In this issue:
comedy show giveaway, the largest garment strike EVER in NYC and what to do this weekend!
CORONAVIRUS
1. HERE’S THE NY SCOOP
THE STATS:
| 17, 366, 438 vaccines administered across NYC 61 new hospitalizations 3,674 new cases |
GOOD NEWS
| HOW A $27 BEER SAVED US ALL – This week, the Port Authority announced they would be cracking down on vendors overcharging for food/drinks at the airport. An investigation was launched after tweet went viral showcasing a $27 USD pint of Sam Adams at LGA airport. The Port Authority announced a maximum surcharge of 10% on any foods/drinks for all 3 NY area airports. |
BAD NEWS
| MASK UP BABY – NYC has just officially moved into HIGH COVID alert, after an influx of hospitalizations. The health commissioner recommends wearing a face mask in all public indoor settings and crowded outdoor settings. |
DID YOU KNOW?
2. HOW 20,000 CHINESE AMERICAN SEAMSTRESSES INSPIRED US LABOR LAWS
| In celebration of AAPI heritage month, we are sharing this little known piece of NYC history. This piece was inspired by an article called, “How Chinese American Women Changed US Labor Law History” by Huiying b. Chan. Did you know one of the largest garment strikes that ever took place in NYC was started by Asian women? On June 24, 1982, over 20,000 women marched all the way down Mott Street to Columbus Park right in Manhattan’s Chinatown to demand workers rights. WHAT WAS THE SCOOP? Overcrowding, long hours, poor ventilation, Tuberculosis and injuries were all pretty common at the 400+ factories in Chinatown. Workers were paid 50 cents per piece sewn, and owners wanted to remove holidays and benefits. The International Ladies’ Garment Workers Union and volunteers handed out fliers, visited garment factories, and spoke to workers to come out and make a stand. By the end of the strike, every single employer signed the new union contracts. The strike led to increased wages and benefits for thousands of workers and influenced many of our labor laws today. Read the full article by tapping below! |
EVENTS COMING UP
3. HERE’S WHAT YOU SHOULD DO THIS WEEK!
THURSDAY, MAY 19TH AT 12:15 – 6 PM – REGISTER HERE Celebrate Mental Health Action Day in Washington Square Park with a day of fun! Think dance party, live music, jugglers, and drawing activities.
FRIDAY, MAY 20TH AT 8PM – $25 – TICKETS HERE Nobody’s Happy Comedy Show featuring headliner BRITTANY BRAVE from TBS, MTV and The Disastrous Dating Life of Diane Damone.
***We’re giving away 2 FREE TIX to this show -Reply to this newsletter to enter and follow both @ciaooomag and @brittanybrave on Instagram to enter! ***
SATURDAY, MAY 21ST AT 4PM – FREE RSVP HERE It’s our 3 year ciaooo! -versary party! We’ll have all day drink specials, chill ice breakers, comedy by Brittany Brave, a pop up shop from Smith & Parka , and giveaways from Motor Oil Coffee, Homecoming NYC food tours and more! The party takes place at Sugarburg in Williamsburg!
