Three people of different ages and ethnicities cross the street together in Flushing, New York, Nov. 8, 2025. Behind them, an LED sign in Chinese reads “Flushing Welcomes You.” ©Chengchao Li 2025
Traffic fills the streets in downtown Flushing, New York, Nov. 8, 2025, as buses, private cars, grocery carts, tourists, and residents move in different directions. Shops along the road feature both Chinese and international storefronts, reflecting the area’s diversity. ©Chengchao Li 2025
Two street vendors selling hats share something on a phone in front of a church in Flushing, New York, Nov. 8, 2025. ©Chengchao Li 2025
Two women check ticket information in front of the Long Island Rail Road ticket counter in Flushing, New York, Nov. 8, 2025. The LIRR connects commuters between Queens and Long Island. ©Chengchao Li 2025
A Chinese vendor cuts sugarcane at a fruit stand as a child watches in Flushing, New York, Nov. 8, 2025. Street markets remain a lively part of the neighborhood’s daily life. ©Chengchao Li 2025
A Chinese woman sells fruit from a street stall in front of a supermarket in Flushing, New York, Nov. 8, 2025. Street vendors add to the neighborhood’s lively market atmosphere. ©Chengchao Li 2025
Advertising banners line the streets of Flushing, New York, Nov. 8, 2025, promoting services such as ID rentals, passport applications, and instant photo processing. The signs reflect the neighborhood’s concentration of immigration and travel-related businesses. ©Chengchao Li 2025
A young Chinese bubble tea worker prepares drinks while glancing outside through the shop window in Flushing, New York, Nov. 8, 2025.. ©Chengchao Li 2025
A middle-aged Chinese man prepares to drive a bus that runs between Chinatown and Flushing in New York, Nov. 8, 2025. The route connects two of the city’s largest Chinese communities. ©Chengchao Li 2025
A Chinese bus driver sits on a roadside railing and looks at his phone while waiting for passengers before departure in Flushing, New York, Nov. 8, 2025. ©Chengchao Li 2025
A middle-aged Chinese woman plays on the swings with two children in Flushing, New York, Nov. 8, 2025. Families spend the afternoon outdoors enjoying the mild autumn weather. ©Chengchao Li 2025
Young people, children, and older adults sit together in a park in Flushing, New York, Nov. 8, 2025. Some chat while others scroll through their phones on a calm afternoon. ©Chengchao Li 2025
A middle-aged Chinese woman stands at a counter selling traditional Chinese desserts in Flushing, New York, Nov. 8, 2025. The neighborhood is known for its vibrant Asian food scene. ©Chengchao Li 2025
A Chinese woman speaks with a white customer inside a shop selling herbal medicine and health products in Flushing, New York, Nov. 8, 2025. Traditional remedies remain popular among local residents. ©Chengchao Li 2025
