Good to be able to hear from the law enforcement side's point of view. We often are denied that opportunity. Most retired law enforcement ride off into the sunset without looking back.......for good reason.
Mike, I remember running into you when you were a detective on East Broadway. You were so cool because you could have taken me in, but, you saw I was not making it obvious what was going down. I respected you because I figured you were in law enforcement and I was not going to disrespect you. I was doing my thing back from 1970s when Chinatown was classic and right into the mid 2000s. When the Fuzhou guys came in 1991, they were really all so nice and I never had any incidents with any of them and had great times!! All of you, Kenny, Jimmy, Speed, Big Head and if I left anyone out, I apologize as you are doing the Chinatown Gang Stories are bringing back lots of memories and really great stories! Thank you for sharing!
Much respect. Love your shows. I've lived here over 30 years as ilegal immigrant. Seem too much. Plus the illegal life of 30 years literally felt like i was on house arrest. Got lots of tips on how to get around in NYC. LMK if you're interested to find out more. TY
Great stories! This guy Chris got jokes “Chinese new years is my favorite holiday, forget Christmas” “He stumbles, he gives me a $100 bill, I look at him, your now a VIP member” 😂😂😂😂 living in bk, I could relate so much to these pr spots 😅 Also touching the shoulder of a gambling person is a def Nono!!
19:33 Yes, that's true. Gamblers believe that it's bad luck to tap on either shoulders as that's where some sort of luck flame sits on. I think there's a third spot on the top of the head too. When I was a kid, my older folks (parents, aunts, uncles) used to tell me off when I tapped on their shoulders while they were gambling. This is an original, universal Chinese superstition - I'm from South East Asia and it applies here too.
@@yankees29 I been one those place in NY CHINATOWN NEVER THAT EXPENSIVE. PLEASE u MIGHT BE GETTING OVER CHARGED 😂 u might say everything is bigger it NY 😂
On The Left Coast, there were full scale nightclubs with an "Asian Only" clientele. Upwards of 1,000 people a night. Staffed by "off duty" peace officers. On duty agents from every alphabet soup agency were always on the scene in plainclothes. In some cities, the local "Pee Dee" would actually assign a marked car or prisoner transport wagon to park in front with the light bar flashing. Various special units would make a show of force in tactical gear. And yet, the fights still happened - along with the shootings and stabbings. The suspects thought that they were getting away with it - blatantly in the face of law enforcement. Until the indictments listed and detailed every assault, battery, shooting, et cetera.
Yeah never touch a gambler on the shoulders cos the superstition is it'd snuff out the light on that particular shoulder n the light on both shoulders n head is supposed to for good aura n luck
I had to laugh at the "bad temper" comment that Chris made. The old academy churned out tons of cops with a "bad temper." Imagine having to line up, nut to butt, with the whole gym block (12 companies and 20 minutes), to shower in a filthy / moldy shower room, with only 5 working shower heads, standing in ankle deep dirty water, and with everyone coveting the corner shower. Do that every working day for 6 months and you leave an angry cop.
Same goes for the interviews in Cantonese. Some of us viewers are American and we only speak English. I was really hoping he adds subtitles to Big head’s interviews. I grew up in NYC and I’m Italian and Irish. I had quite a few Asian friends growing up. My good friend’s dad owned a huge Chinese restaurant out on Long Island and he let us hang out in the back when we were kids.
I know the retired cop must suffer from some mental health issues, potentially ptsd and other forms of crime. NYPD there are good and bad badges and it's hard to say who's on the take. In any event he probably bounced at the club and they probably have some dirt on him and he has some dirt on them. Trust for him will only be obtained via leverage... At least that's how it was in Wan Chai HK clubs and pretty much the same in tsim tsai shui clubs. Lfk was a bit different. I'm sure he's had his share of illicit drugs and what not. I'm talking more than just a bit of weed and hash. The pr girls are typically referred to has pro in many places outside of NYC or even gro. Public relations officer or guest relation officer. Some freelance, but many make money for the club owner. In fact i would say most make money for the club owner. And the Asian men that go there... Most. Of the Canto wives tolerate that.. Even if they don't like it (some really don't care). The Fujian wives could care less. If your bring bread home, you can do as you like according to 90% of those broads. Also tell him that he's lucky he's not doing this in Wan Chai. Not that he's a bad guy, but he seems a bit hot headed and he would disrespect too many folks in hk to be walking above ground. You'll be lucky if they just give you a tune up in Wan Chai. Learning about the cultural differences could cost him a lot in health. Nice video, but the truth is the average person or overseas ABC will never fully know how the life is unless they had direct exposure to this. Nothing to be proud of. Just happy to be healthy and walking.... Hahaha
seems like a reasonable guy. seasoned cop, not too much of asshole, lol kidding hes cool. although im sure he wouldve gotten shot or stabbed at a vietnamese coffee shop/karaoke regardless. theres been so many instances in cali where vietnamese came back and started shooting, stabbing or burying the back of a hammer in a securitys forehead.
