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
How residents are coping nearly week after water main break in Paterson
Residents in Passaic County shared how they are coping following a massive water main break that has left them without water service for nearly a week.
31-year-old man dies, others rescued after getting caught in rip current at Seaside Heights beach
The victim and four others, including his 16-year-old son, were pulled from the water around 7 p.m. -- two hours after lifeguard duty had ended.
Family distraught after volunteer firefighter detained by ICE while leaving Port Chester home
A family is fighting to get a husband, and father back after ICE agents swooped into a neighborhood in Westchester County and detained him as he left the house for work.
Tenant fatally shot by homeowner during apparent break-in attempt in Lodi, New Jersey: police
A family in Lodi, New Jersey is shaken up after police say a homeowner fatally shot a man trying to break into their house on Sunday night, a man who was later revealed to be a tenant.
Family of 21-year-old man killed in e-bike crash in Edgewater hoping to turn tragedy into blessing
The legacy of Johnathan Torres is living on through others thanks to his organ donations after being killed while riding his e-bike in Edgewater, New Jersey.
New report aims to identify ways to support aging New Yorkers and their caregivers
A first-of-its-kind survey conducted on older adults and caregivers asked respondents how they self-identify.
Family demands safety action after driver of out-of-control stolen car kills 2 near Manhattan Bridge
The Department of Transportation is studying the intersection for safety upgrades and plans to update the community in the fall.
2 women killed in New Jersey flash flooding identified
The two women in their 60s were killed after their car was swept into the Cedar Brook during the height of the storm.
2 women killed after car swept away in New Jersey flash flood
The two women were in their car on the road when it was swept into the Cedar Brook during the height of the storm.
6-year-old girl from Queens advocates for funding for Type 1 diabetes research on Capitol Hill
A 6-year-old from Bayside, Queens strolled the halls of Congress this week trying to convince lawmakers on Capitol Hill to renew funding for Type 1 diabetes research.