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New York Post
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Teen leads push to make subtitles mandatory in NY movie theaters: ‘Accessibility is a right'
As if senior prom, finals and college applications aren't enough, a Queens teenager is taking on the New York legislature this spring. Sarah Lin, a senior at Bronx Science who has made headlines crusading to make the movies more friendly for the hearing impaired, is continuing her fight in Albany by pushing for a proposed bill that would make it mandatory for movie theaters across the country to provide closed captioning at more screenings. She has become the face of the movement and the brain behind its social media push, giving the cause typically focused on the elderly community a much-needed facelift. 5 Sarah Lin is advocating for legislation that would make it mandatory for movie theaters to provide more screenings with subtitles. Stephen Yang With only two weeks left of the legislative session, Lin has been working in overdrive. 'I've definitely been very busy with school, but I think you always end up finding a way to make time for what you're passionate about,' Lin, 18, of Kew Gardens, told The Post. 'Knowing that I'm able to make such real, impactful change and seeing the actual reactions and the responses from the deaf and hard of hearing community has pushed me to want to continue working on this and continue trying to pass this bill statewide.' The Open Captioning Accessibility Act would require indoor movie theaters across the state with more than 10 shows per week to provide subtitles for at least half of their peak showtimes. 5 Lin's mother, Annie Siu, is hard of hearing. Stephen Yang The rule has been in effect in New York City since 2021 and is relatively easy to achieve because playing films with subtitles comes at no extra cost for the already struggling theaters, Lin explained. Despite this, the bill has been crawling through the state legislature since it was first introduced in April, a delay that advocates blame on the tense budget negotiations that kept politicians from their lengthy list of proposed bills. The bill has already died in two prior sessions — but advocates didn't have Lin on their side back then. The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) scooped up the teenager after learning about her foundation Theater's Unsilenced, with works to provide subtitles glasses and sound-amplifying devices to theaters across Queens — a feat that landed her last year's Girl Scouts Woman of Distinction award. 5 A New York City mandate requires theaters to play at least half the screenings at peak hours with subtitles. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP 'It was refreshing to come across a young woman like Sarah,' said Jerry Bergman, 79, chair of HLAA's Advocacy Committee and lifelong movie buff who began losing his own hearing as he entered his 60s. 'We're an organization, non-profit mostly of retired people … People who've gradually lost their hearing as they approached retirement,' he continued, adding that suffering through a film without accessibility features like subtitles is 'not the way to see a movie.' This time around, the Assembly bill has 13 sponsors and cosponsors, while its Senate counterpart has seven — a show of support Bergman attributed to the teen. Since joining the group, Lin has used her platform — and social media savviness — to reach wider audiences and encourage her followers to press their local politicians to publicly support the bill. 5 'I've definitely been very busy with school, but I think you always end up finding a way to make time for what you're passionate about,' said Lin. Stephen Yang She also starred in videos for the HLAA, including one that featured deaf Walking Dead actress Lauren Ridloff. 'I'm reaching out to many different people and using my platform in order to show how accessibility is a right and not just a privilege and making that known to everyone in the New York area,' Lin said. The cause hits especially close to home for Lin, whose own hard-of-hearing mother has had to sit home and miss out on plenty of family movie nights over the years. Joining forces with political players marks a major escalation in the volunteer work Lin has already been working toward for years — during the pandemic, she and her sisters, Katie and Julie, spearheaded Deaf and Hard of Hearing Friendly, a project that provided face masks with a clear vinyl covering so that community members could continue to communicate via lip-reading while staying safe from the coronavirus. 5 Lin's advocacy for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community warned her last year's Girl Scout Woman of Distinction award. Stephen Yang During her time as a Girl Scout, Lin raised money through the annual cookie sales to buy dry erase messaging boards, which she then doled out to cinemas across Queens, including the same hometown cinema her mom had previously given up on visiting. 'She is so excited, and she's so thankful that I've been able to have this opportunity to be a part of this incredible mission,' Lin said. 'And if this could actually happen, I'd be so proud to be part of this mission. And that means that she's a part of it too.'
