CPC Holds Inaugural State Advocacy Day

On January 28, 2019, thirty-five CPC staff and community members met with forty NY State legislators during the inaugural “Advancing Our CommUNITY” State Advocacy Day. 

Beacon Celebrates the Holidays with Family Night

On December 28, 2018, CPC's Beacon Program at IS 220 hosted their annual Holiday Family Night. The Beacon regularly hosts Family Nights to bring the community together for a night of family fun and resource sharing.

Queens Special Needs Families Celebrate the Holidays and
Overcoming Adversities

On December 29, 2018, CPC Queens Services for Families with Special Needs hosted their annual holiday celebration. The event was attended by sixty families, supporters such as the Fu Foundation and Mass Mutual, and elected officials NYC Councilmember Peter Koo and representatives from NYS Assemblymember Barnwell's office.

CPC Brooklyn Seniors Perform at Congressman Max Rose's Inauguration

On January 5th, 2019, CPC Brooklyn's Senior Services performed a traditional dance routine at Congressman Max Rose's inauguration at the historic Saint George Theater in Staten Island.

CPC Statement on the Attack in Brooklyn Chinese Restaurant

The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) condemns the violence that happened in a Sheepshead Bay Chinese restaurant on January 15. This act of hate is one of far too many that have occurred in New York City in the past two years and continues to be on the rise.

CPC Commends Appointment of
NYC Census Director

CPC congratulates Julie Menin on her appointment to the dual role of Director of the Census for NYC and Executive Assistant Corporation Counsel for Strategic Advocacy. On January 2, 2019, Ms. Menin was appointed to her two new positions by NYC Mayor de Blasio.

CPC Brooklyn Community Services U.S. Naturalization Test Prep Class, APPLY NOW!

CPC Brooklyn Community Services is currently enrolling community members into our spring semester U.S. Naturalization Class.

CPC Names Peter Cheng as Next Director of the CPC Nan Shan
Senior Center

Peter Cheng became the next Director of the CPC Queens Nan Shan Senior Center, effective January 31, 2019, following the planned retirement of the Center’s current Director, Michael Wang. Peter Cheng has over 25 years of experience guiding and supporting Asian American communities, immigrants, and refugees toward positive change. 

Student Advisory Committee (SAC) Recruiting!

CPC's Project Gateway is currently recruiting motivated high school seniors and college students to participate in a Student Advisory Committee (SAC). Gain leadership skills! Plan events! Network with peers and mentors!

CPC Brooklyn Senior Services Hosts Art Exhibit

CPC Brooklyn Senior Services will be hosting an art exhibition to display the artwork created by our senior members from January 23 to February 6 at our Brooklyn Community Center.