AAF in WNYC-Brian Lehrer
AAF was featured in WNYC-Brian Lehrer on Anti-Asian Coronavirus Backlash in NY.
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,
WSJ: Advocates Push for Better Mental-Health Care for Asian New Yorkers
They laud ThriveNYC program for raising awareness, but say it lacks programs meeting unique cultural needs of city’s Asians. The case last month of an allegedly mentally-ill Asian woman charged with stabbing several people has highlighted what advocates say is a
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
