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星期五, 4月 28, 2017

亞美社區發展協會慶30週年 "社區之心"表揚波士頓市長

亞美社區發展協會行政主任劉安琪。(周菊子攝)
               (Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導)亞美社區發展協會(ACDC)(28)早在龍鳳酒樓舉辦"社區之心"早餐宴,頒啟發獎表揚波士頓市長馬丁華殊(Martin Walsh),以視頻短片回顧華埠社區30年,強調該會成立宗旨是建可負擔住宅,為移民社區服務。
波士頓市長幕僚長高丹尼(Daniel Koh)。(周菊子攝)
               今早的這活動,由WCVB5號頻道電視台記者伍沅媚(Janet Wu)擔任司儀,亞美社區發展協會董事長李保華,行政主任劉安琪,董事陳咏梅等人先後致詞,並以伍少文(Ken Eng)拍攝,訪問該會歷年董事,包括張黃玉鷹,李燦輝,盧桂齡,王英健等人的視頻短片,回顧華埠過去這30年來的演變。
               會上,亞美社區發展協會特地邀請波士頓市市長幕僚長高丹尼(Daniel Koh)來介紹今年的啟發獎得獎人,波士頓市長馬丁華殊,藉以反映他重用年輕人,給波士頓帶來的蓬勃朝氣與改變。
波士頓市長馬丁華殊(Marty Walsh)。(周菊子攝)
               馬丁華殊表示,他競選市長時,就有心要帶領波士頓走上一個新方向,也因此就任後在自己身邊重用,環繞了一批年輕人。三年來締造了不少成績。包括建造了更多可負擔住宅,有了歷年來最多的一級,二級學校,在城市發展上也走向了不只發展,更計畫發展這條路。
亞美社區發展協會董事長李保華(左一),行政主任劉安琪(右二)
和波士頓市長幕僚長高丹尼(右一)一起頒發啟發獎給波士頓市長
馬丁華殊(Marty Walsh)。(周菊子攝)
他坦言從亞美社區發展協會的誌記30週年影片,看到那麼多波士頓早年樣貌,很是感慨。前一陣子,他和波士頓鄰里發展局局長席拉狄倫才討論到華埠的變化,也知道有些人因為這些改變而無法繼續住在華埠。今後市府將更加盡力,不但推動華埠繁榮,還要促進華埠團結。
               他強調,波士頓市很特殊,是因為有多元族裔,例如北端(North End)的小義大利,南波士頓的愛爾蘭人社區,華埠的華人等,內涵才更豐富。
波士頓市長馬丁華殊(Marty Walsh,左)和摩頓市市長葛帝生
(Gary Christenson)。(周菊子攝)
               亞美社區發展協會董事長李保華在華埠出生,6年級開始,跟隨父母搬家不下4次,親眼見證了華埠的轉變,也見到一代又一代新移民,不斷重複著來自異地他鄉,需要適應,融入當地生活的模式。他強調,成立於1987年的亞美社區發展協會,因此抱持宗旨,要為新移民服務,並致力保留華埠這個族裔社區。
               亞美社區發展協會行政主任劉安琪指出,過去30年來,該會為華埠社區發展C地段,24號地段,建造了華信屋,信義大廈,綠茵苑等大樓,帶給地方居民近千戶住宅單位。近年來該會也深入昆士市,辦理選民登記,鼓勵投票等活動,最近也在擴展服務近摩頓市。該會的服務還包括全麻州唯一用中文授課的購屋101課程,帶領青少年熟悉華埠文化,建築,培養領袖力的AVoice等等。
李保華憶述早年。(周菊子攝)
               下週一,亞美社區發展協會的綠茵苑(One Greenway)第二期51戶可負擔住宅,將從收到約1500份申請書中,抽籤抽出幸運兒。






東方銀行副總裁暨亞美社區發展協會董事陳咏梅。(周菊子攝)
紐英崙中華公所主席陳家驊(右)和彼得孟肯白(左)。(周菊子攝)
蘇宇寅(左)和陳咏梅(中)。(周菊子攝)
亞美社區發展協會現任行政主任劉安琪(左三),前任主任陳潔瀅(右一)
和波士頓鄰里發展局局長席拉狄倫(右二)等人。(周菊子攝)
中華頤養院董事陳秀英(左)和昆士市市議員梁秀婷(右)。(周菊子攝)
中華頤養院董事長雷偉志(左)和亞美社區發展協會前董事盧桂齡。(周菊子攝)

Rep. Chu Introduces SAFE SEAT Act to Protect Passengers from Overbooking and Airline Abuse

Rep. Chu Introduces SAFE SEAT Act to Protect Passengers from Overbooking and Airline Abuse
   
