Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (top left) with com­munity leaders.

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (top left) with com­munity leaders.

Community activist Mrs. Irene Cheung hosted a successful fundraiser for the reelection of Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein on Thursday, September 17 at the Ivory Kitchen restaurant in Douglaston. Assem­blyman Braunstein is running for re-elec­tion to the 26th District in Queens.

An excellent buffet luncheon was served. Juan Giovanni Urena serenaded everyone with international songs, motivat­ing dancing by the participants. Asian melodies were sung by Echo, a famous Asian American singer. Prominent commu­nity activists and business leaders attended, showing their support for the assembly­man.

“Everybody in Northeast Queens wants the same thing,” said Assemblyman Braun­stein. “We have great schools. We have a safe community in a safe lifestyle. I’ve been in office for 16 years. It’s been a priv­ilege to represent Eastern Queens. In this community, we all want the same things, our neighborhoods are safe and quiet with a lot of green space. I’m going to continue to fight for that, supporting law enforce­ment. Our students have the opportunity for the American dream.”

Susan Seinfeld (1st left), Ruthi Wimpfheimer (far right) with family, Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (standing) with Irene Cheung (standing).

Susan Seinfeld (1st left), Ruthi Wimpfheimer (far right) with family, Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (standing) with Irene Cheung (standing).

Assemblyman Braunstein was elected to the New York State Assembly in 2010 to represent the 26th District in Northeast Queens, which includes the neighborhoods of Auburndale, Bay Terrace, Bayside, Bay­side Hills, Broadway-Flushing, Douglas­ton, Floral Park, Glen Oaks, Little Neck, New Hyde Park, North Shore Towers, Oak­land Gardens, and Whitestone. The fundraiser by Irene Cheung was a success with great food and musical entertainment.