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A Brief But Spectacular take on the Chinatown Block Watch

A Brief But Spectacular take on keeping New York’s Chinatown safe

06/11/2020

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A Brief But Spectacular take on the Chinatown Block Watch

Clip: 6/11/2020 | 3m 9sVideo has Closed Captions

A Brief But Spectacular take on keeping New York’s Chinatown safe

Chinatown is typically a vibrant and bustling staple of New York City. But as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the area became a ghost town, and some people there experienced xenophobic attacks. In response, longtime resident Karlin Chan created a neighborhood community patrol to keep everyone safe. Chan offers his Brief But Spectacular take on the Chinatown Block Watch.

06/11/2020

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