2026 뉴욕 커뮤니티 타운홀 미팅 참여

8월 27일 시민참여센터(KACE) 뉴욕 사무실에서 개최된 '2026 뉴욕 커뮤니티 타운홀 미팅'의 주요 내용은 다음과 같습니다.

1. 주요 논의 및 요구 사항

이민자 보호 및 대책 강구

이민자보호교회 등 지역 한인 단체들이 참석하여 불법 이민자 단속 과열에 따른 차별 방지 및 실질적인 이민자 권익 보호 대책 마련을 촉구했습니다.

노인 복지 지원

한인 고령층 인구 증가에 따른 노인 복지 예산 확보, 노인 데이케어 센터 및 의료 서비스 지원 확대를 요청했습니다.

지역 한인사회 현안 및 공공안전

증오범죄 대책, 소상공인 지원, 한인 커뮤니티 권익 향상을 위한 정책 반영을 정치인들에게 전달했습니다.

2. 참가 정치인 및 커뮤니티

주요 참여 정치인: 지역 정치인들(샌드라 황 시의원, 에드워드 브라운스타인 주하원의원 등)이 참석하여 질문에 직접 답하고 의견을 수렴했습니다.

주요 참여 단체: 시민참여센터(KACE), 이민자보호교회, 뉴욕한인회 등 한인 커뮤니티 리더 및 지역 주민들이 함께 참여했습니다.

The 2026 New York Community Town Hall Meeting was held on August 27 at the New York office of the Korean American Civic Empowerment (KACE). Community leaders, local residents, and elected officials gathered to discuss key issues facing the Korean American and immigrant communities and to explore practical solutions.

1. Key Issues and Community Priorities

Immigrant Protection and Policy Measures

Korean American community organizations, including the Sanctury Church, called for measures to prevent discrimination and protect the rights of immigrants amid concerns over intensified immigration enforcement. Participants emphasized the need for practical and effective protections for immigrant communities.

Support for Senior Citizens

With the growing number of older adults in the Korean American community, participants called for increased funding for senior services, as well as expanded support for senior day care centers and healthcare services.

Community Concerns and Public Safety

Community representatives also raised concerns regarding hate crimes, support for small businesses, and policies aimed at strengthening the rights and well-being of the Korean American community. These priorities were presented directly to elected officials for consideration in future policymaking.

2. Elected Officials and Community Participants

Participating Elected Officials:

Local elected officials, including New York City Council Member Sandra Ung and New York State Assembly Member Edward Braunstein, attended the town hall, responded directly to questions from community members, and listened to their concerns and recommendations.

Participating Organizations and Community Members:

Representatives and leaders from KACE, Sanctury Church, the Korean American Association of New York, and other Korean American community organizations, along with local residents, participated in the meeting.

The town hall provided an important opportunity for community members to engage directly with elected officials, share their concerns, and advocate for policies that better reflect the needs and priorities of the Korean American and immigrant communities in New York.