The Asian Students Association held their annual banquet this past march.

New Future Foundation being a multi-cultural organization with strong ties to the asian community in New York City, was a proud sponsor of this event. The Chinese Planning Council was a huge supporter and collaborator with NFF during the early days of our outreach programs with the youth. Notable attendees including Queen Mother Dr. Blakely were representatives from the office of John C Liu the New York City Comptroller, representatives from City council member Margaret Chin’s office, and congressman Edolphus Towns who was honored by the students. The Brenda Pillors Asthma Education Program, a new program for the LIU’s Brooklyn Campus will provide free services for the Brooklyn community, and was made possible by $355,000 appropriation secured by Congressman Ed Towns in 2008.

“Asthma is a serious health condition that disproportionately impacts residents of Brooklyn,” said Congressman Towns. “Long Island University has made an invaluable contribution to Brooklyn through its launch of the Brenda Pillors Asthma Education Program, and I am truly moved that it chose to honor my former chief of staff, Brenda Pillors, who passed away from asthma-related complications, by naming the program after her.”