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Good to be able to hear from the law enforcement side's point of view. We often are denied that opportunity. Most retired law enforcement ride off into the sunset without looking back.......for good reason.
Mike, I remember running into you when you were a detective on East Broadway. You were so cool because you could have taken me in, but, you saw I was not making it obvious what was going down. I respected you because I figured you were in law enforcement and I was not going to disrespect you. I was doing my thing back from 1970s when Chinatown was classic and right into the mid 2000s. When the Fuzhou guys came in 1991, they were really all so nice and I never had any incidents with any of them and had great times!! All of you, Kenny, Jimmy, Speed, Big Head and if I left anyone out, I apologize as you are doing the Chinatown Gang Stories are bringing back lots of memories and really great stories! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you, I was on East Broadway quite often back then because some of my cases led me there.
I think this a great idea for the channel since it can show both sides of the streets.
Keep up the story time with from the Chinatown Uncles and NYPD uncles
Feels like sitting around the table after dinner listening to uncles talk. 😊
Nice to hear an Italian ex police officer having respect for our culture. Thank you both!
Italian from Queens and I love the Asian culture. We all the same but it's cool to see both perspectives
@@MexicanRugDealer my apologies. I'll correct it
@@corntrader1455 correct what?
Much respect. Love your shows. I've lived here over 30 years as ilegal immigrant. Seem too much. Plus the illegal life of 30 years literally felt like i was on house arrest. Got lots of tips on how to get around in NYC. LMK if you're interested to find out more. TY
Shout out to Mike for uploading these great stories🐲🔴💰💯
Great video Mike! Just had a deja vu movement watching this video. Crazy. Thank you for the great content!
Excellent channel. All the best fellas
Great stories! This guy Chris got jokes
“Chinese new years is my favorite holiday, forget Christmas”
“He stumbles, he gives me a $100 bill, I look at him, your now a VIP member” 😂😂😂😂
living in bk, I could relate so much to these pr spots 😅
Also touching the shoulder of a gambling person is a def Nono!!
Hi Mike, great stories. I look forward to your upload everyday.
Always good to hear the view points from all sides.
Stay tuned for more then. We've got another something special coming up! 🙂
Love your stories, thanks for sharing. Keep it coming!
Mike you and Chris together make a great team behind the camera. Great stories. Fun to hear them from the other side if you know what I mean.😂
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@@chinatowngangstories btw I love the channel and always look forward to a new video! Ty
Cant get enough KEEP GOING!!!
Nice change of pace and something new. Great job!
Hope we can get some chinese subtitles one day. Make this guy a regular just to react to your other stories, he's great.
Let’s see how many views and 👍 we get from this video.
Michael that was an awesome video we really enjoyed it can’t wait for Chris to come back on with you
Doing a great job Mike!
19:33 Yes, that's true. Gamblers believe that it's bad luck to tap on either shoulders as that's where some sort of luck flame sits on. I think there's a third spot on the top of the head too. When I was a kid, my older folks (parents, aunts, uncles) used to tell me off when I tapped on their shoulders while they were gambling. This is an original, universal Chinese superstition - I'm from South East Asia and it applies here too.
Tapping on the shoulders is definitely a thing.
Lol 3 extra magazines no second weapon? Another good one 👌
If you were a cop then you would know why…🤣
This stories are better than the movies .
Great content
omg, finally, ive been craving for new update for agesss!!! ❤
Been a few days lol
These have been amazing, keep up the work and hustle! Much respect and appreciated for archiving the historical stories of China town gangs. 💯🫡
A lot of fights in 70s kung fu movies started with a tap on the shoulder. Now I know why 😂
😂😂
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👀 let's go
Never touch the shoulder. You can cuss a guy out and nothing would happen touch a gambling man's shoulder and fists starts flying.
I never knew about that
Great Stuff!
Please don't tap me on the shoulder 😂
First, where’s Winston? Lol
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Can always count on Winston
@@chinatowngangstories ❤
Yup, my mom smacked me when I put my arm on her shoulder when she was playing blackjack. 😂
which pr joint u worked at? i know adam from platinum
No tapping on shoulder and no borrowing money too.
175 over charged. 😂. Here in Cali 100 only 😊 for PR SERVICE
It’s NYC…everything is more expensive here!😂
@@yankees29 I been one those place in NY CHINATOWN NEVER THAT EXPENSIVE. PLEASE u MIGHT BE GETTING OVER CHARGED 😂 u might say everything is bigger it NY 😂
Can’t blame the individual but the underworld bred some grimy slimeballs of all colors.
