2025 NYC Asian American Exit Poll: Asian American voters favored Mamdani, cited economy as most important issue
New York, NY — Today, the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) and the Asian American Federation (AAF) released the results of the nonpartisan, multilingual Asian American Exit Poll for the 2025 New York City election, reporting that nearly half
Federal Shutdown Leaves 253,000 Asian Americans in New York City Without SNAP Benefits
Local community groups struggle to fill the gaps New York, NY — The Asian American Federation (AAF) is sounding the alarm on the devastating impact of the ongoing federal government shutdown on Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities across New
Asian American Federation Appoints Catherine Chen as Executive Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 16, 2024CONTACT: Josh Rosenfeld | jrosenfeld@teamavoq.com | 908-770-7204 Chen to Succeed Longtime Leader Jo-Ann Yoo Beginning May 1st NEW YORK, NY – The Asian American Federation (AAF) proudly announces the appointment of Catherine Chen as its new Executive Director,
Asian American Federation’s Executive Director Jo-Ann Yoo to Step Down by Year End
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 17, 2024CONTACT: Akash Gejjagaraguppe | akash@teamavoq.com | 603.930.0591 NEW YORK, NY – The Asian American Federation (AAF) today announced that its executive director and veteran community leader, Jo-Ann Yoo, will step down by the end of 2024. The AAF Board of Directors
Asian American Federation Celebrates 35th Anniversary Impact Awards
AAF’s Impact Awards Recognized the Growing Power of the Asian American Community by Celebrating Asian American Leaders Funds Raised from Gala Will Help Support AAF’s Continued Mission to Empower Over 1.5 million Asian New Yorkers NEW YORK, NY – Nearly 450 supporters gathered
Report: 65% Of Asian New Yorkers Experience Feelings Of Isolation Or Anxiety With Over A Third Of This Group Reporting Heightened Feelings Since Anti-Asian Hate Crisis Following Pandemic
First-of-its-kind Mental Health Report Details Mental Health Challenges and Barriers of Access to Mental Health Care in Asian American Communities and Offers Holistic Solutions and Recommendations for Government, Providers, and Organizations NEW YORK, NY – The Asian American Federation (AAF) unveiled
Asian American Federation Announces New Board Chair, Vice Chair, and Members
Kim Lee and Marie Han Silloway will serve as Board Chair and Board Vice-Chair, respectively. Priya Pereira-Sawian and John Hwang have been appointed as new board members. New York, NY – The Asian American Federation (AAF) announced the appointment of Kim Lee,
Asian American Federation Announces Impact Awards to Honor Asian American Leaders Nationwide
The 2023 Impact Awards will be presented at the Asian American Federation’s January gala New York, NY – The Asian American Federation has announced the honorees for its 2023 Impact Awards. The honorees will be celebrated at the Asian American Federation’s first
New York City and State Elected Officials Alongside The Asian American Federation And Hate Crime Victims Call For Immediate Resources to Combat Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
July 2021 NYPD Report Found an Unprecedented 363% Increase in Hate Crimes Targeting Asian New Yorkers City and State Elected Officials and Community Leaders Urging for Immediate Funding and Resources to Keep New York’s Asian Community Safe New York, NY – Today, New York
As the Asian Population Continues to Grow Faster Than All Others in New York City, Advocates Urge Elected Leaders to Do More to Meet the Community’s Needs
AAF issues new briefing paper on New York’s Asian Population New York City: As New York City gears up for the 2021 City Council elections starting with the primary elections in June, with 35 out of 51 council seats up for grabs,