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Right now in NYC, thousands of Asian immigrant parents are quietly preparing emergency plans for their children—naming who can care for them, what medications they need, and what happens if mom or dad doesn’t come home from work.
Could this resource save families from chaos when the unthinkable happens? aafederation.org 1/4
December 22, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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AAF congratulates @juliesulabor.bsky.social on her appointment as NYC’s deputy mayor of economic justice in @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social’a incoming administration.

Julie Su brings a tremendous amount of experience to this position, and we look forward to working with her.
Press Statement December 19, 2025 Asian American Federation congratulates Julie Su’s appointment as NYC’s first ever deputy mayor of economic justice Former Acting US Secretary of Labor Julie Su selected for newly created position in incoming mayoral administration aafederation.org 1/3 Press Statement December 19, 2025 The Asian American Federation congratulates Julie Su’s appointment as New York City’s first ever deputy mayor of economic justice. This newly created position in Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s administration will oversee the enforcement of policies that protect New York’s workers and address everyday economic realities. As a former US Acting Secretary of Labor, Su has been a fearless advocate for workers’ rights for decades, centering the needs and realities of low-income, immigrant workers throughout her outstanding career. She brings tremendous experience and a proven track record of advancing justice for vulnerable and disenfranchised communities. aafederation.org 2/3 Press Statement December 19, 2025 Affordability and economic justice are some of the biggest issues for Asian New Yorkers. Nearly a third of Asian New Yorkers live in or near poverty, over half are rent burdened, and many work in vital but low-wage industries. Our communities are looking for real solutions to the City’s affordability crisis, and the Asian American Federation is thrilled that Julie Su will be spearheading the effort to make New York a city everyone can afford. We look forward to partnering with Ms. Su and Mayor-elect Mamdani’s administration to ensure New York’s Asian American communities can thrive. aafederation.org 3/3
December 20, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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Yesterday, we were joined by fellow members of the Asian American Mental Health Roundtable in testifying before @council.nyc.gov on how NYC can deliver more equitable mental healthcare for all New Yorkers. Thank you Mental Health Committee Chair Linda Lee for the opportunity to speak!
A photograph of staff from the Asian American Federation, Korean Community Services, and Arab American Family Service Center at New York City Council.
December 18, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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AAF's Nat Moghe testified w/members of the #RISENetwork in support of 4 critical bills to uphold NYC's sanctuary city protections & help immigrant New Yorkers #KnowYourRights. Thank you @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social @nycprogressives.bsky.social
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December 11, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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UPDATE: The 6-year-old boy separated from his father last week after an arrest by ICE is in the custody of the Office of Refugee Resettlement, according to a spokesperson for Congressmember Nydia Velazquez.

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ICE Arrested and Separated Chinese Father From 6-Year-Old Son, Advocates Say
The father and son were detained at an ICE check-in on Nov. 26, advocates say. The son’s location is currently unknown, while the father is being held at an upstate ICE facility.
www.thecity.nyc
December 4, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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Neighbors described a chaotic scene as cars and vans lined up along 34th Avenue before 6 a.m. Thursday morning. Dozens of agents then filed into the apartment building, as the helicopter circled overhead. www.thecity.nyc/2025/12/04/h...
Homeland Security Busts Into Jackson Heights Apartment Building in Pre-Dawn Raid
Dozens of agents wielding assault rifles took two middle-aged, Spanish-speaking people away in cuffs early Thursday morning as a helicopter hovered overhead.
www.thecity.nyc
December 4, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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ICE agents arrested a Chinese father and his 6-year-old son, separating the two and sending the father to Orange County Jail while the whereabouts of the son remain unknown as of Tuesday morning.
www.thecity.nyc/2025/12/02/i...
ICE Arrested and Separated Chinese Father From 6-Year-Old Son, Advocates Say
The father and son were detained at an ICE check-in on Nov. 26, advocates say. The son’s location is currently unknown, while the father is being held at an upstate ICE facility.
www.thecity.nyc
December 4, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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🫶🏼 This Giving Tuesday, donate to support MinKwon’s vital work providing community members with free-of-cost services and programming across New York and New Jersey.

