According to reliable sources, the self-proclaimed "Number One Chinese Gun Shop on Long Island, New York," has closed down due to issues including the Nassau County Sheriff's Office's refusal to return the gun license, inability to renew the local handgun sales license, and inability to renew the Federal Firearms Dealer License (FLL) . It is currently unclear how the owner will handle the shop's inventory or whether they will resell it to someone else to continue operations

On February 10, 2024, the first day of the Lunar New Year, the New York Firearms Association (NYFA), at the invitation of the Prosperous Community Foundation (PCF), held a Dragon Year dinner at the Royal Court Restaurant in Flushing to celebrate the traditional Chinese festival of Lunar New Year . On this joyous and festive Year of the Dragon, the New York Firearms Association (NYFA) extends its sincerest blessings to you. May you and your family celebrate this special time

Although the New York state government claims that hate crimes against Asian Americans have decreased, the issue of Asian American crime remains a serious concern. On the afternoon of December 10, 2023, Chairman Lin and his family were dining at a McDonald's in Long Island. An unidentified person complained to McDonald's employees, criticizing Chairman Lin's family for bringing a dog into the restaurant and making discriminatory remarks against Chinese people. Chairman Lin st