Fundraiser announced for Min Lin, who was tragically killed in Bay Ridge snowstorm
Friday afternoon, the Brooklyn Branch of the Chinese American Planning Council (CPC) together with Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez and Council Member Carlos Menchaca announce a fundraiser to support the Lin Family in the aftermath of Sunset Park resident Min Lin’s tragic death on Feb. 13. Lin was eight months pregnant when she was killed by a plow-equipped bobcat. Her baby survived and remains in critical condition at Maimonides Medical Center. Lin is also survived by her husband Jin Feng Lin and her five-year-old son Kevin.
A fundraiser will be held on Friday, February 21 from 3pm to 6pm at Pacificana Restaurant located at 813 55th Street, Brooklyn NY 11220.
Press time will be at 4:30 PM
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