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The Consulate General of Lebanon in New York, under the leadership of Ambassador Abir T. Audi, PhD, has navigated through challenging times with resilience and dedication to serving the Lebanese community in the Northeast. Despite severe budget cuts, downsizing, and staffing shortages, the Consulate has prioritized processing citizens' formalities efficiently and has undertaken initiatives to support vulnerable groups and showcase the success stories of Lebanese expats. Ambassador Abir T. Audi's tenure has been marked by a commitment to fostering a strong Lebanese-American professional and social lobby, aimed at assisting those in need and empowering emerging talents across various fields. Despite facing obstacles, the Consulate has continued to provide essential services and support to the Lebanese diaspora in New York City and the Northeast region.Generated from the website

HSC works with its broad member base to identify areas of concern shared by New York's human services sector. Then we use our unparalleled access to city and state government to address member issues and proactively negotiate for budget, policy, and legislative reform.