波士頓舞蹈聯盟表揚波士頓芭雷舞團首名黑人領舞者

波士頓舞蹈聯盟頒獎晚會表演。(張雨坤攝)

(Boston Orange 張雨坤波士頓報導)波士頓舞蹈聯盟(Boston Dance Alliance)3月25日晚在波士頓藝術中心卡爾德伍德館(Boston Center for the Arts Calderwood Pavilion)舉行年度嘉年華會，表揚Tony Williams和Duggan Hill。

波士頓舞蹈聯盟主任Debra Cash頒獎表揚Duggan Hill。
(張雨坤攝)

Tony Williams獲得2019 Michael Shannon 博士舞蹈冠軍獎。他是波士頓芭蕾舞團(Boston Ballet)的第一位黑人首席舞者，最為人熟知的作品是反映波士頓多種族多元化的芭蕾舞劇"城市胡桃鉗子(Urban Nutcracker)”。

Tony Williams表示自己一項致力推動多元化。(張雨坤攝)

Tony Williams在領獎時，憶述了十幾年前”城市胡桃鉗子”第一次在多徹斯特(Dorchester)上演的場景，他感謝家人、朋友，和其他一路陪伴、幫助過他的人。他也談到自己致力追求種族多元化，透過舞蹈來跨越種族，性別和社會經濟地位，藉由藝術鼓勵創造力，給人帶來快樂與希望。

女媧體育會表演另類舞獅。(張雨坤攝)

Duggan Hill獲頒無名英雄獎。他在1985年斥資買下南端(South End)一棟火災後失修的樓宇，改建成”城市之光表演藝術中心(City Lights Performing Arts Center)”，為年輕人及藝術家提供免費的舞蹈、歌唱、表演課程，以及練習場地。華裔社區中，包括褚玲舞蹈團和女媧體育會(Nüwa Atheletic Club)都使用該場地排練。

Duggan Hill在領獎時表示，“如果你得付房租，波士頓是個很難生存的城市。”

這場嘉年華晚會有不少精彩表演，從傳統舞蹈到嘻哈街舞，不拘一格。

全由亞裔女性組成的”女媧體育會”，是個有心以結合傳統與創新方式來舞獅的團體，由於Duggan Hill的敞開大門，得以有排練場所。應Duggan Hill之邀，他們這晚出席表演。

當晚還有獲得波士頓駐地舞蹈家(Boston Dancemakers Residency)獎的Jenny Oliver，以及”聯繫舞蹈劇場(Connections Dance Theater)”，海德史都華德舞蹈團(Heather Steward Dance)這兩個舞團，表演了爵士舞，現代舞，Krump風格的街舞等，還演奏樂器。

波士頓舞蹈聯盟行政主任Debra Cash表示，聯盟既不辦表演，也不培訓舞者，但從幕後協助大波士頓地區舞者，得到所需資源。今年的嘉年華會約有170人出席。

DOMINICAN NATIONAL CHARGED WITH FENTANYL TRAFFICKING AND IDENTITY THEFT

DOMINICAN NATIONAL CHARGED WITH FENTANYL

TRAFFICKING AND IDENTITY THEFT

BOSTON – A Dominican national was charged today in federal court in Boston in connection with trafficking fentanyl, false representation of a Social Security number, and aggravated identity theft.

            Omar Lugo, 44, a Dominican national residing in Dorchester, was indicted on two counts of distribution of, and possession with intent to distribute, more than 40 grams of fentanyl. In February 2019, Lugo, whose last name was unknown at the time, was arrested and charged by complaint with aggravated identity theft and false representation of a Social Security number. He has been in custody since.

            Between November 2012 and July 2018, Lugo submitted applications for a Massachusetts Identification Card, a Massachusetts Learner’s Permit Exam, and a Massachusetts License using the name, Social Security number, and date of birth of a U.S. citizen from Puerto Rico.

            In October 2016 and January 2017, on two separate occasions in Boston, Lugo sold more than 40 grams of fentanyl to a source cooperating with the government.

            The charge of distribution of over 40 grams of fentanyl carries a mandatory minimum sentence of five years and no greater than 40 years in prison, a minimum of four years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $5 million. The charge of aggravated identity theft provides for a mandatory two-years in prison to be served consecutive to any other sentence imposed. The charge of false representation of a Social Security number provides for a sentence of no greater than five years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of $250,000. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

United States Attorney Andrew E. Lelling and Joseph R. Bonavolonta, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Boston Field Division, made the announcement today. The Boston Police Department provided valuable assistance to the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen W. Hassink of Lelling’s Narcotics and Money Laundering Unit is prosecuting the case. 

