Asian American Federation Statement on Language Access Legislation
New York City: On Wednesday, the New York City Council voted unanimously to approve a new Language Access Policy, Introduction 1181-A. The new law nearly doubles the number of languages in which all city agencies are required to provide services
Asian American Federation Statement on President Trump’s Executive Orders
New York City: On January 25th, President Trump signed an executive order that stripped federal funding from sanctuary cities. Two days later, on January 27th, he signed another executive order that effectively blocked immigration from a number of Muslim-majority countries
Asian American Federation’s Statement on Governor Cuomo’s Tuition-Free Proposal for Middle- and Low-Income Families
New York City: Yesterday, Governor Cuomo pledged to make SUNY and CUNY colleges, including two-year community colleges, accessible to New York’s working families earning $125,000 or less a year by covering all tuition costs for eligible students. The Governor’s
New Report on Asian Small Businesses in New York City
New York City: The Asian American Federation released our latest report, NYC’s Economic Engine: Contributions and Challenges of Asian Small Businesses, at a half-day conference yesterday. The keynote speaker was New York’s Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, who affirmed
Asian American Federation and Membership Statement on Election Results
New York City: On Wednesday, November 9th, the people of the United States, a country of immigrants, learned that Donald Trump was elected the 45th President of the United States. The Asian American Federation and our membership hope
New Report on Asian Elders in New York City
New York City: This morning, the Asian American Federation released our latest report, Asian American Seniors in New York City: An Updated Snapshot. In our report, we highlight the demographic changes and economic challenges facing New York City’s
Leading Immigrant Groups to Release 2017 Budget Report
New York City: With the New York City (NYC) budget process moving towards final negotiations, on Tuesday leading immigrant organizations will release a new report highlighting priority areas for immigrant communities at a policy briefing for press. The second
Asians are a Growing Presence in More than Half of City Council Districts
New York City: The Asian American Federation (AAF) has released profiles of all 51 City Council Districts on the Asian community, which are available on their website in the Census Information Center (https://www.aafederation.org/cic/briefs/NYCcouncil2016.pdf). Generally, the profiles show that
Asian American Federation Celebrates New York City’s First Lunar New Year Holiday in School History
New York City: Today, the Asian American Federation proudly joins Mayor de Blasio, Chancellor Carmen Fariña, and all of New York City’s leaders in celebrating the first Lunar New Year holiday in New York City’s public schools. For
Asian American Federation Convenes Meeting with Mayor to Discuss Social Services for the Asian American Community
New York City: The Asian American Federation convened a meeting today with Mayor de Blasio and key members of his administration to discuss the social service needs of the Asian American community. The Federation’s request grew directly out
