Meng Takes Part in Mayor’s Roundtable to Address Asian American Hate and Violence

February 28, 2022
Press Release
QUEENS, NY – Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) joined New York City Mayor Eric Adams at City Hall for a roundtable with Asian American community leaders and other officials to discuss ongoing attacks on Asian Americans.
During the event, Meng talked about the enactment of her COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act which is in the process of being fully implemented by federal officials, and she discussed the need to provide mental health resources, and assistance for the homeless, among other things. The event included nearly two dozen local Asian American organizations.
"Thank you to our new Mayor for bringing us together and working to address the ongoing hate and violence against New Yorkers of Asian descent," said Meng. "We thank the Mayor for keeping a light shined on this critical problem, and look forward to him being a partner in our fight to combat these heinous attacks."