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
New York City Council Districts Continue to See Increasing Asian Populations
New York, NY—In the run-up to the November 2017 elections for New York City Council, the Asian American Federation is releasing a briefing paper that details the Asian population, ethnic breakdowns and the major Asian languages spoken in each of
Asian American Federation Launches Union Street Small Business Assistance Program
New York City: Yesterday morning, the Asian American Federation announced the launch of our new program to support Asian-owned small businesses in Flushing. The Union Street Small Business Assistance Program, a two-year initiative funded by the New York City Economic
Asian American Federation Statement on President Trump’s Proposed Budget Cuts
New York City: Earlier this morning, part of President Trump’s budget was released that outlined deep cuts to anti-poverty programs that support the poorest New Yorkers. The President’s proposed budget cuts will impact entitlement programs that enable the poor to
Asian American Federation Statement on President Trump’s New Immigration Ban
New York City: On March 6th, President Trump signed an executive order that essentially revised his immigration ban from January 27th. The revised order continues to bar citizens of six Muslim-majority countries (Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen) from
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