✌️so good
On The Left Coast, there were full scale nightclubs with an "Asian Only" clientele. Upwards of 1,000 people a night. Staffed by "off duty" peace officers. On duty agents from every alphabet soup agency were always on the scene in plainclothes. In some cities, the local "Pee Dee" would actually assign a marked car or prisoner transport wagon to park in front with the light bar flashing. Various special units would make a show of force in tactical gear. And yet, the fights still happened - along with the shootings and stabbings. The suspects thought that they were getting away with it - blatantly in the face of law enforcement. Until the indictments listed and detailed every assault, battery, shooting, et cetera.
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Yeah never touch a gambler on the shoulders cos the superstition is it'd snuff out the light on that particular shoulder n the light on both shoulders n head is supposed to for good aura n luck
You need to start a podcast
Mike how did NYPD give you a job when you were a former gang member?
Follow my story on this channel. More to come… Thank you
@@chinatowngangstories yes Mike please tell us because you have to go through background check unless you were an undercover or an informant.
Maybe he was a police informant
Can you talk about Lam Loc/ Johnny Li? He’s one of the BTK leaders
$500 and beating the crap of the dude...good deal.
I had to laugh at the "bad temper" comment that Chris made. The old academy churned out tons of cops with a "bad temper." Imagine having to line up, nut to butt, with the whole gym block (12 companies and 20 minutes), to shower in a filthy / moldy shower room, with only 5 working shower heads, standing in ankle deep dirty water, and with everyone coveting the corner shower. Do that every working day for 6 months and you leave an angry cop.
6 months? Lucky you! I did 9!
Hey....Do any of the guys you interview know or know of John Willis? Bac Guai John? The white guy who joined the triad?
Hi Mike, many Chinese that don't speak English would like your story,
I think adding the Chinese subtitles might help to get more viewers. 😅
Same goes for the interviews in Cantonese. Some of us viewers are American and we only speak English. I was really hoping he adds subtitles to Big head’s interviews. I grew up in NYC and I’m Italian and Irish. I had quite a few Asian friends growing up. My good friend’s dad owned a huge Chinese restaurant out on Long Island and he let us hang out in the back when we were kids.
English subtitles are up. Click on CC
@@chinatowngangstories awesome! I’m going to go back and watch now.
This should be like nicam in hk... Where they let you choose multiple audio streams, but the community would need to donate their time to achieve this
really goes to show how weak the Chinese gangs are in America. imagine a gang boss being beaten by a security and not getting revenge
Those are the loose Canon that give oc bad names lol, normal oc don't bother ppl in the community
Definitely dont tap chibese shoulders 😂
You can touch but don't tap or slap the shoulders.
tapping shoulders is bad luck. NEVER TAP SOMEONE SHOULDER DURING MAHJONG MATCHES!
A gang member in Nypd 😅
@@Amgis9369 he said former gang member, but who knows right ? 😂
The Latin Kings have cops on the force too. It’s not uncommon for that to happen.
hold on u were in a gang as being a cop lol
I know the retired cop must suffer from some mental health issues, potentially ptsd and other forms of crime. NYPD there are good and bad badges and it's hard to say who's on the take. In any event he probably bounced at the club and they probably have some dirt on him and he has some dirt on them. Trust for him will only be obtained via leverage... At least that's how it was in Wan Chai HK clubs and pretty much the same in tsim tsai shui clubs. Lfk was a bit different.
I'm sure he's had his share of illicit drugs and what not. I'm talking more than just a bit of weed and hash.
The pr girls are typically referred to has pro in many places outside of NYC or even gro. Public relations officer or guest relation officer. Some freelance, but many make money for the club owner. In fact i would say most make money for the club owner.
And the Asian men that go there... Most. Of the Canto wives tolerate that.. Even if they don't like it (some really don't care). The Fujian wives could care less. If your bring bread home, you can do as you like according to 90% of those broads.
Also tell him that he's lucky he's not doing this in Wan Chai. Not that he's a bad guy, but he seems a bit hot headed and he would disrespect too many folks in hk to be walking above ground. You'll be lucky if they just give you a tune up in Wan Chai. Learning about the cultural differences could cost him a lot in health.
Nice video, but the truth is the average person or overseas ABC will never fully know how the life is unless they had direct exposure to this.
Nothing to be proud of. Just happy to be healthy and walking.... Hahaha
He has a very easygoing demeanor. It would have been easy for Det. Chris to flip and do undercover work. Recon on the gangs, wear a hidden camera.
seems like a reasonable guy. seasoned cop, not too much of asshole, lol kidding hes cool. although im sure he wouldve gotten shot or stabbed at a vietnamese coffee shop/karaoke regardless. theres been so many instances in cali where vietnamese came back and started shooting, stabbing or burying the back of a hammer in a securitys forehead.