's economy. Also if America fails this people in America will feel the effects much less than you and your people
According to article 14 and 21 of the constitution of India Gujarat communal Riots and Best Bakery and Gulbarga Society Riots FBI investigation is necessary through the UNO please to give justice to the victims Families in india
India is for Indians
I miss going to Chinatown in NYC for Christmas Shopping. It had the most beautiful unique items. Now too many knock-off places. 😥
is there any difference between them and the rat population of NYC ?
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