Washington, D.C. – On April 9, David Dao, an Asian-American doctor, was forcibly dragged off of a United Airlines flight due to overbooking, sustaining serious injury. In response to the shocking incident, and the community outrage that followed, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) has introduced the Saving All Flyers from Ejection and Securing Everyone’s Access to Travel (SAFE SEAT) Act. The SAFE SEAT Act prohibits airlines from forcibly removing a passenger after boarding an aircraft unless necessary for safety or security; requires that all overbooking issues must be resolved prior to letting passengers board; and requires that before any individual is denied boarding a flight, the airline must offer the regulatory maximum amount of compensation  to anybody willing to voluntarily give up their seat. Rep. Chu released the following statement:

“Like most Americans, I was shocked and alarmed by the footage of Dr. Dao being violently dragged off a plane after he had already been allowed to take the seat he had paid for. As United has now recognized in public statements and a legal settlement with Dr. Dao, they failed their customer. But no passenger should be treated like Mr. Dao in the first place. We need to prevent the need for future apologies entirely. And that means addressing the problem of overbooking with common sense solutions.

“While I understand that overbooking flights is a part of the airlines’ internal business model, it cannot be a part of the passenger experience. Nor can it be an excuse for disruption or even violence. That is why my bill prohibits the use of force, with exceptions for safety and security, and requires airlines to resolve overbooking issues before letting passengers board. Finally, it creates an incentive for problem solving by requiring airlines to offer at least the highest amount of compensation required to passengers willing to give up their seats. I hope that we can act quickly on this measure to resolve these problems and give passengers a safer, more reliable, and more enjoyable flying experience.”

台美專業人士協會請蘇宇寅爐邊暢談(圖片)


台美專業人士協會(TAP)會長舒其馨(前右一)和部分出席者與講者蘇宇寅(Ian So,後右六)合影。(周菊子攝)

雞肉飯傢伙(Chicken & Rice Guy)創辦人蘇宇寅。(周菊子攝)

Newton Mayor Setti Warren and Newton-Wellesley Hospital Announce Partnership to Combat Opioid Epidemic

Newton Mayor Setti Warren and Newton-Wellesley Hospital Announce Partnership to Combat Opioid Epidemic


Newton, MA – The City of Newton and Newton-Wellesley Hospital are establishing an innovative partnership to combat the opioid epidemic in Newton and the region.

Led by Dr. Antje Barreveld, NWH Anesthesiologist and Medical Director of Pain Management Service, the new Substance Abuse Disorders Service (SAS) team will expand clinical education and training programs for providers, provide coordinated, safe, multi-modal treatment for patients with chronic pain and substance use disorders and help patients transition to long-term care when needed. The team will be comprised of a Director, Associate Director, Social Worker, Medical Assistant, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, and Recovery Coaches.

“We are excited to continue our work with Newton-Wellesley Hospital as we look to address the opioid epidemic here in Newton,” said Newton Mayor Setti Warren. “The resources and experience that NWH brings, both in treating substance abuse and working in our community, are invaluable as we try innovative programs to help those most in need. By providing long-term care through recovery coaches and other support services, this new program will give those suffering from addiction the treatment they need for a successful recovery.”

This new program builds on the well-established partnership between the City of Newton and NWH to address the opioid epidemic. Three doctors from the Hospital participate on the City’s Newton PATH team and NWH provides Narcan doses to Newton’s first responders.

“Since our founding in 1881, Newton-Wellesley Hospital has played an important role caring for the health and well-being of our community and beyond,” said Michael R. Jaff, DO, President, Newton-Wellesley Hospital. “We look forward to building on our important partnership with the City of Newton to address the deepening and deadly substance abuse crisis in our community.”


“I am very encouraged by this program,” said Newton Police Chief David MacDonald. “We are seeing this crisis play out on the front lines in our community, impacting people of all ages and backgrounds. The focus on prevention and treatment are also the priorities of NPD as we seek to serve and protect the Newton community and we look forward to working with Newton-Wellesley Hospital as a resource and partner.”

BPHC Partners with BPD to Promote Safe Disposal of Prescription Drugs

BPHC Partners with BPD to Promote Safe Disposal of Prescription Drugs
BPHC and BPD encourage residents to utilize prescription drug disposal kiosks this National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
BOSTON - Friday, April 28, 2017 - The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) and the Boston Police Department (BPD) are encouraging Bostonians to play a role in curbing the abuse and theft of prescription drugs by dropping their unused or expired prescription drugs at 11 medication disposal kiosks located around the city during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 29, 2017.

"Take Back Day is another great opportunity for us to encourage residents to safely dispose their unwanted medication, which we know reduces opportunities for misuse of those drugs," said BPHC Executive Director Monica Valdes Lupi, JD, MPH. "Proper disposal of medication minimizes the risk to children, family members, and the environment." 

"Properly disposing of unwanted or expired medications reduces opportunities for these drugs to end up being consumed by children or misused by adults. Take Back Day provides a safe and convenient method for the public to dispose of these items," said BPD Commissioner William Evans.

