Brooklyn republican assemblyman boosts his support among Chinese constituents
Cannot bring himself to denounce Trump
November 19, 2023 Wayne Daren Schneiderman Special from BrooklynReporter.com
(From left) Ross Brady, Kings County Conservative Party treasurer; Assemblyman Lester Chang; and Richie Barsamian, chairman, Kings County Republican Party. Photo: Arthur Degaeta
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SUNSET PARK — The atmosphere and aura in the room was that of unity, optimism and overwhelming support as hundreds congregated in Sunset Park’s Pacificana restaurant on Thursday evening to show their devotion via fundraiser to a man whose mantra encompasses change.
Assemblyman Lester Chang, who beat longtime Democratic incumbent Peter Abbate last year, winning the seat for the 49th assembly district — which includes Bath Beach, Bensonhurst, Borough Park and Dyker Heights —is running for reelection in 2024 and is feeling quite confident about the prospective outcome, he told the Brooklyn Reporter.
“This night is a continuation of my journey — my mission — to do the best job I can and to solve as many of the people’s problems as I can; that’s what I live for,” Chang said. “I’m retired; I don’t needto do this — but I want to do this because it’s so important to give back.”