CHINATOWN SPRINGS
DEAN MOSES
BACK TO LIFE
Performers at the Chinatown BID’s “welcome home party”
For a few minutes, the
hustle and bustle of the
Big Apple stalled as pedestrians
stopped in their
tracks and whipped out
their cellphones to capture
life in Chinatown
again.
“This is the beginning
of what we call ‘Have a
seat at the table series,’
we are welcoming you to
come out, to have some
joy, have some fun —
none of the hatred,” Chen
said with great hope for
the future.
Chen affirmed the importance
of showcasing
love and joy, which is not
only what the weekend
event was built upon,
but also the reason why
the Kiosk is decorated
with those same words.
In addition, the information
center is decked out
with artworks denouncing
hate crimes, a visual
that truly surges to life
after nightfall with a
warm, welcoming glow.
This greeting gesture
permeates the lampposts
and trash cans
with messages hailing
those to the area. It is
hoped this love will help
combat any xenophobic
feelings.
Thanks to the alluring
music and visual aesthetics,
a melting pot
of individuals gathered
around the Kiosk with
a sparkle of joy in their
eyes and smiles beneath
their masked faces.
HANOVER BANK SENDS LOVE TOO
Hanover Bank knows
how to be a good neighbor.
When the community
bank heard about the Chinatown
BID/Partnership’s
Warm Hearts initiative they
stepped up to help.
Hanover, which has a
location on Canal Street in
Chinatown, has witnessed
the hardships of the area,
such as rapid store closures
and even some
residents fleeing.
The bank decided
to contribute $100 gift
cards as prizes for randomly
selected New
Yorkers who submitted
messages. By
awarding the
gift cards,
Hanover
b a n k
hoped to contribute to
their home’s comeback story
through the warm hearts
of others.
“Hanover Bank is committed
to helping the communities
we serve thrive and
is happy to be involved in this
Hanover Bank at 172 1/2 Canal St. in Chinatown
very important initiative to
support the Asian American
community and Lower
Manhattan which are integral
neighborhoods to the
fabric of New York City,” said
Denise Chardavoyne, executive
vice president and chief
operations officer of Hanover
Bancorp.
The five randomly selected
winners of the gift cards were:
Alex Nguyen, Chris Moy, Giosyamirith
Pacheco, Kurlene
John, and Maureen Chen
PHOTO BY DEAN MOSES
Congratulations to the five
winners!
To find out more about
Hanover Bank go to hanoverbank.
com
Denise Chardavoyne, executive vice president
and chief operations officer, Hanover Bancorp.
14 May 13, 2021 Schneps Media