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,
Asian American Federation Thanks Mayor DeBlasio for Thanksgiving Gift to E-bike Delivery workers
New York, New York: Today, City Hall and the NYPD reversed and refunded all e-bike tickets adjudicated since February 2020. The NYPD has refunded almost 70 summonses dating back to early 2020. The enforcement on electric bikes used by food delivery workers
AAF Analysis Shows Asian New Yorkers Are Being Undercounted in the 2020 Census
Lower Participation puts Political Representation, Funding for Education, Health, and Essential Services at risk For Immediate Release May 21,
Asian American Federation’s Small Business Program Unveils New Mural on Union Street to Improve Shopping Experience
New York City: On Thursday, August 15, 2019, the Asian American Federation (AAF) presented Union Street: Where Home Is, the first-ever mural painting on Union Street in downtown Flushing. Created by visual artist Chemin Hsiao, the 30-foot long public artwork,
10 out of 11 New Council Members Represent Growing Asian Populations
New York City: As New York City welcomes 11 new and 40 returning members of our City Council for the new legislative year, the Asian American Federation is releasing a briefing paper that details the Asian population, ethnic breakdowns and
Report on Overcoming Challenges to Mental Health Services for Asian New Yorkers
New York City: This morning, the Asian American Federation released our newest report on Overcoming Challenges to Mental Health Services for Asian New Yorkers. This report is based on a year-long study that included focus groups, interviews, and convenings with
Asian Americans Rally in Support of DACA and TPS
New York City: Yesterday, the Asian American Federation held a rally at Trump Tower with our member agencies and leading immigrant advocacy groups to speak out in support of Asian American Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, who are
Asian American Federation Statement on President Trump’s DACA Decision
New York City: Earlier today, President Trump announced that he would be ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program over the next six months and leaving any hope for the Dreamers in the hands of Congress. Despite assurances in