The details contained in the charging documents are allegations. The defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

MAYOR'S OFFICE OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT RELEASES NEW REPORT EXPLORING UNTAPPED POTENTIAL AMONG BOSTON'S WORKFORCE

MAYOR'S OFFICE OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT RELEASES NEW REPORT EXPLORING UNTAPPED POTENTIAL AMONG BOSTON'S WORKFORCE

Study finds workers without bachelor's degrees can fill vacancies in high-demand industries

BOSTON - Tuesday, March 26, 2019 - At a time when more and more jobs require a bachelor's degree (BA), a new report released today by the Mayor's Office of Workforce Development suggests that many Boston workers without a four-year degree possess the necessary skills to fill these jobs - and could fill more with the help of credentialed education and training in high-demand industries. The report, Untapped: Redefining Hiring in the New Economy, was commissioned by the Mayor's Office of Workforce Development (OWD) as part of ongoing efforts to improve job outcomes for non-college educated workers, who are disproportionately immigrants and people of color. "Boston is fortunate to have both a highly educated workforce and many hard-working people who are eager to develop and share their skills," said Mayor Martin J. Walsh. "We cannot allow a bachelor's degree to become the fault line between the prosperous and the struggling. My administration will be working together with local employers, community colleges, and job training programs to enact proposals that ensure all workers can contribute to our economy." While nearly 60 percent of Boston residents hold a bachelor's degree, the city's historically low 3.4 percent unemployment rate has left employers in need of more skilled workers to meet job demand. In the report, researchers from Northeastern University's Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy analyzed online job posting data for greater Boston compiled by Burning Glass Technologies. Alicia Sasser Modestino, Associate Director of the Dukakis Center, led the research. "This report is one of the first to use new sources of online data to compare the actual skill sets that workers list on their resumes to what employers list when advertising a job - going beyond just the education or experience requirements," said Modestino. The study found the following: A growing number of non-BA workers are pursuing certificates or associate degrees, but not in high-paying fields such as information technology or engineering Associate degree holders are equipped to fill some occupations that have been upskilled to require a BA, such as computer-related jobs, life science technicians, sales and related workers, and administrative assistants A high degree of overlap is found between non-BA and BA workers when it comes to certain baseline skills - such as organizational, problem solving, and multitasking skills The biggest skills gaps between non-BA and BA workers are seen in computer literacy and software skills "Not all residents may have equal opportunity to afford the investment of time and money that a bachelor's degree requires," said OWD Director Trinh Nguyen. "But their skills can still be optimized for employers' needs. Our office is hard at work enacting Mayor Walsh's vision of a more equitable Boston by cultivating more public-private partnerships, ensuring employers have a diverse and competitive workforce, and developing more apprenticeships, industry-specific job training, and expanded tuition-free community college." As part of the new Economic Development Center launched earlier this year, the Mayor's Office of Economic Development will kick off the "Jobs, Talent, and Career Series" with a panel discussion on the report's findings and recommendations. The panel discussion will be held 8:30 a.m.  - 10:30 a.m, March 27 at Wayfair Headquarters in Back Bay. The event will feature the report's lead author, Dr. Alicia Sasser Modestino of Northeastern University, as well as representatives from Google, Wayfair, Encore Boston Harbor, and Beth Israel Deaconess, who can speak to the success of this hiring model. Based on its findings, the Untapped report makes a number of policy recommendations: Incorporate employer input in the development of credentials in high-demand fields Boost completion rates at community colleges, particularly in STEM programs Improve vocational career pathways Expand English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL) services and occupational training for immigrants "As Boston's economy continues to expand and we continue to pursue new employers, one of our best assets is our deep, homegrown talent pool," said John Barros, Chief of Economic Development. "In order to ensure all of our residents are benefiting from our robust economic climate and we are building a strong, sustainable business ecosystem, we are prioritizing alternative workforce development initiatives and collaborating with employers to build a more inclusive and productive workforce." Mayor Walsh's 2019 legislative agenda continues his administration's work to create greater opportunity for all residents, and serves all people of Massachusetts through its focus on equity and opportunity, ensuring Boston and Massachusetts' growth benefits all communities in the Commonwealth. Included in the legislative package is "An Act to Increase Access to Affordable Community College," which would replicate Boston's Tuition-Free Community College (TFCC) Initiative launched in June 2016, making it available statewide. TFCC was launched by Mayor Walsh and currently serves 295 students attending Bunker Hill Community College, Roxbury Community College and MassBay Community College. On Wednesday, Mayor Walsh announced that the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology will be the first private college.

