PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Tenzin Putri, Tibetan New Yorker from Queens, on Intro 100
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Tenzin Putri, a Tibetan New Yorker from Queens, testified in support of Intro 100, which would designate Losar (Tibetan New Year) as a holiday for alternate side parking (ASP) regulations. She emphasized the importance of this bill for allowing Tibetan families to fully celebrate their cultural and religious event without parking restrictions.
- Putri highlighted that recognizing Losar promotes inclusivity and respect for Tibetan and Himalayan communities in New York.
- She urged the committee to vote in favor of Intro 100 to allow celebration of Tibetan heritage without barriers.
- Putri invited committee members to join in Losar celebrations to witness the community spirit firsthand.
Tenzin Putri
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Good afternoon, Chairwoman Brooks Powers, counsel member and member of the Transportation Committee.
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My name is Tenson Pucci, and I am a Tibetan New Yorker.
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Living in Queens.
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I'm here to support intro 100 proposed by council member, Julie Wan, which then designates LOSAAR the Tibetan New Year as a holiday for alternate site parking, ASP regulations.
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This bill is crucial for my community allowing us to celebrate this significant cultural and religious event without the stress of parking restrictions.
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By lifting AS peer regulations on those are families like mine can fully participate in this meaningful Buddhist festival, free from the worry of parking tickets.
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Just as other communities celebrates Christmas in Hanukkah and ETH, we deserve the same opportunity to honor our traditions.
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Recognizing LOSR promotes inclusivity and respect fostering a sense of belonging for many Tibetan and Himalayan region communities.
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I urge you to vote in favor of intro 100 so we can celebrate our heritage without barriers.
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Thank you for your time, and we hope you will join us in our looser celebration to witness the spirit of our community firsthand.
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Thank you.