Tag: Politics

Over 150 Residents and Activists Launched “Homes for All” Campaign in Boston

BOSTON, Mass. – On Wednesday, March 13, over 150 residents and activists form Chelsea Collaborative, City Life/Vida Urbana, Chinese Progressive Association, Lynn United for Change, UNITE HERE Local 26 and other local groups joined the national Right to the City Alliance in launching the Homes for All Campaign in 11 cities across the country to… Continue reading Over 150 Residents and Activists Launched “Homes for All” Campaign in Boston

Two Chinese American Candidates Run for Town Meeting Members in Lexington Today

By David Li, bostonese.com Local elections are being held today in various communities in Massachusetts. In Lexington, two Chinese Americans Geoffrey Xiao and Hongbin Luo are running for town meeting members. On Super Tuesday of 2012, Weidong Wang was elected to 5-member Lexington House Authority, and became the first Chinese American to win town-wide election… Continue reading Two Chinese American Candidates Run for Town Meeting Members in Lexington Today

White House Petition Response: Happy Lunar New Year!

Happy Lunar New Year! Thanks for your petition! We hope that you’re enjoying the Year of the Snake. As a kid, President Obama knew what it meant to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Growing up in Hawaii, he was surrounded by friends and neighbors who marked the Lunar New Year with parties and parades. And… Continue reading White House Petition Response: Happy Lunar New Year!

“Ready to Begin Our Campaign for Stamford’s Future” — William Tong

By William Tong, Candidate for Mayor of Stamford Stamford, Conn., Feb. 7, 2013, — Today, the Stamford Advocate published a column I wrote about Stamford’s readiness to move forward, united by a shared vision and plan, to make our city the finest city for families in the country. This is a goal I know we… Continue reading “Ready to Begin Our Campaign for Stamford’s Future” — William Tong

第一届波士顿好声音大赛李龙夺冠 艾克顿中文学校十周年庆周六举行

【侨报周末特约记者李强波士顿图文报道】农历蛇年大年初一，暴风雪后的牛顿 Marriott 酒店, 第一届波士顿好声音（The Voice of Boston) 如期举行。主持人倪健一开场就对选手和观众踏雪而来支持波士顿好声音表达了谢意，并提出“今天是大年初一，我们要在这里唱响蛇年！”。 上图：（前排左起）汪洁、罗洁儿、乔万钧、郑茹、倪健、赵洁，同李龙（后排左四）等参赛选手合影。

Mayor Menino Hosts Mass Delegation of Mayors Against Illegal Guns

Boston, Jan. 31, — Mayor Thomas M. Menino today hosted the Massachusetts delegation of the Mayors Against Illegal Guns (MAIG) coalition as they continue their call on Congress to take action on gun violence. In his State of the City address Tuesday, Mayor Menino vowed to continue his work with the coalition of nearly 1,000… Continue reading Mayor Menino Hosts Mass Delegation of Mayors Against Illegal Guns

Mayor Menino Delivers Annual State of the City Address for the 20th Time

Boston, Jan. 29, — In front of an audience of residents, political leaders, and dignitaries, Mayor Thomas M. Menino tonight delivered his annual State of the City address at Boston’s historic Faneuil Hall. In addition to several other commitments, the Mayor announced $30 million in new funding for underperforming schools, a pilot program to bring… Continue reading Mayor Menino Delivers Annual State of the City Address for the 20th Time

Andrea Cabral and John Polanowicz Sworn in as New Cabinet Members by Gov. Patrick

BOSTON – Tuesday, January 22, 2013 – One day after President Obama’s inauguration for his second term, Governor Deval Patrick officially swore in Andrea Cabral and John Polanowicz as Secretary of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and Secretary of Health and Human Services respectively. They were among the four new cabinet members… Continue reading Andrea Cabral and John Polanowicz Sworn in as New Cabinet Members by Gov. Patrick