Category: News

Mayor Menino Announces City Preparations for Blizzard of 2013

Boston, Feb. 7, 2013, — Mayor Thomas M. Menino today called for the City’s Snow Team to execute plans to prepare for a major winter storm that is projected to bring blizzard-like conditions and possible hurricane-force wind gusts to Boston Friday and Saturday. The National Weather Service is advising people not to travel after noon… Continue reading Mayor Menino Announces City Preparations for Blizzard of 2013

Peace, Health and Prosperity — Year of Snake Wishes

By David Li, bostonese.com This year, the Chinese New Year Day is on February 10, 2013. So, you have got a second chance to make some new year resolutions. Let’s listen to the Year of Snake wishes from Asian folks in the greater Boston area. Leland Cheung, Cambridge City Councillor Leland Cheung (middle) with supporters… Continue reading Peace, Health and Prosperity — Year of Snake Wishes

49ers Fans Upset at Ref’s Non-call in Ravens’ 34-31 Superbowl Victory

By David Li, bostonese.com After a 34 minute power outage, the 4 hour plus Super Bowl game came down to the final two minutes. Baltimore’s defense made a goal line stand with the and then took a safety with the punter wasting 8 seconds in the corner of the end zone. The Cinderella story of… Continue reading 49ers Fans Upset at Ref’s Non-call in Ravens’ 34-31 Superbowl Victory

Mayor Menino Hosts Mass Delegation of Mayors Against Illegal Guns

Boston, Jan. 31, — Mayor Thomas M. Menino today hosted the Massachusetts delegation of the Mayors Against Illegal Guns (MAIG) coalition as they continue their call on Congress to take action on gun violence. In his State of the City address Tuesday, Mayor Menino vowed to continue his work with the coalition of nearly 1,000… Continue reading Mayor Menino Hosts Mass Delegation of Mayors Against Illegal Guns

CCBA – Chinatown Crime Watch Received $10K Grant from Motorola Solutions Foundation

Boston, Jan. 29, – The Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of New England (CCBA) – Chinatown Crime Watch announced today that it has received a $10,000.00 Public Safety Grant from Motorola Solutions Foundation on December 10, 2012 as part of the Public Safety and Security Institute. The Motorola Solutions Foundation is the charitable arm of Motorola… Continue reading CCBA – Chinatown Crime Watch Received $10K Grant from Motorola Solutions Foundation

Mayor Menino Delivers Annual State of the City Address for the 20th Time

Boston, Jan. 29, — In front of an audience of residents, political leaders, and dignitaries, Mayor Thomas M. Menino tonight delivered his annual State of the City address at Boston’s historic Faneuil Hall. In addition to several other commitments, the Mayor announced $30 million in new funding for underperforming schools, a pilot program to bring… Continue reading Mayor Menino Delivers Annual State of the City Address for the 20th Time

Two Week Countdown to 2013 New England Chinese Professionals Lunar New Year Gala and Much More

Date & Time: Sunday, February 10, 2013, 1:30pm – 11:00 pm Venue: Boston Marriott Newton, 2345 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02466 Early Bird ticket: $60 before Feb 1st, 2013 Regular ticket: $75 after Feb 1st Student ticket: $40 before Feb 1st, 2013 Attire: Formal, Business Casual or Chinese Traditional Learn more or  Register here 

Li Na’s Brave Performance at Australian Open Final Wins New Fans around the World

By Sun Xiaochen in Melbourne, Australia, and Lei Lei in Beijing (China Daily) Losing the final of the Australian Open is unlikely to stop Li Na from becoming a global superstar. China’s 30-year-old tennis ace twisted an ankle and also hit her head as she contested the final against Victoria Azarenka of Belarus on Saturday… Continue reading Li Na’s Brave Performance at Australian Open Final Wins New Fans around the World