In New York City’s Chinatown the fantastic and the practical attract tourists and locals — all looking for a piece of China on every corner. But hidden from public view on these busy streets is a secret that has captured the attention of the U.S. government. Scripps News' Sasha Ingber has more! #chinatown #policeoutpost #scrippsnews ------------------------------------- Scripps News is your source for news and analysis covering the top stories from around the world. With persistent curiosity and no agenda, we strive to fuel meaningful conversations by highlighting multiple sides of every story. It’s news with the why. Join our newsletter at http://bit.ly/2q1tepr See more at http://www.scrippsnews.com/ Like Scripps News on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scrippsnews/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scrippsnews/ Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/scrippsnews Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scrippsnews