China News Service, June 27. According to the US "Overseas Chinese News" report, June is the "immigrant tradition month" in the United States.
On the 25th, the Office of the Mayor of New York came to Queens, where immigrants are ethnically, linguistically and culturally diverse, to hold an event in Elmhurst to celebrate "Immigrant Heritage Month".
Fourteen departments of the city government office set up booths to distribute various life information, so that people of different ethnic groups can have a deeper understanding of the work of the New York City government and face-to-face communication.
There are more than 30 stalls participating in the celebration along the way.
A mobile service vehicle specially designed for citizens to apply for a "New York Citizen Card" is parked in the immigration office. The staff provides different language services for the public and goes through relevant procedures on site.
Queens Borough President Richards said that as the son of immigrants, he was proud to have grown up as mayor of New York City's diverse borough.
Queens is the melting pot of New York City.
There are 2.4 million inhabitants from 190 countries, speaking more than 350 languages and dialects.
So it's important to make sure that services are available, and he opened the first immigrant welcome center in New York City and New York State, wanting to make sure that when people get there, they can get all kinds of important information, as well as citizenship information.
Because immigration is the lifeblood of Queens and the foundation upon which a better tomorrow is built.
Castro, director of immigration at the mayor's office, said the event brought together so many groups, organizations and community resources to serve the public.
The Mayor's Office and various partners will continue to be rooted in the community throughout the summer and throughout the administration to get things done and "give immigrants what they deserve."
The person in charge of "NYC care" introduced that "NYC care" represents the right to health care in New York City, regardless of their immigration status or ability to pay, they have access to health care.
Those in need can call the hotline 646-692-2273 to register.
The head of the city's Human Rights Division said they serve and protect the rights of New Yorkers, regardless of their immigration status.
Questions about human rights can be reported by calling 212-461-7197, or 311.
Zheng Qirong, director of the mayor's Asian affairs, said that everyone gathered here to demonstrate the power of immigrants in the city. "All departments of the mayor's office are actively supporting and protecting the rights of immigrants."
Li Tianji, the sponsor of the event and chairman of the Asian American Friends Federation, said that the purpose of participating in this event is to unite all forces that can be united, to enhance mutual understanding and harmony among various ethnic groups, and to inspire Asian ethnic groups to work harder and safeguard their rights and interests. Serve the community and contribute to the society.
Representatives from the New York City Hospital Authority, Elmhurst Hospital, and others called on immigrants to use government-provided resources to fight for welfare.
Organizations such as the Asian American Medical Association and the Asian Peace Association also provided consultation services on the spot.
(Jin Yuyi)