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我们非常荣幸迎来州长办公室亚裔美国人事务主任 Sibu Nair 莅临华社，进行了一个半小时的参观交流。借此机会，我们向他介绍了华社新装修落成的会所，以及华社53年来的发展历程、成长故事、一路走来的挑战和无数社区志愿者共同努力的点点滴滴。

衷心感谢 Kathy Hochul 州长、Sibu Nair及纽约州行政团队一直以来对华社的大力支持。在他们的支持下，华社基建拨款（Capital Grant）顺利推进，促成了此次具有里程碑意义的建筑翻新项目。

同时，我们也感谢纽约州长期以来通过 New York State Council on the Arts（NYSCA）、AAPI Community Development Fund、Mental Health Peer Advocates 等多个项目对华社工作的支持。这些投入帮助我们不断拓展教育、文化艺术、公民参与及身心健康等服务，为首府地区更多家庭带来福祉。

未来，我们将继续携手前行，凝聚社区力量，传承中华文化，为下一代创造更多发展机会，共同建设更加团结、包容、充满活力的社区。

We are deeply honored and grateful to have welcomed Sibu Nair, Director of Asian American Affairs from the Office of Governor, for an hour and a half visit to the Chinese Community Center. It was a wonderful opportunity to share the story of our newly renovated building and the remarkable 53-year journey of our organization - our history, our growth, our challenges, and the countless individuals who have helped build this community over the decades.

Our heartfelt thanks to Governor Kathy Hochul, Sibu Nair, and the NYS executive chamber for their unwavering support of our community. Thanks to their commitment, our Capital Grant moved forward efficiently, making this transformational renovation possible.

We are also sincerely grateful for NYS continued support in our work through a wide range of programs and grants, including support from New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), the AAPI Community Development Fund, Mental Health Peer Advocates, and many others. These investments empower us to expand educational, art, cultural, civic engagement, and wellness programs that serve families across the Capital Region.

We are moving toward to strengthen our communities, celebrate our heritage, and create even greater opportunities for future generations.

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2026年6月6日——一个寓意着万事汇聚、圆满成就的美好日子——对于纽约州首府地区华人社区中心（CCC）而言，的确是一个意义非凡的时刻。

此次大楼翻新工程的圆满完成，不仅意味着硬件设施的焕然一新，更象征着我们共同愿景的再次升华。经过改造后的主要活动空间更加明亮、宽敞和温馨，为举办文化活动、庆祝传统节日以及凝聚社区力量创造了更优越的条件。

自1973年成立以来，CCC一直是首府地区一代又一代华裔美国家庭共同的家园。时至今日，我们继续成长为集教育、艺术、文化传承和公民参与于一体的充满活力的社区中心。

这一成果凝聚了无数人的共同努力。我们向CCC大楼翻新团队以及全体董事会成员致以最诚挚的感谢——正是你们的奉献精神、远见卓识以及无数个小时的辛勤付出，才成就了今天这一重要时刻。

同时，我们也衷心感谢各级民选官员的大力支持，特别感谢州众议员 Phil Steck 为项目争取到关键建设资金。此外，我们还感谢州长办公室、DASNY CREST 项目、奥尔巴尼县及科洛尼镇领导团队、合作伙伴机构、慷慨捐赠者以及所有杰出的志愿者们。

正是因为你们的倡导、支持与帮助，这一美好愿景才得以成为现实。

感谢大家！

特别感谢以下各位长期以来为公众服务，并持续支持CCC的发展：

• 州众议员 Phil Steck
• 联邦众议员 Paul Tonko
• 州参议员 Jim Tedisco
• 科洛尼镇镇长 Peter Crummey
• Sibu Nair
• Zerahiah Jones

June 6, 2026 - a date we like to say carries the best kind of meaning, where everything comes together - is truly a special moment for the Chinese Community Center of Capital District of New York .

The completion of the building renovation marks not just a physical transformation, but a renewal of our shared vision. Our main gathering space is now brighter, more open, and more welcoming, enhancing our ability to host cultural programs, celebrate traditional festivals, and bring our community together.

Since our founding in 1973, CCC has been a home for generations of Chinese American families in the Capital Region. Today, we continue to grow as a vibrant hub for education, arts, culture, and civic engagement.

This achievement reflects the collective efforts of so many. Our deepest thanks to the CCC building team and all Board of Directors - your dedication, vision, and countless hours of service made this day possible.

We are also sincerely grateful to our elected officials, especially Assemblymember Phil Steck for securing critical capital funding, as well as the Governor’s Office, the DASNY CREST program, Albany County and Town of Colonie leadership, our partner organizations, generous donors, and incredible volunteers.

