AAF Statement on FY2027 New York City Budget
Funding allocated for AAPI Legal Services Falls Short of Growing Community Needs. New York, NY — On Tuesday, New York City adopted a $125.8 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2027, and announced Schedule C funding allocations. The Asian American Federation (AAF)
AAF Statement on Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship as a Constitutional Right
Virtually all children born in the United States are citizens at birth. New York, NY — This morning, the Supreme Court ruled on birthright citizenship, upholding a principle that has been a cornerstone of American constitutional law for over 150 years.
Asian American Federation Celebrates State Budget Win, Key State Investments for AAPI New Yorkers
$30M Secured for Essential Services for AAPI Communities Across New York, but Gaps Remain in Support for immigrant communities New York, NY — On May 26, the New York State Legislature and Governor Hochul approved the FY27 State Budget which includes
AAPI Equity Budget Coalition Secures $30M in New York State Budget Win
Funding will help expand programs and services for AAPI communities across the State. New York, NY – We are excited to announce that $30 million in New York State funding for AAPI communities has been secured in this year’s State Budget,
AAF Remembers Five Years Since Murders of Atlanta Spa Workers
On March 16, 2021, Xiaojie Tan, Daoyou Feng, Hyun Jung Grant, Suncha Kim, Soon Chung Park, Yong Ae Yue, Delaina Ashley Yaun González, and Paul Andre Michels were killed in a tragedy that marked a tipping point in anti-Asian hate. On
Nearly blind Burmese refugee abandoned by US Border Patrol found dead in Buffalo
Nurul Amin Shah Alam had been missing since February 19 after Department of Homeland Security agents dropped him off miles away from home New York, NY — The Asian American Federation is heartbroken and outraged to learn about the death of
Asian American Federation Applauds Legislation to Protect New Yorkers from ICE, Calls for Passage of New York for All
Legislation introduced today by Governor Hochul will eliminate agreements between ICE and local law enforcement to carry out federal civil immigration enforcement. New York, NY — In the past year, we have witnessed the murders of Renée Good and Alex Pretti,
AAF Welcomes Mayor Mamdani’s Executive Order to Reduce Fees and Penalties for Small Businesses
Executive Order 11 instructs City agencies to create an inventory and identify ways to cut fees and fines for NYC small businesses New York, NY — The Asian American Federation welcomes Executive Order 11 signed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani to inventory
AAF Statement on Julie Su’s appointment as NYC Deputy Mayor of Economic Justice
Asian American Federation congratulates Julie Su's appointment as NYC’s deputy mayor of economic justice New York, NY — The Asian American Federation congratulates Julie Su’s appointment as New York City’s first ever deputy mayor of economic justice. This newly created position
AAF Congratulates Zohran Mamdani on Election as Mayor of New York City
Mamdani is the first-ever Asian American, South Asian, and Muslim mayor, as well as the first immigrant mayor since 1977. New York, NY — The Asian American Federation congratulates Zohran Mamdani on his election as the first-ever Asian American, South Asian,