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Queens’ Asian American leaders honored at Flushing ceremony
BY SUZANNE MONTEVERDI
smonteverdi@qns.com / @smont76
Local elected offi cials and students
came together in Flushing last week
to honor the city’s community leaders
as part of Asian American and Pacifi c
Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.
On May 24, Gabriel Hisugan of Asian
Americans for Equality, Bright Limm
of Korean Americans for Political
Advancement, Julie Ae Kim of the
Mayor’s Offi ce of Immigrant Aff airs and
Raj Bhayani of the Hindu Center Temple
were recognized at Townsend Harris
High School.
Th e annual “Asian American Heritage
Celebration” was held at the school to
highlight the importance of civic engagement.
“Asian Pacifi c American Heritage
Month is worth celebrating because in
order to truly form a more perfect union,
especially in this borough, city and state
of unprecedented cultural breadth,”
Limm said. “We must understand the
diff erences — both big and small —
among us.”
Th e leaders were chosen for their
dedication to public service, advocacy
and civic and youth engagement.
Assemblywoman Nily Rozic and
Congresswoman Grace Meng hosted the
event.
Rozic said the annual event celebrates
those local leaders “who support and
uplift others.”
“By recognizing these individuals, we
also celebrate the organizers, advocates
and leaders throughout New York that
empower others to advocate for social
and economic equity,” Rozic said. “I am
proud to honor representatives from the
organizations and communities that create
social change within Asian American
communities and beyond.”
“Immigrant New Yorkers are woven
into the rich fabric of our city,” said
Julie Ae Kim, a program manager at the
Mayor’s Offi ce of Immigrant Aff airs and
Townsend Harris High School alumna.
“At the Mayor’s Offi ce of Immigrant
Aff airs, I have the honor of serving my
fellow New Yorkers by connecting people
with free and safe immigration legal
services through ActionNYC.”
May was established as AAPI Heritage
Photo courtesy of Rozic’s offi ce
Month by the federal government in
1992. It is meant to honor the AAPI
community’s ongoing history and contributions.
Th e event was sponsored by City
Comptroller Scott Stringer, Public
Advocate Letitia James, Queens Borough
President Melinda Katz and other local
elected offi cials.
Local politicians stand beside award recipients on May 24
Sample from 200 beers during the NY Beer Fest at Flushing’s Citi Field
BY SUZANNE MONTEVERDI
smonteverdi@qns.com / @smont76
A massive beer festival is on the lineup
in Flushing this summer.
In July, Citi Field will play host to the
New York Beer Fest, which will off er
attendees tastings of 200 beers from 80
craft breweries. Games, entertainment,
music and food will also be off ered
throughout the stadium.
New York breweries slated to participate
include Bridge and Tunnel, LIC
Beer Project, Five Boroughs, Ommegang
and Montauk Brewing Company.
Massachusetts’ Harpoon Brewery,
Maryland’s Flying Dog Brewery and
California’s Stone Brewing Company
are also on the list.
Th e festival will take place on July
21 in two sessions, from 1 to 4 p.m.
and 7 to 10 p.m. Th ose who purchase
VIP admission will get one additional
hour of access — with sessions starting
instead at noon and 6 p.m., respectively
— as well as access to special pours
and warning track and dugout areas of
the ballpark.
General admission tickets are being
sold for $50 each and VIP session tickets
for $80. Food will be sold separately.
All attendees must be 21 and over and
designated driver tickets will be sold for
$20 at the door.
Tickets to the event, which will take
place rain or shine, can be purchased
now on the New York Mets’ website.
For more information, visit the NY Beer
Festival page.
Th e festival had its inaugural year in
2013, when it was held on Randall’s
Photo via Shutterstock
Island. Th is will be its fi rst year at Citi
Field.
Citi Field is located at 123-01 Roosevelt
Ave.
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