Boston, Feb. 20, 2016, — Over 2,000 protesters turned out today at Boston Common to rally for ex-NYPD officer Peter Liang. This is one of the largest protests by the Asian American community in Boston in many years.
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Thousands Rally in Boston Common Calling for Equal Justice for Officer Peter Liang
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Asian Americans to Rally for NYPD Officer Peter Liang on 2/20
Boston, Feb. 18, 2016, — Asian Americans across the US in over 30 major cities will rally on Saturday, Feb. 20, to protect against the guilty verdict of NYPD officer Prter Liang.
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Women Elected Officials Endorse Diana Hwang for State Senate
Boston, Feb. 16, 2016, — Former Fitchburg Mayor Lisa Wong (Wong Sou Fun), Quincy City Councilor Nina Liang and Newton City Councilor Amy Mah Sangiolo (Mah Hwei Mei) have all endorsed Diana Hwang for State Senate, citing her work as a mentor for young Asian women across Massachusetts.
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Boston Embraces for Coldest Valentine’s Day Ever
Boston, Feb. 14, 2016 — It’s official now. Today is the coldest Valentine’s Day in Boston on record. The low temperature of the day: -9F was recorded at Boston Logan Airport early this morning.
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The Ying Quartet to Perform at Jordan Hall on March 26
“The Ying Quartet performed with technical mastery, musical insight, vivid imagination, and tireless enthusiasm.” – Joe Sekon, Peninsula Reviews
Robin Scott, Janet Ying, Violins, Phillip Ying, Viola, David Ying, Cello
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Job Opening at Mayor’s Office of New Bostonians
The Mayor’s Office of New Bostonians (MONB) is looking for a full-time, one-year project coordinator to assist with the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) and DAPA (Deferred Action for Parents of US citizens or Legal Permanent Residents) Outreach Initiative.
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Pictures from NCLS Chinese New Year Gala
Newton, Feb. 5, 2016, — With the leadership of Newton Chinese Language School (NCLS) event committee, NCLS 2016 Chinese Spring Gala was successfully held at Regis college. Thanks a lot for all performers, PCC, admin staff, teachers, board members and volunteers who have been involved in and supported this event, makes this gala successful and an unforgettable night.
Dance performance at the gala (photos by Fenfang Mei).
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Gov. Baker, Mayor Walsh Announce Joint Community Redevelopment Venture in Downtown Boston
BOSTON – Today as part of the Baker-Polito Administration’s “Open for Business” Real Estate Asset Leveraging (REAL) Strategy, Governor Charlie Baker and Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced a joint state and city venture with Veolia North America to explore the strategic redevelopment of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s (MassDOT) District 6 Headquarters and Veolia facility in downtown Boston. A broad set of goals will be developed for the site with the engagement of community leaders and residents, which could include economic growth and development, job creation and the addition of more open space and affordable, workforce and transit-oriented housing.
Gov. Baker and Mayor Walsh at groundbreaking ceremony of parcel 1B in Boston(file photo).
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Google Marks Lunar New Year with Illustration of Playful Monkeys
Happy Lunar New Year!
Lunar New Year is celebrated in many countries such as China, Korea, Mongolia, and Vietnam. Though not officially used in the United States, the lunar calendar plays an important role in global timekeeping.
Screen shot of google.com home page on Feb. 8, 2016 on a PC.
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Hong Kong Ranked World’s Freest Economy for 22 Years
The 2016 Index of Economic Freedom Report, released by the US-based Heritage Foundation in Washington DC on February 1, ranked Hong Kong the world’s freest economy – for the 22nd consecutive year.