Your advocacy and support brought this vision to life. Thank you ALL! #TogetherWeBuild #TogetherWeThrive

Great thanks for your longstanding public services and continued support of CCC

2026年6月7日，Albany华社合唱团在纽曼文化中心隆重举办成立50周年庆祝音乐会。音乐会盛况空前，吸引了150余位嘉宾到场观赏，许多前团员更专程从外地赶来，共同见证这一意义非凡的时刻。合唱团音乐指导伍贻平教授特地从多伦多来到Albany，亲自指导最后阶段的彩排和演出。

音乐会在一部精心制作的15分钟纪念短片中拉开帷幕。短片深情回顾了合唱团五十年来的发展历程，记录了不同年代团员们的珍贵回忆与真挚感言，令在场观众深受感动。

演出中，合唱团倾情献上十余首经典合唱作品，以优美和谐的歌声展现了多年来积淀的艺术成果，赢得观众阵阵掌声。音乐会尾声，在场的新老团员齐聚舞台，共同演唱经典歌曲《月亮代表我的心》。用熟悉而深情的旋律为这场意义深远的音乐盛会画上了圆满句号。

自成立以来，华社合唱团始终秉持“热爱音乐、热爱歌唱，心系社会、服务大众”的宗旨，在广大团员的共同努力以及社会各界和华人社区的关爱与支持下，走过了辉煌的五十年历程。

展望未来，合唱团将继续传承和发扬音乐艺术精神，不断丰富社区文化生活。我们也热忱欢迎更多热爱音乐、热爱歌唱的朋友加入这个温暖的大家庭，共同谱写更加美好的新篇章。



Albany Chinese Community Center Chorus Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary with a Grand Concert

On June 7, 2026, the Albany Chinese Community Center (CCC) Chorus held a grand concert at the Newman Cultural Center to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The event drew more than 150 guests, and many former chorus members traveled from out of town to join the celebration and witness this significant milestone. Professor Yiping Wu, the Chorus’s Music Advisor, who resides in Toronto, Canada, made a special trip to Albany to personally lead the final rehearsals and conduct portions of the concert.

The concert opened with a beautifully produced 15-minute commemorative video that traced the Chorus’s remarkable journey over the past five decades. Featuring treasured memories and heartfelt reflections from members across different generations, the video provided a touching tribute to the Chorus’s history and deeply moved the audience.

Throughout the event, the Chorus presented more than a dozen classic choral works, showcasing years of artistic achievement through its rich and harmonious singing. The performances were met with warm applause and enthusiastic appreciation from the audience. As a fitting finale, former and current members gathered on stage to perform the beloved song The Moon Represents My Heart. Its familiar and heartfelt melody brought the memorable celebration to a moving and unforgettable close.

Since its founding, the CCC Chorus has remained dedicated to its mission of fostering a love of music and singing while serving the community. Through the collective efforts of its members and the continued support of the broader community and CCC, the Chorus has enjoyed a distinguished and inspiring fifty-year history.

Looking ahead, the Chorus will continue to uphold its musical traditions and enrich the cultural life of the community. We warmly welcome all who share a passion for music and singing to join our Chorus family and help write the next chapter of this remarkable journey together.

文：张万明 Wanming Zhang wanming.zhang@gmail.com
摄影：文颖江 Yingjang Wen

华社翻新工程进展更新

华社翻新工程于2026年1月22日取得Colonie Town开工许可，于1月26日正式开工。目前工程进展顺利，各阶段施工均已通过town现场检查。

昨日完成了关键工程：拆除大厅原有四根柱子，并成功安装 36英尺、重2000多磅的主钢梁及支撑立柱，该项目也已顺利通过检查验收。

接下来将进行大厅吊顶、电线与照明安装、部分墙面和地板修复以及整体油漆等工作。预计工程还需约3–4周完成。

装修完成后，华社大厅将更加 宽敞、明亮、焕然一新，为各俱乐部和社区活动提供更好的场地。

感谢大家一直以来的理解、耐心和支持！

Update on the CCC Renovation Project

The long-planned renovation project received the construction permit from the Town of Colonie on January 22 and officially began on January 26. Since construction started, the project has been progressing smoothly, and every stage of the work has successfully passed the Town of Colonie’s inspections.

Yesterday marked one of the most critical steps of the renovation: the removal of the four columns in the main hall and the installation of a 36-foot main steel beam weighing over 2,000 pounds, along with the supporting column for the beam. This major installation has also successfully passed the Town of Colonie’s inspection.