NDTV
17 hours ago
- Business
- NDTV
Chinese Manager Sacked For Kissing Subordinate In Office, Court Rules In His Favour
A senior manager in eastern China, known as Lin, won a court case against his employer after being dismissed for kissing a female subordinate in the office. The court's final verdict was delivered in 2017, but the Shanghai General Trade Union only shared a summary of the case online on May 22 as part of a labour law education campaign. According to a report by the South China Morning Post, Lin worked as a production supervisor at a foreign shipping company in Qingdao, Shandong province. In May 2015, Lin was fired for breaching company policies through sexual harassment of a female employee, surnamed Shi, and misusing his authority for personal benefit. Surveillance footage captured Lin hugging and kissing Shi on the office stairs. The Shanghai trade union, which did not disclose the company's name, stated that Lin was accused of harassing Shi and granting her undeserved promotions. The marital statuses of both individuals were not revealed in the verdict. Lin denied the allegations and took his company to court, seeking reinstatement and compensation. The Qingdao court initially ruled that Lin's behaviour towards his subordinate, Shi, was inappropriate and violated the company's code of conduct, making his termination legal. However, upon appeal, the appellate court found that the company failed to provide evidence that Lin had personally benefited from his position, potentially impacting the case's outcome. The appellate court noted that the company's expectation of high moral standards was more of a guiding principle than a strict rule. As a result, the court ruled that an employee's adherence to moral standards shouldn't be a determining factor for dismissal. During the appeal, Shi testified that she had a positive relationship with Lin and denied any sexual harassment, threats, or intimidation by him. In February 2017, a higher court ruled that the company must rehire Lin and compensate him for the period of his dismissal, based on his annual salary of 1.13 million yuan (US$157,000). The case drew significant attention on mainland social media, sparking discussions about workplace boundaries and labour laws. One user remarked, "This case shows we need to better understand the law to protect our rights." Another questioned, "Why didn't the judges consider that their actions violate public order and good customs?"
Business Insider
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Morgan Stanley Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Akeso, Inc. (9926)
In a report released yesterday, Jack Lin from Morgan Stanley maintained a Buy rating on Akeso, Inc. (9926 – Research Report), with a price target of HK$87.00. The company's shares closed yesterday at HK$83.80. Confident Investing Starts Here: Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks right to your inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter According to TipRanks, Lin is ranked #6883 out of 9552 analysts. Currently, the analyst consensus on Akeso, Inc. is a Strong Buy with an average price target of HK$103.71, a 23.76% upside from current levels. In a report released yesterday, UBS also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a HK$112.10 price target.
South China Morning Post
2 days ago
- General
- South China Morning Post
Manager in China fired for kissing subordinate in office, court rules in favour of boss
A senior manager in eastern China, who was dismissed for kissing a female subordinate in the office, took his employer to court and won a case that captivated mainland social media. The final verdict of the lawsuit was delivered in 2017. However, the Shanghai General Trade Union only shared a summary of the case online on May 22 as part of a labour law education campaign, leaving unexplained the reasons for the lengthy delay. The executive, identified only as Lin, was a production supervisor at a foreign shipping company in Qingdao, Shandong province. He was terminated in May 2015 for violating company policies by sexually harassing a female employee and abusing his power for personal gain. The company's decision stemmed from surveillance footage that showed Lin hugging and kissing a female worker, surnamed Shi, on the office stairs. Their marital statuses were not disclosed in the verdict.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
'Red line must not be crossed...': China issues warning to US, asks to halt arms sales to Taiwan
China firmly opposes US arms sales to the Taiwan island and urges the US to strictly adhere to the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiqués, particularly the August 17 communiqué, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Friday. Lin was responding to a Reuters report that the US plans to ramp up weapons sales to Taiwan to a level exceeding President Donald Trump's first-term total of approximately $18.3 billion. Citing two unnamed US officials, the report said arms sale approvals over the next four years are expected to exceed the previous total. Show more Show less
