Brooklyn’s Chinese-American Donors Question What Became of Sunset Park Arch, as Adams Boosts Similar Manhattan Project
Fundraising for an ornamental archway in Sunset Park, led by Adams aide Winnie Greco, has been underway for years, with little progress. Now, as Adams moves forward a Manhattan plan, some are demanding transparency about where their money went.
This article was published in collaboration with Documented.
Mayor Eric Adams’ announcement during his State of the City address of a $56-million rehabilitation project in Manhattan’s Chinatown, which features a long-sought ornamental archway, set off a wave of enthusiasm in the neighborhood.
“I think this project will bring Chinatown inspiration,” said Wellington Chen, executive director of the Chinatown Business Improvement District, who predicted the project would better link the neighborhood to the Brooklyn Bridge and improve traffic flow while providing the area with much-needed open space.