Michael M. Adler, a hotel businessman from South Florida, was appointed as the U.S. Ambassador to Belgium by President Biden in 2021. Adler and his wife had contributed over $300,000 to Democratic political committees in the decade prior to his nomination. He also played a role as the n ...
3. Stephen Van Rensselaer Role : A wealthy New York landowner and politician. Contribution : Van Rensselaer was one of the original commissioners of the Erie Canal and was deeply involved in its planning. His wealth and influence were key in the early stages of promoting and securing the pro ...
https://considerthesourceny.org/using-primary-sources/legacies/chinese-legacies/buffalo-chinese-legacy/buffalo-chinese-history In 1940s, 'Chinese of Buffalo' gather at 507 Michigan