Steve Harrison | Democrat for Congress

Four candidates running for the job showed up at the 8th annual Pakistani celebration at Snug Harbor Sunday.

"This island is getting more diverse," said Dr. Mohammed Khalid, president of the Pakistani Civic Association. "There are more people moving in and more Pakistani Americans. Eight years ago there was less. Now they are in the thousands."

Realizing that every vote counts, candidates are reaching out to all ethnicities - not just to those that more prominent on Staten Island. One of the GOP Candidates is Dr. Jamshad Wyne.

"I am Pakistani American and to support my culture and my heritage, I am here," said Wyne.

He said he was not only celebrating his background, but also getting the word out about his campaign as well. He will face off in a primary against Robert Straniere, who was recently endorsed by Island GOP leaders.

"I am celebrating Pakistani independence with many of my friends who I have worked with over the years here on Staten Island from the Pakistani community," said Straniere. "What a wonderful place to celebrate, virtually in the shadows of the Statue of Liberty."

Democrat City Councilman Michael McMahon has the support of the district's party establishment.

He has represented the diverse North Shore of Staten Island for the past seven years and says he has the experience to serve a wide range of cultures.

"I have tried to bring together all folks and to focus on that diversity, which I think is a great strength of Staten Island," said McMahon.

Democratic Candidate Steve Harrison says he stands for what these set of voters believe.

"We are out here right now talking to everybody about what we feel has to be done in order to make sure this nation is on the right path," said Harrison.

Pakistani community members say they welcome the recognition of the importance of their votes.

"It is a good campaigning strategy for all of them because there are lots and lots of people here who will vote when elections come around," said South Beach resident Zahra Hamdani.

Despite the varying political views of the congressional candidates at the Pakistani celebration, they all say the event is a great way to recognize diversity here on Staten Island.

- Bree Driscoll









	Congressional Hopefuls Campaign At Pakistani Celebration NY1 News What started out as a celebration of Pakistani independence quickly turned into a platform for the candidates vying for the 13th congressional seat. Four candidates running for the job showed up at the 8th annual Pakistani celebration at Snug Harbor Sunday. "This island is getting more diverse," said Dr. Mohammed Khalid, president of the Pakistani Civic Association. "There are more people moving in and more Pakistani Americans. Eight years ago there was less. Now they are in the thousands." Realizing that every vote counts, candidates are reaching out to all ethnicities - not just to those that more prominent on Staten Island. One of the GOP Candidates is Dr. Jamshad Wyne. "I am Pakistani American and to support my culture and my heritage, I am here," said Wyne. He said he was not only celebrating his background, but also getting the word out about his campaign as well. He will face off in a primary against Robert Straniere, who was recently endorsed by Island GOP leaders. "I am celebrating Pakistani independence with many of my friends who I have worked with over the years here on Staten Island from the Pakistani community," said Straniere. "What a wonderful place to celebrate, virtually in the shadows of the Statue of Liberty." Democrat City Councilman Michael McMahon has the support of the district's party establishment. He has represented the diverse North Shore of Staten Island for the past seven years and says he has the experience to serve a wide range of cultures. "I have tried to bring together all folks and to focus on that diversity, which I think is a great strength of Staten Island," said McMahon. Democratic Candidate Steve Harrison says he stands for what these set of voters believe. "We are out here right now talking to everybody about what we feel has to be done in order to make sure this nation is on the right path," said Harrison. Pakistani community members say they welcome the recognition of the importance of their votes. "It is a good campaigning strategy for all of them because there are lots and lots of people here who will vote when elections come around," said South Beach resident Zahra Hamdani. Despite the varying political views of the congressional candidates at the Pakistani celebration, they all say the event is a great way to recognize diversity here on Staten Island. - Bree Driscoll Home \| About \| News \| Issues \| Endorsements \| Contact \| Deeper Than a Soundbite Contribute \| Volunteer \| Campaign Blog \| Host an Event \| Attend an Event Paid for by Friends of Stephen Harrison. Powered by Campaign Engine.
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Congressional Hopefuls Campaign At Pakistani Celebration