[New York City News reporter Zhang Fan reported on January 26th New York] The constituency includes Sunset Park, Dyker Heights, Borough Park, Red Hook, Greenwood Heights and Windsor Terrace. Lin Yu, the 38th constituency candidate of the city council, who was endorsed by Gu Yaming, the current New York City Council 20th constituency.
Gu Yaming said that Lin Yu is a role model for the new generation of Chinese. He came to the United States with his parents at the age of 8, so he understands the hardship of immigrants. Lin Yu himself is also a younger generation of entrepreneurs with a lot of social experience. Gu Yaming believes that many ethnic groups have run for election in government departments at all levels. Lin Yu's joining will drive the Chinese community to participate in politics and make active protection of its own interests, including education, small business, and community development.
Lin Yu praised Gu Yaming as a role model for Chinese people, whether in entrepreneurship, business or governance. Flushing has developed and flourished in recent years, attracting a large number of Chinese to settle down and buy property. Lin Yu said that if elected, it can help the community attract useful development projects while ensuring community security. Lin Yu said that the 38th constituency has about 20,000 Chinese voters, which is evenly matched by Hispanic voters. But the current city councillor Carlos Manchaca rarely pays attention to the voice of Chinese people and rejects many projects and proposals to help the community develop.
Gu Yaming said that current Chinese city councillors, including him and New York City's 1st District Councilman Chen Qianwen, are about to expire their term of office. Therefore, the Chinese community needs a young and promising new generation to take the lead in speaking out for the community, rather than just working hard.
Chen Shanzhuang, chairman of the United Asian Association of American Society and convened the General Assembly of the Asian American Rights Protection Alliance, said that no matter what the election result is, Lin Yu's run for the election represents an important step for Chinese people to integrate into mainstream society, encourage more Chinese people to participate in politics and make decisions, safeguard their legitimate rights and interests, and no longer be "dumb people".
