Voices of New York
Chinatown Jail Plan Halted By Court
Lotus Chau for Sing Tao Daily |
Although the city is set to appeal, members of Neighbors United Below Canal said they believe the final victory belongs to the community.
Sing Tao
Although the city is set to appeal, members of Neighbors United Below Canal said they believe the final victory belongs to the community.
For the city’s borough-based jail plan, this is a temporary halt, not a permanent rest. And for the community members fighting the plan, there’s still a long way to go.
Dr. Henry Chen, president of SOMOS, said the health status of Chinese New Yorkers is frequently misperceived, neglected and oversimplified. He said Asian-Americans are often believed to be “model minorities,” but most are average New Yorkers who face challenges when it comes to their health, Sing Tao Daily reports.