John Liu celebrates comptroller victory

FLUSHING (WABC) -- Supporters in Flushing greeted John Liu enthusiastically the day after his big win in the New York City comptroller's race.

The largely Asian-American crowd was a reminder of Liu's historic accomplishment.

He is the first Asian-American elected to city-wide office.

"My election says that anybody can do it here," John Liu said.

"It means so much to us, especially younger generations," said Terence Parker of the Flushing Political Coalition.

"Like I told my son, if he can do it, you can do it," added Michael Wang of the Nan Shan Senior Center.

Many see Liu's election as a growing sign of the strength of the immigrant vote

While only about 12 percent of New Yorkers are Asian-American, the Queens' communities that Liu has represented in the city council for the last 8 years are the most ethnically diverse in the city and, in fact, the country.

"I'm proud to be an immigrant. New York City has always been a city of immigrants from all around the world and i think my election proves that once again.," Liu said.

As comptroller, Liu promises to be a "pit bull" when it comes to the fiscal concerns of all New Yorkers.

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