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES RETURN OF BCYF SUPERTEEN PROGRAM

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES RETURN OF BCYF SUPERTEEN PROGRAM

Program Offers a High-Quality Service-Learning Experience During the Summer Months

2018 BCYF SuperTeens BOSTON - Tuesday, March 26, 2019 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the return of Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) summer SuperTeens Program. Youth ages 13-14 in the SuperTeens program will have the opportunity to attend weekly leadership development workshops, gain work experience in BCYF community centers and participate in field trips to Boston's arts and cultural institutions. Registration begins on April 5. "I am excited that this summer we are able to expand the program to give 275 teens real work experience that will prepare them for future education and allow them to gain more opportunities," said Mayor Walsh. "The SuperTeens Program will empower our young people with important life skills, and I'm proud we're able to bring this program to so many teens." Sponsored by Comcast and The Foundation for BCYF, this program will provide hands-on work experience and/or service experience, engaging youth in high-quality leadership development workshops based on BCYF's Youth Development Outcomes. Learning based field trips will aid in the development of life readiness and resiliency to help prepare them for their upcoming academic year and future employment. "This program is very fun and I had many opportunities to meet new people and to learn new skills that I may need in my future." said Avriel Heraldo, age 13, of Dorchester. "This was fun for my first job and I feel like it prepared me for when I get a real job when I'm older." The SuperTeens program will run six weeks beginning on Monday, July 8 and ending on Friday, August 16.  Participants must be at least thirteen years old on or before July 8 to participate and will receive a stipend at the end of the summer for successful completion of the program. All SuperTeens applicants must complete an online application on BCYF's website at Boston.Gov/BCYF. Online registration will open on Friday, April 5. All slots will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Slots are guaranteed for 275 youth. The SuperTeens Program will operate at the following BCYF community centers: BCYF Blackstone, 50 W. Brookline Street, South End; BCYF Charlestown, 255 Medford Street, Charlestown; BCYF Condon,  200 D Street, South Boston; BCYF Curtis Hall (Girls-only,) 20 South Street, Jamaica Plain; BCYF Gallivan, 61 Woodruff Way, Mattapan; BCYF Hennigan, 200 Heath Street, Jamaica Plain; BCYF Holland, 85 Olney Street, Dorchester; BCYF Hyde Park, 1176 River Street, Hyde Park; BCYF Jackson Mann, 500 Cambridge Street, Allston; BCYF Leahy Holloran, 1 Worrell Street, Dorchester; BCYF Marshall, 35 Westville Street, Dorchester; BCYF Mattahunt, 100 Hebron Street, Mattapan; BCYF Menino, 125 Brookway Road, Roslindale; BCYF Mildred, 5 Mildred Ave, Mattapan BCYF Ohrenberger, 175 West Boundary Road, West Roxbury; BCYF Paris Street, 112 Paris Street, East Boston; BCYF Perkins, 155 Talbot Avenue, Dorchester; BCYF Pino, 86 Boardman Street, East Boston; BCYF Quincy, 885 Washington Street, Chinatown; BCYF Roche, 1716 Centre Street, West Roxbury; BCYF Roslindale, 6 Cummins Highway, Roslindale; BCYF Shelburne, 2730 Washington Street, Roxbury; BCYF Tobin, 1481 Tremont Street, Mission Hill; BCYF Tynan, (Girls Only) 650 East Fourth Street, South Boston; BCYF Vine Street, 339 Dudley Street, Roxbury

加斯林糖尿病中心第15屆薑味籌款會 將研擬餐廳用糖尿病菜餚食譜

AADI創辦家族，金良城夫婦，陳李慧珍，李超榮夫婦等。(周菊子攝)

                                (Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導) 加斯林糖尿病中心為“亞裔糖尿病研進會（AADI）”舉辦的”薑味(A Taste of Ginger)”籌款會，3月25日晚在波士頓美術博物館(MFA)慶祝15週年，共約350人出席，籌得225,000元。

AADI工作人員。(周菊子攝)

甄碧鳳(左起)，Peter Amenta，金良城當烹飪賽評審。
(周菊子攝)

             今年的”薑味”籌款會，除了請來30家大波士頓本地餐廳食肆，烹製特色菜餚，款宴到會嘉賓之外，還由”薑味”籌款會創始人之一的甄碧鳳做主持人，安排擁有金融學士學位，曾專程到巴黎烹飪名校進修的Pagu餐廳創辦人張瑛瑞(Tracy Chang)和曾於2009年在田納西州贏得世界最佳燒烤頭銜，寫了5本食譜，現在開了3家燒烤”燻店(The Smoke Shop)”的Andy Husbands這兩位名廚，現場PK，在5到10分鐘之內烹煮一道菜餚，並由加斯林糖尿病董事長Peter Amenta和資深副總裁金良城為這烹飪比賽做評審。