Even small contributions—$10, $20, or $50—make a big impact when we all act together.

www.minkwon.org/donate
December 2, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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🦃🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from us at the AAF team! May your holiday be full of warmth, community, and good food!
November 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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We're pleased to announce that AAF CEO Catherine Chen has been named to Mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's transition team as a member of the Committee on Social Services. Congrats to our many partners as well who will be serving on various committees!
Catherine Chen NYC Mayor-elect Transition Team Borough: Brooklyn Social justice champion: 26 years Favorite train: Q
November 25, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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AALDEF and AAF's 2025 Asian American Exit poll revealed ongoing, targeted harassment faced by Asian communities across New York.

📊 1 in 4 people reported experiencing harassment or violence based on race, ethnicity, or religion in the past two years.
November 25, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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📊 1 in 3 people said they felt discriminated against sometimes, often, or always in the last year.

Listening to the lived realities of Asian communities isn’t optional — it’s essential for a multiracial democracy.
November 25, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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We also dropped by Homecrest Community Services’ 2025 Thanksgiving Celebration 🦃 It was a lovely banquet and amazing to see how our partners are showing up in different ways for our community members this holiday season!
A photograph of Asian American Chief Executive Officer Catherine Chen at Homecrest Community Services’ banquet. A photograph of nonprofit leaders and elected officials at Homecrest Community Services’s Thanksgiving Celebration.
November 21, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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Great to be in Brooklyn this morning volunteering and giving back to the community at COPO’s annual turkey distribution! In a time of great need and food insecurity, it’s events like these that really help our neighbors who need it the most.
A selfie of Asian American Federation staff. A photo of the food distribution line and volunteers. A photo of Asian American Federation Chief Executive Officer Catherine Chen speaking at COPO’s Thanksgiving food distribution.
November 21, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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AAF joined community groups this morning in support of @nilyrozic.bsky.social and @liunewyork.bsky.social's hospital language access bill and to urge @governor.ny.gov to sign it into law—because all New Yorkers deserve quality medical care no matter what language we speak!
A photo of nonprofit staff members and Assemblywoman Nily Rozic and State Senator John Liu standing in front of a hospital. Some people are holding signs in support of greater language access.
November 12, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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Some 42 million Americans rely on SNAP benefits, but payments have become shrouded in uncertainty amid the ongoing government shutdown.
The Trump administration orders states to reverse full SNAP benefits sent for November
Some 42 million Americans rely on SNAP benefits, but payments have become shrouded in uncertainty amid the ongoing government shutdown.
www.businessinsider.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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Another great Somos panel in the books! This year we were joined by @thenyic.bsky.social, @amitsinghbagga.bsky.social
@jeffwice.bsky.social,
@stevenraga.bsky.social, and the New York Community Trust to discuss the 2030 Census and why reliable data is critical for all New Yorkers!
A photograph of the “2030 Census, Research, and Our Communities” panelists. From left to right: Eve Stotland from New York Community Trust, Catherine Chen from Asian American Federation, Murad Awawdeh from New York immigration coalition, Amit Singh Bagga, and New York Law School Professor Jeff Wice A photograph of the panel in progress.
November 7, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Our exit poll data with @aaldef.bsky.social shows strong support for Zohran Mamdani among South Asian voters with 87.3% of Indian, Bangladeshi, and Pakistani voters we spoke to on Tuesday backing the new mayor.

Thanks @documentedny.bsky.social for sharing!