The remaining work will include completing the ceiling in the main hall, electrical wiring and lighting installation, repairing portions of the walls and flooring, and painting. The renovation is expected to take another three to four weeks to complete.

Once finished, the community center will have a more spacious and refreshed environment, providing a much better venue for clubs and community activities.

Thank you all for your understanding and continued support!

The Sound of Asia Piano Competition has come to a joyful and successful close. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all participants for their dedication, artistry, and inspiring performances. Each pianist brought not only technical excellence, but also musical sensitivity, courage, and a genuine love for sharing their voice through music. The stage was filled with beautiful moments that reflected the hard work of students, teachers, and families alike.

What makes the Sound of Asia Competition truly unique is its special focus on the rich and diverse repertoire of Asian composers. While many competitions center primarily on Western classical traditions, Sound of Asia was created to celebrate the musical heritage, colors, and cultural stories of Asia. Through this platform, young musicians have the opportunity to explore distinctive musical languages, connect with broader cultural perspectives, and help bring these meaningful works to a wider audience.

We hope this event serves not only as a competition, but also as a growing artistic movement. We warmly encourage all students and teachers to continue discovering, performing, and sharing the music of Asian composers. Your participation helps these voices be heard, appreciated, and carried forward to future generations. We look forward to welcoming you again next year as we continue our journey to celebrate the beauty, diversity, and spirit of Asian piano music.

CCC Launches Youth & Family Mental Health Peer Advocate Program

CCC is excited to announce a new Youth and Family Mental Health Peer Advocate Training Program, aimed at empowering community members to support youth and families facing mental health challenges.

This initiative invites youth, parents, and community members who are passionate about mental health and community wellbeing to become trained peer advocates. Participants will receive professional training, develop practical support skills, and gain opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Program Information

Office Hours
Sunday, March 8,   1:00 -3:45 PM
Sunday, March 22, 1:00 -3:45 PM
CCC Chinese School (Shaker Middle School) - Caferia

Please Stop by with any questions or concerns

Reception & Information Session
April - Specific Time and Location (TBD)

Registration is required and refreshments will be provided.

Who Can Apply

CCC is currently recruiting:

• Youth Peer Advocates (ages 18–30) with lived mental health experience
• Family Peer Advocates who are parents or caregivers supporting children facing mental health challenges
• Community members who are compassionate, eager to learn, and interested in supporting others
• Bilingual or multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Training Benefits

Participants will gain professional skills and receive stipends as they progress through the credentialing pathway:

• Step 1: Complete Level 1 Credentialing – $250 stipend
• Step 2: Earn Provisional Credential – $500 stipend
• Step 3: Begin Employment as Peer Advocate – $1,500 stipend

The program is supported through the New York State Peer Advocates Workforce Development Initiative and implemented in partnership with Vanderheyden and the New York State Office of Mental Health.

Community members interested in becoming advocates or learning more are encouraged to attend the information session.

For questions: president@cccalbany.org
Scan the QR code on the flyer to apply.

华社推出青年与家庭心理健康同伴倡导者培训项目

华社正式推出青年与家庭心理健康同伴倡导者培训项目，旨在培养社区成员成为心理健康支持者，为青年和家庭提供理解与帮助。

该项目面向 青年、家长以及关心社区心理健康的居民 招募学员。参与者将接受专业培训，学习实用支持技能，并通过自身经验帮助面临心理健康挑战的人群。

项目信息

办公时间
周日，3月8日，  下午 1:00 -3:45
周日，3月22日，下午 1:00 -3:45
华社中文学校 (Shaker中学) - Caferia

请向我们咨询任何问题或疑虑

说明会与交流会

四月，具体时间和地点待定

需提前报名，现场提供茶点。

招募对象

• 青年同伴倡导者（18–30岁）：具有心理健康相关经历的青年
• 家庭同伴倡导者：正在或曾经支持孩子面对心理健康挑战的家长或照护者
• 关心社区、乐于学习并愿意帮助他人的社区成员
• 欢迎双语或多语人士参与

