CeFaan Kim
CeFaan also reported daily on the Black Lives Matter protests that followed the murder of George Floyd. He covered the 2020 presidential election recount in Pennsylvania, the Chelsea terrorist bombing and protests of President Trump's travel ban at JFK airport.
CeFaan has consistently reported on poverty within the AAPI community, including an exclusive report in 2016 on Asian-American seniors who were riding casino buses to help make ends meet and how the pandemic has impacted Chinatown in NYC.
Throughout the pandemic CeFaan reported at the forefront covering the rise of anti-Asian hate crimes, interviewing and telling the stories of countless victims. His reporting helped spark a national conversation on anti-Asian hate and changed how the NYPD investigates anti-Asian hate crimes.
He is the recipient of a National Edward R. Murrow Award for his coverage during the coronavirus pandemic, a regional Edward R. Murrow Award for his anti-Asian hate coverage, a regional Edward R. Murrow Award for his part in team coverage when New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted on federal charges, and five Emmy awards including for his coverage during the BLM protests.
CeFaan is also a veteran who served as a U.S. Army Reserve Sergeant. He is the former co-chair of the Asian American Journalists Association's Media Watch Committee and serves as an AAJA mentor.
CeFaan's Stories
Man accused of setting triple fatal fire with cigarette in Inwood released after arraignment
FDNY investigators say the suspect deliberately discarded a lit cigarette into cardboard boxes, causing them to ignite.
Grieving father of murdered 17-year-old girl sues Meta and NYC in $50 million lawsuit
A grieving father from the Bronx is demanding answers after the tragic death of his teenage daughter.
Belleville warehouse fire out after burning for days; mayor calls it one of the worst in NJ history
As demolition gets underway after a massive inferno ravaged at an industrial warehouse in Belleville, parents in the township are now fired up too.
Idea proposed for permanent gates after curfew at Washington Square Park
Should the park get permanent gates so it can be locked at night?
Woodland Park crossing guard, 80, struck and killed while helping kids cross the street
Jean Schultz worked for the Woodland Park School District for years and served with care, dedication and kindness.
Artist documents life inside NYCHA's Elliott-Chelsea Houses before billion-dollar rebuild
An artist in Chelsea is showing a side of public housing living that we don't often get a chance to see.
Carmela's in Franklin Square reopens, keeps business in the family
The restaurant was named after Calia's wife, Carmela Calia - fitting for a true family business. In fact, the place was built for their son Anthony, who was set to take it over until he passed in 2004.
Off-duty officer saves goalie who went into cardiac arrest before hockey game
A local police officer jumped into action to help save a hockey player who collapsed during a game.
JFK Airport transformation: New concessions unveiled for new-and-improved Terminal 8
The $125 million makeover is pumping new life and energy into Terminal 8 -- along with some New York flavor.
NYPD reassigns 6 Brooklyn narcotics detectives after violent arrest caught on camera
The two detectives who made the arrest have been stripped of their guns and badges, but some say that's not enough.