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Exit Poll: 49% of NYC Asian American Voters Backed Mamdani in Historic Mayoral Victory - Documented
A new exit poll from the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund and the Asian American Federation reveals that 87% of South Asian voters chose Mamdani, with 40% saying they "strongly disappro...
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November 6, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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BREAKING: 49% of Asian New Yorkers voted for Zohran Mamdani, according to analysis from AAF and @aaldef.bsky.social on the 2025 NYC Asian American Exit Poll.
Exclusive Data Half of Asian New Yorkers voted for Zohran Mamdani in the 2025 general election 20% of Trump voters also voted for Mamdani, based on analysis of Asian American Exil Poll for the 2025 NYC general election.
November 5, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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AAF congratulates @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social on his election as the next mayor of New York City as well as the first-ever Asian American, South Asian, and Muslim mayor.
Press Statement November 5, 2025 AAF Congratulates Zohran Mamdani on Election as Mayor of New York City Mamdani is the first-ever Asian American, South Asian, and Muslim mayor, as well as the first immigrant mayor since 1977. aafederation.org 1/4
November 5, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Zohran Mamdani’s historic campaign shows us what is possible when voters who are too often left out of the political process are reached out to in their languages and cultures, and around specific issues they care deeply about.
nytimes.com The New York Times @nytimes.com · Nov 5
Breaking News: Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old state lawmaker from Queens, will be the 111th mayor of New York. He will be the first Muslim to ever lead the city, as well as its first South Asian mayor and the youngest mayor in more than a century.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Affordability is a major issue for most New Yorkers, including the 55.4% of Korean renters who are rent burdened and especially the 32.1% who spend more than half their income on rent.

Explore the data for Korean, Filipino, Chinese, Indian, Japanese & Vietnamese New Yorkers at bit.ly/AAFProfiles
The Rent is Too Darn High More than half of Korean New Yorkers are rent burdended Percentage of Korean households that are rent burdened, NYC, 2023 A bar chart that shows rent burdended and severely rent burdened rates for New York City overall, Asian New Yorkers overall, and Korean Americans. In New York City, 21.3% of renters are rent burdened and 31.5% of renters are severely rent burdened, for a total of 52.7%. Among Asian New Yorkers, 20.5% are rent burdened and 33.1% are severely rent burdened, for a total of 53.5%. Among Korean New Yorkers 23.3% are rent burdened and 32.1% are severely rent burdened, for a total of 55.4%. Note: A household is considered rent burdened if between 30%-50% of household income is spent on gross rent and severely rent burdned if over 50% of household income is spent on gross rent Source: 2023 ACS 5-Year Public Use Microdata aafederation.org
November 4, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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The federal shutdown has left 315,000 Asian Americans statewide, including 253,000 in New York City alone, without SNAP benefits. 91% of working-age Asian SNAP recipients are employed—our communities are working hard, but it's just gotten even harder to make ends meet.
Press Release November 4, 2025 Federal Shutdown Leaves 253,000 Asian Americans in New York City Without SNAP Benefits Local community groups struggle to fill the gaps. aafederation.org 1/5 Press Release November 4, 2025 Now entering its 34th day, the shutdown has left 315,000 Asian Americans statewide—including children, seniors, and people with disabilities—without access to critical Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. In New York City alone, 253,000 Asian Americans have lost this vital lifeline. “This is the first time in modern history that SNAP funding will lapse, leaving millions without critical aid,” said Catherine Chen, Executive Director, Asian American Federation. “Ninety-one percent of working-age Asian New Yorkers who receive SNAP are employed—our communities are working hard, yet still struggling to make ends meet.” aafederation.org 2/5
November 4, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Today's the day! Locked in your vote for mayor but still unsure about the other offices and ballot proposals?

Learn about all your choices in your language at Ballot Builder: aaf.branch.vote!
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All eyes are on the NYC mayoral race on Nov 4. But do you know who else is on your ballot? How about the six ballot proposals?

Meet the candidates and learn about the decisions shaping your neighborhood—all in 8 Asian languages!—on AAF Ballot Builder! aaf.branch.vote
November 4, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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All eyes are on the NYC mayoral race on Nov 4. But do you know who else is on your ballot? How about the six ballot proposals?

Meet the candidates and learn about the decisions shaping your neighborhood—all in 8 Asian languages!—on AAF Ballot Builder! aaf.branch.vote
October 10, 2025 at 9:19 PM