NEW YORK – This November marks the first time a Ukrainian American, Tamara Lashchyk, will be on the ballot for New York State Assembly in the crucial Manhattan District 66. Ms. Lashchyk was born in the Big Apple and currently resides in Soho. A veteran of over 26 years on Wall Street, she is passionate about her birthplace and people. Over several interviews, exclusively for The Ukrainian Weekly, Ms. Lashchyk detailed her vision and remedies for New York, stressing the importance of this election – especially for the Ukrainian American community.
Always riding her rented Citi Bike, Ms. Lashchyk is a familiar sight throughout her district, which extends south from 14th Street to include the East and West Villages, Tribeca and Soho. Daily, she hears the residents’ primary concerns: jump-starting small businesses and restaurants, crime and safety. During COVID, she continues visiting hospitals to support doctors and staff, thanking them for their bravery.