Teen, woman targeted in Anti-Asian hate crime attacks, NYPD says
Two Asian Americans were targeted in hate crimes in the Big Apple over the weekend — a 15-year-old boy who was called “Ching Chong” in Queens and then beaten and … Read more
Month: May 2021
COVID-19 Safe in the City Grant
The Office to Prevent Gun Violence has allocated a number of small grants to address the immediate needs of communities during this time. This designation of grants will provide residents … Read more
10 amazing hidden streets in NYC to visit right now
From historic residential groves and tiny roads that have been left behind by the requirements for vehicle traffic to alleyways that were only used for horses and carriages back in … Read more
A Proclamation on Asian American and Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2021
This May, during Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we recognize the history and achievements of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) across our Nation. In … Read more
11 Moments From Asian American History That You Should Know
Often the Asian-American history taught in classrooms is limited to a few milestones like the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 and the incarceration of people of Japanese descent during World … Read more
When 20,000 Asian Americans Demanded Garment Workers’ Rights—And Won
The walkout succeeded in retaining critical benefits for garment workers who toiled long work days in often harsh conditions. The strike’ success also showed that Asian American women—even those with … Read more