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Attack survivor Cecille Lai: ‘Why do we have hate for each other?’
By Lindy Rosales On March 10, exactly a week after Cecille Martinez Lai and her military veteran son Kyle were attacked viciously in a Queens intersection, she came back near the scene of the crime to speak at a rally in support of her family. At the time of the rally, two suspects have been […]
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Communities, companies come together for bystander intervention training
By Cristina DC Pastor When Filipino accountant Noel Quintana was slashed across the face on February 3, 2021, he staggered out of the crowded train with blood all over, later muttering to himself, “Nobody came to help.” One would think that in such a situation, one would at least lift a finger to press the […]
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Milagros Dela Cruz coping with unprovoked assault in Brooklyn: ‘Why me?’
By Cristina DC Pastor Three months before Cecille Lai and her son were attacked on March 2 by three car-riding youths in Queens, Milagros Dela Cruz Llamas, 70, had an almost identical experience in Brooklyn. On December 19, 2022, six days before Christmas, she was on the platform of York Street Station near the Brooklyn […]
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How Sou Sou breaks up friendships
The FilAm Editorial It’s similar to Paluwagan in the Philippines. In New York where the so-called money-savings club is popular among Caribbean and West African immigrants, Sou Sou has easily penetrated the normally tight-fisted Filipino American community. The word Sou Sou is now synonymous with “scam” after friends began accusing one another of running off […]
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7,600 nurses bought fake diplomas in fraudulent scheme: DoJ
More than two dozen individuals have been charged in the Southern District of Florida for their alleged participation in a wire fraud scheme that created an illegal licensing and employment shortcut for aspiring nurses. According to three recently unsealed indictments returned by a South Florida federal grand jury and two informations filed by federal prosecutors, […]
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How to recognize and prevent romance, sextortion scams
As Valentine’s Day approaches, the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) is warning New Yorkers about romance and sextortion scams. Romance scams occur when a criminal lies about their identity and uses romantic interest to manipulate or steal from the victim. Thieves use different variations of these scams to deceive unsuspecting daters. One common variation used is sextortion, where scammers encourage victims […]
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Requiem for Olivia Snow’s dream (1975-2023)
By Stella Piscano I lost a friend a few days ago. I met him 15 years ago. Wow, didn’t think it was that long already! This dude was witty, fun-loving, brilliant! He would’ve been 48 years old come February. And why am I spewing out numbers? Because he was a numbers guy, razor sharp analysis […]
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Guest Editorial: A safer New York
By Mayor Eric Adams While I was on the campaign trail, I met many New Yorkers who expressed their desire for a safer city. New Yorkers want to feel safe in their neighborhoods, at their places of worship, in the subway and on the streets. I vowed to make public safety my top priority, and […]
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17.5 years for attacker who punched Yonkers Pinay 125 times
At least 17 years in prison await Tammel Esco, the Yonkers man who punched his Filipina neighbor 125 times on March 11. This is a rare case where an anti-Asian hate crime has reached a resolution and a suspect is put behind bars. The woman was seriously injured and is recovering for the brutal assault […]