The kiosks are available through a partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the City of Boston, the Boston Police Department (BPD), BPHC, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services, the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health's Bureau of Substance Abuse Services.

This kiosk service is free and anonymous, with no questions asked. Kiosks are open to all residents 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and available at any of the following locations:
  • Downtown: 40 New Sudbury St. Boston, MA 02114
  • East Boston: 69 Paris St. East Boston, MA 02128
  • Roxbury: 2400 Washington St. Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Mattapan: 1165 Blue Hill Ave. Dorchester, MA 02124
  • South Boston: 101 West Broadway South Boston, MA 02127
  • Dorchester: 40 Gibson St. Dorchester, MA 02122
  • Back Bay: 650 Harrison Ave. Boston, MA 02116
  • Brighton: 301 Washington St. Brighton, MA 02135
  • West Roxbury: 1708 Centre St. West Roxbury, MA 02132
  • Jamaica Plain: 3345 Washington St. Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Hyde Park: 1249 Hyde Park Ave. Hyde Park, MA 02136

For more information on the types of prescriptions that can be disposed of in prescription drug disposal kiosks, visit http://www.bphc.org/whatwedo/Recovery-Services/community-mobilization/Pages/Drug-Take-Back.aspx
About the Boston Public Health Commission 
The Boston Public Health Commission, the country's oldest health department, is an independent public agency providing a wide range of health services and programs. It is governed by a seven-member board of health appointed by the Mayor of Boston.
 
Public service and access to quality health care are the cornerstones of our mission - to protect, preserve, and promote the health and well-being of all Boston residents, particularly those who are most vulnerable. The Commission's more than 40 programs are grouped into six bureaus: Child, Adolescent & Family Health; Community Health Initiatives; Homeless Services; Infectious Disease; Recovery Services; and Emergency Medical Services.

CAPAC Chair Chu’s Statement on Trump’s First 100 Days

CAPAC Chair Chu’s Statement on Trump’s First 100 Days

WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 29, 2017 marks the 100th day of President Trump’s presidency. Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), released the following statement regarding the impact of President Trump’s first one hundred days on the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community:

“Over the past 100 days, we have seen President Trump take a series of risky actions that have undercut the safety and security of all Americans – including millions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders across the country. His anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim rhetoric has fueled a disturbing surge in hate violence targeting our communities, particularly those in the South Asian, Sikh, Muslim, Arab, and Middle Eastern communities. This surge in hate has been exacerbated by his Muslim travel ban, which continues to target AAPIs and other communities of color, creating great fear and anxiety.

“Moreover, his draconian immigration enforcement actions are targeting millions of Americans – including DREAMers and DACA recipients – and separating families. President Trump’s desire to move America from a family-based immigration system to a merit-based system will not only tear families apart, but disproportionately impact AAPI communities.

“Furthermore, Trumpcare puts the two million Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who gained coverage under the Affordable Care Act at risk of losing critical healthcare. Rather than address health disparities impacting minority communities, President Trump wants to make healthcare more expensive and force families to pay more for less.

“In President Trump’s first 100 days, we have seen nothing but alarming incompetency and broken promises that undermine our values as a nation. The American people deserve better, and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus will continue to defend the rights of AAPI communities and all Americans nationwide.”

National AAPI Business Summit 5/16


僑委會鼓勵海外僑營旅業者協推台灣觀光

僑委會鼓勵海外僑營旅業者協推台灣觀光

為推廣台灣觀光產業,僑務委員會28日舉辦台灣觀光亮點說明會,向海外僑營旅遊業者介紹台灣觀光資源。僑委會委員長吳新興表示,向世界推廣台灣觀光「時機已經成熟」。
說明會共有13個縣市觀光部門派員出席,並分別簡報觀光亮點。吳新興在致詞時表示,台灣有豐厚的觀光資源,值得向全世界推介;配合新南向政策,政府除了將台灣物美價廉的觀光資源推銷到東南亞,更希望台灣的美好能藉由僑營旅遊業的協助,推廣到世界每個角落。
吳新興說,推展台灣觀光需要各部會政府、民間,尤其是僑界業者一起努力,協助政府在海外吸引國際觀光客,為自己的故鄉貢獻心力,他感激大家對行銷台灣旅遊的關注及支持。
交通部觀光局執行秘書蔡明玲在簡報時表示,交通部推動觀光從多方面著手,包括善用如台商與留學生組織的友台團體,並鼓勵產業南向,鼓勵原住民、僑生投入導遊行業。
此外,也要加強東協十加二雙邊模式,並加速推動免簽、電子簽,整備接待環境,特別爭取穆斯林旅客等。

僑委會組織「2017年海外僑營旅遊業者推廣台灣觀光參訪團」以推動僑胞來台觀光旅遊,計有來自六大洲16國的30位海外僑營旅遊業者負責人或高階主管參加。訪台期間,預計赴宜蘭、新竹、苗栗、台中等地參訪。