MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES SUPER BOWL VICTORY PARADE

BOSTON - Sunday, February 5, 2017 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced a parade celebrating the New England Patriot's Super Bowl win will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m.  The following is a statement by Mayor Walsh: "Congratulations to the greatest team, the greatest coach, and the greatest quarterback of all time for winning their fifth Super Bowl victory in Houston. The Patriots have made Boston and New England proud - fire up the duck boats!" A logistical meeting for media will be held TOMORROW (Monday, 2/6) at 9:30 a.m. in Room 801 at City Hall. All media interested in covering the victory parade should attend this meeting.

Governor Baker Pens Letter to Federal Government on Immigration and Refugee Executive Order

Governor Baker Pens Letter to Federal Government on Immigration and Refugee Executive Order

BOSTON – Today, Governor Charlie Baker sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly regarding the recent impacts on the Commonwealth from the immigration and refugee executive order and offered proposals for consideration when addressing future immigration reforms.

The Baker-Polito Administration has discussed the real world problems from this executive order for the Commonwealth with the business community, academic community, the medical and research sectors and with representatives of Massachusetts residents potentially affected by the order. 

The letter outlines the impacts that increased limitations on immigration and broad travel bans will have on Massachusetts, which is home to some of the world’s most successful companies, nationally ranked hospitals and top academic and research institutions.   

Earlier this week, Governor Baker and Lt. Governor Polito worked with the Attorney General’s office in support of her challenging this action.  The federal courts are in the process of reviewing the legality of the order to clarify the status of those affected.

麻州民主黨指川普移民禁令非關國家安全

MASSACHUSETTS DEMOCRATIC PARTY STATEMENT ON GOVERNOR BAKER'S LETTER TO THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY

BOSTON - Massachusetts State Democratic Party Chair Gus Bickford issued the following statement in response to Governor Charlie Baker's letter to the Secretary of Homeland Security on President Trump's ban on Muslims:

"Governor Baker's letter perpetuates the Trump administration's claim that the President's executive order is about national security. It is not. It is a defacto ban on Muslims legally entering the United States that has impacted tens of thousands of travelers to our country, including some of the students and workers driving the Massachusetts economy. 

"After dragging his feet for a week, the Governor asks the Trump administration to 'rethink' its policy. This unconstitutional executive order must be rescinded, not amended. Sadly, this half-measure by the Governor is more disappointing than his silence."

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE FOR 'BRING YOUR OWN BOTTLE' PERMITS

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE FOR 'BRING YOUR OWN BOTTLE' PERMITS

BOSTON - Friday, February 3, 2017 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the City of Boston's Licensing Board today announced that applications for 'Bring Your Own Bottle' (BYOB) permits are now available online for restaurants who meet certain eligibility requirements. Applications will be accepted beginning on Monday, February 6, and can be found here. "For the first time in our city's history, restaurants are allowed to take advantage of BYOB," said Mayor Walsh. "This measure will bring increased economic opportunity to Boston's neighborhood restaurants and help our city's economic growth overall. I would like to thank the Boston City Council and Boston Licensing Board for their work on this initiative, and look forward to the great results." "I'm excited to see Boston officially open license applications for BYOB, creating a new way for neighborhood restaurants to thrive and more options for consumers to dine local. Thank you to Mayor Walsh and the Boston Licensing Board for working with the City Council to make this a reality for our city," said City Council President Michelle Wu. A restaurant who wishes to apply must meet the following eligibility requirements: Common Victualler license holders must obtain a BYOB permit prior to allowing patrons to bring alcoholic beverages into their premise; Common Victualler license holders with a capacity of 30 or less may apply; Only Common Victualler license holders who offer on premise dining with table service provided by wait staff may apply for a BYOB permit; Restaurants holding any type of alcoholic beverage license granted by the Licensing Board or the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) are not eligible to hold a BYOB permit; The licensee, manager of record and all employees must complete an in-person, insurance industry-approved safe service of alcohol training program, prior to issuance of a BYOB permit; Restaurants in the Downtown, North End, South End, Bay Village, Fenway, Chinatown, Seaport, West End, Beacon Hill and Back Bay neighborhoods are not eligible. Patrons dining at a restaurant that obtains a BYOB permit may only bring no more than 750ml per person of wine and 64 oz per person of malt beverages. Distilled spirits, liqueurs and cordials are not permitted. Once a BYOB application is filed with the Boston Licensing Board, a hearing will be scheduled. To view the full list of regulations and requirements, please visit here.

