Rep. Dan Goldman Hosts AANHPI and Jewish Heritage Event to Honor Community Leaders

   

 

New York, NY– Congressman Dan Goldman today hosted an event for Jewish and Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month to celebrate the historic connection between two communities and present congressional proclamations to four constituents for their continued leadership in both communities.  

 

"The Jewish and AANHPI communities share a deep, historic bond—especially here in New York City, where they've helped shape the fabric of our culture and history," Congressman Dan Goldman said. "For centuries, both communities have endured discrimination and harassment, yet have stood together in solidarity to fight prejudice in all it forms. As we continue to work to combat the concerning rise in antisemitism and anti-Asian hate in recent years, this month offers us the opportunity to celebrate their lasting contributions and to recognize these exceptional community members for their leadership among our communities and across our city." 

 

Honorees included Betsy Jacobson, Executive Director of United Jewish Council of the East Side; Nicole Huang, Executive Director of Parent-Child Relationship Association;, Avi Greenstein, Chief Executive Officer of Boro Park Jewish Community Council;, and Tony Chuy, President of Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association.  

 

Betsy Jacobson has dedicated her career to the advancement of social services and the strengthening of Jewish life in New York City. As Executive Director of UJCES (United Jewish Council of the East Side), she has led with vision, compassion, and an unwavering sense of purpose, ensuring that the organization remains a vital force for individuals and families across the Lower East Side. 

  

For over thirty years, Betsy has been deeply committed to UJCES’s mission: to preserve and support the Jewish community on the Lower East Side through the provision of essential social services. A lifelong resident of the neighborhood, she has witnessed its changing demographics firsthand—but her enduring love for the Jewish community and the broader population has never wavered. 

 

Nicole Huang is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Parent-Child Relationship Association (PCR), a Brooklyn-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting  immigrant families through civic engagement, mental health awareness, and  community service. 

 

Nicole co-founded PCR in 2016 with Iris Ng, inspired by her own journey as an immigrant who arrived in the United States at 19 years old. Like many immigrant families, she faced language barriers, cultural differences, and isolation. Through perseverance and determination, Nicole not only overcame these challenges but also built a platform to help others do the same. 

 

Avi Greenstein is the Chief Executive Officer of the Boro Park Jewish Community Council (BPJCC). Since 2016, Avi has led the organization in its mandate to provide improved access to social services to the residents of Boro Park, including housing, employment, immigration, 

senior care, and healthcare. 

  

Under his capable leadership, the BPJCC has grown from a little-known community council into a multimillion-dollar organization that has expanded across many fronts to assist the Boro Park community. The BPJCC has expanded beyond simply offering social services and has developed many innovative and impactful programs, including a Parent Engagement Community Center, the Brooklyn Communities United initiative, and continuously growing workforce development programs. The BPJCC is recognized and respected for its voice in promoting health equity and access to social services, raising awareness of the critical need to combat anti-Semitism and advance security endeavors for the Boro Park Community. 

 

 

Tony Chuy is well-known in New York's Chinatown and is often respectfully referred to as 'President Chuy,' 'Master Chuy,' and 'Officer Chuy' by the community. He was born in Hong Kong and immigrated to the United States with his family in the late 1960s. Mr. Chuy currently serves as the President of the Nom Hoy Sun Tuck Association in New York and was previously the Commander of the American Legion L.T. Kimlau Post 1291. He joined the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, served in the Seventh Fleet in Southeast Asia for three years, and after completing his active duty, joined the Naval Reserve. He served in the Persian Gulf War in 1980 and retired in 1997 after a total of 24 years of service. 

 

Mr. Tony Chuy is known for his integrity, seriousness, and responsible attitude. In recent years, he has devoted himself to serving the community and various organizations, achieving significant accomplishments and contributions in the overseas Chinese, martial arts, and law enforcement communities. 

 

Advocating for both the Jewish and AAPI communities has been a centerpiece of Congressman Goldman’s time in office.  

 

He is a co-chair of the House Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism and is an Executive Board Member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. 

 

In 2023, Congressman Goldman brought together representatives from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the New York Police Department (NYPD) for a town hall discussion on how to combat the growing rate of hate crimes targeting Jewish and Asian communities.