On this Chinese New Year’s Eve, a significant moment for the Chinese community to reunite and welcome the new year together, some elected officials and community leaders from parts of New York State and City have extended their New Year greetings to readers of Epoch Times on this occasion of bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new.
New York State Assemblyman Harvey Epstein: “The new year is approaching, and I hope everyone can unite, have a healthy and happy new year!”
New York State Senator Toby Stavisky: “Wishing everyone a happy Chinese New Year and may all your wishes come true!”
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander: “I am deeply grateful for the contributions made by Asian Americans and Chinese Americans to the economy of New York City. I extend my New Year wishes to our readers and friends, congratulations and prosperity! Wishing everyone a happy and healthy Year of the Snake!”
Deputy Director of Community Affairs at the Mayor’s Office, Peter Coo: “Wishing you a happy New Year, full of vitality, and may you prosper in the coming year!”
Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine: “Wishing you a prosperous and auspicious new year!”
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr.: “The upcoming Year of the Snake will be full of enthusiasm, it is the strength of the community. Wishing everyone a happy new year. With gratitude, I cannot wait to participate in the Lunar New Year Parade on February 1.”
Queens District Attorney Linda Katz: “Looking forward to all communities celebrating Chinese New Year. You are welcome to join the Lunar New Year Parade in Flushing. Queens District Council Member Sandra Ung from the 20th district: Wishing everyone a happy new year, have a healthy and meaningful Chinese New Year! Brooklyn Council Member Susan Zhuang from the 43rd district: Hello everyone, wishing you and your families happiness, prosperity, good health, and a successful new year!”
Queens District Council Member Vicki Palladino from the 19th district: “Sincerely wishing everyone a very prosperous, healthy, and happy new year.” Chinatown Business Improvement District Director Wellington Chen: “Let us embrace hope and opportunities in the new year, wishing you and your families joy, happiness, and good health!” Chairman of New York Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association Tony Chu: “Congratulations and prosperity in the new year, may you have good health and laughter throughout the year!” ◇