Donations Top $250,000 For Asian-Owned NYC Bookstore Decimated By Fire

An Asian American-owned bookstore in Manhattan’s Chinatown was severely damaged in a Fourth of July fire.
The community and celebrities have rallied behind the bookstore, raising over $250,000 in donations to support it.
The cause of the fire, which began in a residential unit above the store, remains unknown.
Repairs and renovations are expected to take about a year, and donations will help replace equipment, pay staff, and meet other needs.
The bookstore will remain closed for the foreseeable future.