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This edition: What's Old Is New: Chinatown's Next Generation


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Episode Details

Original tape date: May 12, 2025. First aired: June 10, 2025.

New York City’s Chinatown is cultural hub for the Asian community. It remains a popular tourist destination. However gentrification is slowly changing the landscape, but we found a movement where the next generation are staying grounded in this neighborhood and helping to transform their family’s business.

Guest List

Ph. D. Ava Chin Author, “Mott Street: A Chinese American Family’s Story of Exclusion and Homecoming”

Paul Eng Owner, Fong On

Kimberly Ho Co-Founder & Co-Owner, Phoenix Palace

Gary Lum Co-Founder and Fourth Generation Owner, Wong On Wo & Co.

Mei Lum Fifth Generation Owner, Wing On Wo & Co.

Cory Ng Co-Founder & Co-Owner, Phoenix Palace

Ricky Nguyen Co-Founder & Co-Owner, Phoenix Palace

Christina Seid Owner, Chinatown Ice Cream Factory

Michelle Wen Artist, Sculptor

Annie Chen Ziyao Curator, Artist, Co-Owner, Flowing Space Gallery

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