NYC cultural events

A composite feature image from the 2026 Lunar New Year Parade in Chinatown NYC showing a colorful dragon head, a packed parade route on Mott Street, and community leaders marching with red banners.

The Year of the Horse Charges Through Chinatown

Richard Scalzo4 days ago4 days ago013 mins

2026 Lunar New Year Parade – March 1, 2026 | Chinatown, NYC Chinatown was packed shoulder-to-shoulder on March 1, 2026, as thousands lined the narrow streets for the annual Lunar New Year Parade. Lanterns hung overhead. Confetti coated the pavement. The sound of drums, cymbals, and firecrackers echoed off brick buildings and fire escapes. The…

Little Bangladesh

Richard Scalzo2 years ago10 months ago01 mins

On August 5th, 2024, Little Bangladesh in Brooklyn, New York, was abuzz with celebration as crowds rejoiced over the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. This followed intense calls for her departure after deadly protests over job quotas in July. The community expressed their elation with chants, speeches, and fireworks, marking a pivotal political moment…