三佛中心覺謙法師拜會臺北經文處

三佛中心覺謙法師拜會臺北經文處  歡喜圓滿

駐波士頓臺北經濟文化辦事處處長賴銘琪(右一)致送隨身杯及馬克杯

等紀念品，覺謙法師代表接受

佛光山波士頓三佛中心覺謙法師在佛光會督導田德玉、知深法師及師姐的陪同下，於2月2日蒞訪駐波士頓臺北經濟文化辦事處，與處長賴銘琪一同對於成立波士頓僑界關懷救助協會、外展式服務工作，以及加強與僑社和主流社會聯繫等情交換意見，僑教中心主任歐宏偉也陪同在座；覺謙法師特別致送「心經」檯燈一盞，祝福辦事處人員順利推展各項業務，賴銘琪也回贈今年剛製作完成的TECO隨身杯及馬克杯，以為紀念。

賴銘琪表示，自己的親人及多位好友都是佛光人，十分歡迎覺謙法師及佛光會督導與師姐到訪，希望未來在各方面有更多交流與合作的機會。

三佛中心覺謙法師(右二)偕佛光會師兄姐拜會駐波士頓臺北經濟文化辦事處處長賴銘琪(右一)

覺謙法師(左三)致送「心經」檯燈一盞，祝福辦事處人員順利推展各項業務

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES 2017 LOVE YOUR BLOCK INITIATIVE

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES 2017 LOVE YOUR BLOCK INITIATIVE

Spring cleaning program encourages residents to get involved in their neighborhoods

BOSTON - Friday, February 3, 2017 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the 2017 program for "Love Your Block," a high-impact spring cleaning program that encourages residents to improve their neighborhoods over the course of three weekends. Spring cleaning activities include community gardens, pocket parks, public schools and sidewalks. Love Your Block, previously known as Boston Shines, will now include year-round cleanups, applications for innovative beautification mini-grants and new uses for City-provided tool sheds. "When residents take pride in their neighborhoods, Boston becomes a better City for all," said Mayor Walsh. "I encourage residents to participate in Love Your Block, and do their part to keep our City a beautiful, friendly and welcoming place for residents and visitors alike." Starting on February 6th, residents can sign up to volunteer at Boston.gov. A full cleaning schedule for 2017 Love Your Block is below: April 28-30 Downton Chinatown Back Bay North End West End Beacon Hill Charlestown East Boston May 5-7 Hyde Park Roslindale West Roxbury South End Bay Village Allston Brighton May 12-14 Dorchester South Boston Roxbury Mattapan Fenway Mission Hill Jamaica Plain For more information on Love Your Block, visit: boston.gov/civic-engagement/love-your-block.

HBO® 隆重宣布HBO亞太裔願景達人

HBO® 隆重宣布HBO亞太裔願景達人

【HBO ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN VISIONARIES】短片比賽優勝者名單

獲獎電影將於洛杉磯亞太裔電影節【Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival】向全世界首映

紐約州紐約市 –  2017年1月31日 – HBO 今天隆重宣布HBO亞太裔願景達人【HBO Asian Pacific American Visionaries】優勝者名單，該短片比賽致力展示嶄露頭角的亞太裔導演和探討亞太裔的經歷。名列第一名、第二名和第三名的Dinh Thai、Tiffanie Hsu、和Jingyi Shao ( 邵竫)的傑作將於四月在洛杉磯亞太裔電影節(Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival) 向全世界首映。該等短片涵蓋一系列不同的片種和主題，包括家庭問題、種族歧視和濫用藥物。獲勝影片亦將會在HBO 平台上首映。

亞太裔願景達人(APA Visionaries ) 創辦於2016年8月，成立目的旨在協助推廣在好萊塢有關種族、多元和代表性的對話之際，提供對亞太裔社區獨特和別具創意的描述。比賽評審包括HBO 行政人員和業界專家，以及來自Visual Communications (洛杉磯亞太裔電影節製作人) 與亞裔娛樂同盟 (CAPE) 的代表。

「HBO 對表揚與支持多元化媒體領域，令每個人的異同亦可以成為他們最強大的力量，引以為傲，」HBO 多元文化營銷副總裁Jackie Gagne表示。「這三部電影及其背後的願景，正是在亞太裔社區眾裡尋它千百度的豐富故事和有待被發掘的千里馬之 典範。」

優勝者簡介

·       第一名 - Dinh Thai的 【星期一 (Monday)】故事是關於一個年輕販毒者在其非法勾當與涉及道德方面的掙扎。

·       第二名 - Tiffanie Hsu的【仙境(Wonderland)】探討一個母親嗜賭如命(由陳沖Joan Chen 飾演) 的十二歲女童的孤獨世界和超現實世界。

第三名 - Jingyi Shao(邵竫) 的【腳甲(Toenail)】講述一個事業心極強的嬉皮士在職場晉升高位前夕需要照顧患病父親的故事