项目收获

参与者在完成不同阶段培训后可获得补助：

• 第一阶段：完成一级认证 — 补助 $250
• 第二阶段：获得临时认证 — 补助 $500
• 第三阶段：开始从事同伴倡导者工作 — 补助 $1,500

该项目由 纽约州心理健康办公室 支持，并与 Vanderheyden 合作开展。

欢迎对心理健康支持和社区服务感兴趣的青年和家庭报名参加。

咨询邮箱：president@cccalbany.org
扫描海报二维码即可申请。

华社马年春晚精彩纷呈、震撼呈现！整场演出视听效果绚丽夺目，节目内容丰富多彩，充分展现了中华文化的深厚底蕴与艺术魅力。

点击此处查看本次活动的精彩照片与视频：

2026.02.08 Lunar New Year Gala Photos | Flickr

2026.02.08 Lunar New Year Gala Videos | Flickr

特别感谢所有节目负责人、演员，幕后协调人员及志愿者的辛勤付出。正是大家的通力合作与默契配合，才使整场演出忙而不乱、衔接顺畅、圆满成功。

值此新春之际，衷心祝愿您和家人

在 2026 年里平安健康、幸福吉祥、万事顺遂！

华社敬上

On January 8th of 2026, the Chinese Community Center (CCC) - Young Professionals Club （YPC） hosted a New Year’s Welcome Party. The event marked the club’s first gathering since becoming inactive in 2020,  celebrating a long-awaited reunion and the vibrant relaunch of YPC.

2026年1月8日，华社Young Professionals Club（简称 YPC）举办了一场新年聚会。这次活动是 YPC 自2020年暂停活动以来的第一次线下聚会，开启了俱乐部重建之旅。

College students and young professionals across a range of fields came together to meet new people, connect with the local community, and celebrate the start of the new year. Attendees represented industries from engineering and computing to medicine and biosciences, and included students from colleges such as RPI, Stony Brook, and NYU.

 

The evening kicked off with food and casual conversation as everyone got to know each other over pizza, homemade mulled wine, and desserts. Members shared hobbies and New Year’s resolutions, many of which (unsurprisingly!) involved getting healthier in 2026.

当晚来自RPI，Stony Brook，NYU等学校的大学生和各行各业的年轻职场人士聚到了一起，吃吃喝喝，轻松聊天，气氛很热闹。大家一边享受披萨，甜点和会员自制的热红酒，一边分享自己的兴趣爱好和新年愿望。说到新年目标，果然少不了那几样最常见的：要更健康，要多运动，要减肥。

  

The club also hosted an informational session on the NYS Youth Peer Advocates Credential, encouraging students and young professionals to support peers experiencing mental health challenges and help strengthen our community together.

此外，YPC还安排了NYS Youth Peer Advocates Credential的简单介绍，鼓励大家互相支持，帮助正在经历心理健康挑战的同伴。

 

As the night went on and everyone settled in, the group moved into board games, laughter, and debate. A variety of games were available throughout the room, and two crowd favorites quickly emerged: Uno and Trial by Trolley. One table filled with fast-paced chaos, while the other sparked comedic trolley-problem debates.

自我介绍和吃饭之后，大家就进入了桌游时间。我们准备了各种游戏，大家自由组队，换桌玩，笑声不断。其中最受欢迎的两款是UNO和Trial by Trolley。一桌投入在UNO 的“混战”，另一桌则是围绕电车难题展开的爆笑辩论，讨论到停不下来。

 

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this event possible, as well as being a part of YPC’s new start. We look forward to seeing you at the next one!

感谢每一位参加的朋友，也欢迎大家继续关注YPC 之后的活动！下次活动再见～

Photos: Miki ，Lily Wei

Text by Evelyn Zou 

Editor: Jianghui He 

2025年12月6日中午，华社在温馨与感动的氛围中，为服务社区超过五十年的Mary Chen女士举办了一场温暖的退休庆祝会。众多社区会员、志愿者、朋友齐聚一堂，共同向这位将半生心血倾注于华人社区的杰出女性致敬。

活动于中午12点开始，与会者首先享用了华社准备的午餐，并欣赏了一段幻灯片（点击右键打开链接），回顾 Mary 多年来在社区的工作点滴。随后，Mary 与她先生长期参与的华社合唱团，为她献上了温暖而深情的歌曲，表达对她多年来付出的敬意与祝福，现场气氛温暖感人。

在致辞环节中，Lee-Hua Miaw 首先为大家带来了关于Mary生平与贡献的介绍（点击右键打开链接），分享了她几十年来坚守岗位、服务社区的动人故事。接着，华社社长Yunxiao Zhang（点击右键打开链接）与华社房屋管理主管Jianzhong Tang（点击右键打开链接）分别发表了致辞，肯定 Mary 对社区发展所做出的卓越贡献。

