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Racist response to my City Council testimony is exactly why Asian Americans are waking up to politics

Por: New York Post Opinion December 13, 2022

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I testified Thursday against the City Council Fair Chance for Housing Act, my second time in Council Chambers. The first was in May 2019 when I spoke personally and passionately about protecting New York City’s specialized high schools. The bill, also known as Int. 632, is another City Council measure designed to protect lawbreakers at the expense of the law-abiding. It would prohibit criminal background checks on prospective tenants and... + full article



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