             武漢楷恩醫院和加斯林糖尿病中心的合作計畫，今年跨入第二期，以”非藥物反轉糖尿病(Non-drug Reversal Diabetes)”的生活方式管理，配合加斯林糖尿病中心的最新的併發症檢測為重點。該醫療集團董事長陳義捷與顧問吳勇男特地率6人代表團到波士頓接受培訓，順道出席了”薑味”籌款會，也捐款二萬五千元。

甄碧鳳(中)稱張瑛瑞(右)，Andy Husbands(左)都是比賽
優勝者。(周菊子攝)

             籌款會主席李超榮，Audrey Paek在會上感謝30家餐廳的支持，個別熱心人士的捐款。AADI創辦人金良城也點名感謝各捐款二萬五千元的趙廣華，美國賽諾菲(Sanofi US)，各捐款一萬元的陳氏家族，Novo Nordisk，華人醫務中心，大同藥房，Tower製造公司等。

             AADI的五個創辦家庭，包括紐約長島的陳李慧珍(Jean Lau Chin)夫婦，加州比佛利丘的何兆邦、蘇錦勤夫婦(Larry and Sally Ho)、內華達州韓德森市(Henderson)的黃輝箭(Eugene and Lai Wong)夫婦，，麻州的金良城、伍萍芳夫婦，以及麻州研討會(Massachusetts Seminar)行政主任李超榮的父母親李錦昆夫婦(Lawrence and Evelyn Wing)，這晚也再獲表揚。  

JP富士集團的梁戰士(右)和搭檔蔡明(左)親自掌廚。
(周菊子攝)

               長年支持AADI的食肆，以及名廚，東主，包括JP富士集團的梁戰士，梁戰成，蔡明; 龍鳳集團的梅沛傑，梅佩凡；常熟餐廳的陳維禮，素描湘菜館的陳素描，開MEM 茶店的張志安，開Cafenation的張志定，這天都親自在會場攤位前招呼賓客。麵粉烘培店的張安柔，夏棚(Summer Shack)的Jasper White，Bon Me的鄺樂儀等，雖然本人當天未到場，卻都派人擺了攤位。

            加斯林糖尿病中心透露，薑和素描湘等餐廳合作，研究制訂一系列的餐廳用，適合糖尿病患者菜餚。

陳素描率領素描湘菜館由陳素描(左二)率領。

           

常熟餐廳的陳維禮聆聽客人意見，(周菊子攝)

甄碧鳳和夏棚工作人員。(周菊子攝)

薑味籌款會流程。(周菊子攝)

李台(右)、陳翠伶夫婦。(周菊子攝)

德勤公司的李姍姍及薑和加斯林糖尿病中心合作項目
的華人得。(周菊子攝)

陳氏家族。(周菊子攝)

李超榮(右)今年請胡炳長(左)在講座系列中主講。

今年出席"薑味"活動的華人增加了不少。左起，劉懷英
，王本仁，加斯林濤尿病中心金良城，黎煥忠等人。
(周菊子攝)

JP富士集團的梁戰成(左一)。(周菊子攝)

龍鳳集團少東梅沛傑展示"燒酒"做的特色菜。(周菊子攝)

AADI的長期支持者趙廣華。(周菊子攝)

新英格蘭台灣商會會長李以蕙(左)，和紐英崙客家鄉親會
會長宋玉琴。(周菊子攝)

曾任麻州財政廳廳長的Steven Grossman (左)現在是非牟利
機構ICIC的執行長，這晚和同事 Vi Mai來"薑味"。
(周菊子攝)

"薑味"籌款會主席李超榮(左起)， Audreay Paek送花
感謝活動籌辦人員。(周菊子攝)

加斯林糖尿病中心國際副總裁徐千田(左)和楷恩醫院
董事長陳義捷。(周菊子攝)

徐佳麗(左三)和台灣媽媽們。(周菊子攝)

富士集團梁戰士(左起)和中華頤養院榮譽董事長陳秀英，
以及奚珍。(周菊子攝)

右起，張志定，張佐康，程莉娜，張志安等一家人是
"薑味"的長期支持者。(周菊子攝)

素描湘的行政總廚陳素描(左)和常熟餐廳陳家的陳麗雲。
(周菊子攝)

華林功夫太極學校創辦人余翠梅和華人醫務中心
董事甄翠嬿。(周菊子攝)

華人醫務中心的前後任行政主任，陳李慧珍和衛優俊
(Eugene Welch)。(周菊子攝)