华社向Mary颁发了“服务华社五十年志愿者奖章”，并精心制作了一本影集，将Mary和Xiangming五十年来参与华社各项活动的珍贵照片，从青年时代一路记录至今。同时，大家与Mary的合影、真挚的祝福和温暖的话语也一并收录其中，作为一份承载深情与记忆的礼物，送给Mary珍藏。

活动中最令人动容的部分，是 Mary 的朋友以及社区的老成员们依次上台分享（点击右键打开链接）他们与 Mary 的真实故事和感人回忆。无论是诗歌朗读，还是亲身经历的讲述，都让现场多次响起掌声，不少来宾潸然泪下。大家一致表示，Mary 不仅是社区的中流砥柱，也是大家的榜样，她的善良、坚持和奉献精神深深影响了几代人。

在赠礼环节，社区成员为 Mary 准备了纪念品，表达对她多年奉献的感谢与祝福。活动尾声，大家共同切蛋糕庆祝，并拍下了珍贵的合影，为这场充满温情与敬意的聚会画上圆满的句号。

五十多年来，Mary Chen 用爱心、专业与奉献精神，为华人社区留下了不可磨灭的印记。华社全体成员向 Mary 送上最真挚的祝福，并期待她在未来的日子里继续健康、快乐、充实。

〖Mary Chen 人物简介〗

Mary Chen（中文名凌曼立）出生于一个深具学术传统的家庭，她的父亲凌纯声博士是著名民族学家、中国民族学的奠基者之一。耳濡目染之下，Mary 自幼勤奋、严谨、谦和稳重，延续了凌家的学术精神与家风。

20世纪60年代，Mary 与丈夫陈湘明来到Albany。她在纽约州立大学取得硕士学位后长期在纽约州图书馆任职，其认真负责的工作态度及温暖的待人方式广受赞誉。70年代起，Mary 积极参与华社事务，并成为华社最重要的骨干力量之一。无论是早期资源匮乏的年代，或华社后来发展的每一个阶段，都能看到她忙碌的身影。自 2006 年起，Mary 担任华社的 building manager，负责华社房屋管理、维修协调、日常事务等无数琐碎却关键的工作。她在最艰难的时期挺身而出，保持华社的环境整洁、运作顺畅，是社区不可或缺的守护者。除了行政与管理工作，Mary 还参与组织春晚、秋季郊游、夏季野餐、社区清洁日、老人联欢活动等众多项目，她几十年如一日地投入时间与精力，常常默默付出、不计辛劳。从 1976 年起，Mary 也是华社合唱团的重要成员之一，四十多年坚持参加排练与演出，为社区带来无数温暖而动人的音乐时刻。

Mary 投入华社超过 50 年，倾注心血、无私奉献，是社区最受爱戴的人之一。她用行动诠释了什么是责任、坚持与仁爱，是几代华人心中的榜样。华社深深感谢她半个世纪的奉献，并祝福她未来平安健康、幸福喜乐。

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Miss China Xiuyi Hu wins Miss Festival of Nations!

热烈祝贺我们2025-26年度华社中国小姐Miss China胡修谊，在第54届万国会（Festival of Nations）中，荣获冠军，加冕万国会小姐 Miss Festival of Nations！修谊从二十位来自不同国家与文化背景的优秀佳丽中脱颖而出，为中华文化赢得掌声！

华社为她感到自豪，期待她继续以智慧与优雅，向更多人展现中华之美，为弘扬中华文化与促进多元文化交流贡献力量!

15岁的胡修谊是 Saratoga Springs High School 的高二学生。她多才多艺，擅长踢踏舞、射箭、游泳、爵士与古典钢琴、小提琴，并是国家级跆拳道选手。除学业与才艺外，她还热爱刺绣、健身与社区服务。胡修谊对法律与政治学充满兴趣，希望将学术热情与领导力、国际视野相结合。

Congratulations to our 2025–26 Miss China, Xiuyi Hu, for being crowned Miss Festival of Nations at the 54th Festival of Nations! She shined among twenty talented contestants from different countries and cultures, bringing pride and recognition to Chinese culture.

We’re so proud of Xiuyi! May she continue to share the beauty of Chinese culture with wisdom and elegance, and champion a spirit of unity by fostering understanding and cultural exchange throughout the capital region.

Xiuyi Hu, age 15, is a sophomore at Saratoga Springs High School. A talented and well-rounded student, she is a skilled tap dancer, archer, swimmer, jazz and classical pianist, violinist, and a national taekwondo competitor. Beyond her artistic and athletic pursuits, Xiuyi enjoys embroidery, working out, and community service. With strong interests in law and political science, she hopes to combine her academic curiosity with leadership and global awareness. 

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