Asian American Federation
@aafederation.bsky.social
Empowering NYC’s Asian American Community Since 1989 http://aafederation.org
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!
@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!
November 7, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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!
@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!
These exit poll findings show the strength of Asian voters as a key electorate and that our communities want to see meaningful change in affordability, public safety, and democracy.
For more detailed info, check out www.aafederation.org/2025-nyc-asi...
For more detailed info, check out www.aafederation.org/2025-nyc-asi...
November 5, 2025 at 7:22 PM
These exit poll findings show the strength of Asian voters as a key electorate and that our communities want to see meaningful change in affordability, public safety, and democracy.
For more detailed info, check out www.aafederation.org/2025-nyc-asi...
For more detailed info, check out www.aafederation.org/2025-nyc-asi...
In a survey of 1,298 Asian voters on Election Day, we learned that:
✅ 20% of Trump voters last year voted for Mamdani in this election
💼 The economy was the top issue for 50.2% of voters
🧳 58.1% disapprove of President's Trump immigration policies
✅ 20% of Trump voters last year voted for Mamdani in this election
💼 The economy was the top issue for 50.2% of voters
🧳 58.1% disapprove of President's Trump immigration policies
November 5, 2025 at 7:22 PM
In a survey of 1,298 Asian voters on Election Day, we learned that:
✅ 20% of Trump voters last year voted for Mamdani in this election
💼 The economy was the top issue for 50.2% of voters
🧳 58.1% disapprove of President's Trump immigration policies
✅ 20% of Trump voters last year voted for Mamdani in this election
💼 The economy was the top issue for 50.2% of voters
🧳 58.1% disapprove of President's Trump immigration policies
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.
November 5, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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.
As an assemblymember, Mamdani was a co-founder of the NYS Asian Pacific American Task Force and a staunch advocate for marginalized communities. We look forward to working with him and the new city council in building a New York City where everyone can thrive.
November 5, 2025 at 2:09 PM
As an assemblymember, Mamdani was a co-founder of the NYS Asian Pacific American Task Force and a staunch advocate for marginalized communities. We look forward to working with him and the new city council in building a New York City where everyone can thrive.
Asian New Yorkers are the fastest growing electorate in NYC and make up 13% of eligible voters. From Bangladeshi New Yorkers in Jackson Heights to Chinese New Yorkers in Sunset Park, Mayor-elect Mamdani built a coalition as diverse as the City he will now lead.
November 5, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Asian New Yorkers are the fastest growing electorate in NYC and make up 13% of eligible voters. From Bangladeshi New Yorkers in Jackson Heights to Chinese New Yorkers in Sunset Park, Mayor-elect Mamdani built a coalition as diverse as the City he will now lead.
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.
November 5, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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.
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
Explore the data for Korean, Filipino, Chinese, Indian, Japanese & Vietnamese New Yorkers at bit.ly/AAFProfiles
November 4, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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
Explore the data for Korean, Filipino, Chinese, Indian, Japanese & Vietnamese New Yorkers at bit.ly/AAFProfiles
Please consider supporting organizations like @aafenyc.bsky.social and others listed in our post as they work to feed our neighbors and families.
Full statement and more distribution info: www.aafederation.org/federal-shut...
Full statement and more distribution info: www.aafederation.org/federal-shut...
November 4, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Please consider supporting organizations like @aafenyc.bsky.social and others listed in our post as they work to feed our neighbors and families.
Full statement and more distribution info: www.aafederation.org/federal-shut...
Full statement and more distribution info: www.aafederation.org/federal-shut...
With families cut off from food assistance, local community-based organizations and food pantries have stepped up to fill the gap. Many, particularly those providing culturally appropriate foods, are straining their limited resources to meet soaring demand.
November 4, 2025 at 4:58 PM
With families cut off from food assistance, local community-based organizations and food pantries have stepped up to fill the gap. Many, particularly those providing culturally appropriate foods, are straining their limited resources to meet soaring demand.
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.
November 4, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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.
At 42.3%, English-only speakers make up a significant portion of Indian NYers, nearly double the English-only rate for Asians overall.
Explore the data for Indian New Yorkers, plus five other major Asian ethnic groups at bit.ly/AAFProfiles!
Explore the data for Indian New Yorkers, plus five other major Asian ethnic groups at bit.ly/AAFProfiles!
October 28, 2025 at 2:48 PM
At 42.3%, English-only speakers make up a significant portion of Indian NYers, nearly double the English-only rate for Asians overall.
Explore the data for Indian New Yorkers, plus five other major Asian ethnic groups at bit.ly/AAFProfiles!
Explore the data for Indian New Yorkers, plus five other major Asian ethnic groups at bit.ly/AAFProfiles!
AAF recently attended Korean Community Services' 10th anniversary celebration of their mental health clinic! Congratulations and here's to many more years!
+ Bonus throwback to 10 years ago when our former ED Jo-Ann Yoo was present at the clinic's opening!
+ Bonus throwback to 10 years ago when our former ED Jo-Ann Yoo was present at the clinic's opening!
October 28, 2025 at 2:19 PM
AAF recently attended Korean Community Services' 10th anniversary celebration of their mental health clinic! Congratulations and here's to many more years!
+ Bonus throwback to 10 years ago when our former ED Jo-Ann Yoo was present at the clinic's opening!
+ Bonus throwback to 10 years ago when our former ED Jo-Ann Yoo was present at the clinic's opening!
What does make us safer and what we were heartened to see was ordinary New Yorkers standing in solidarity with our neighbors. We call on the Governor, Attorney General, Mayor, and City Council to act together to protect all New Yorkers and strengthen sanctuary city protections.
October 23, 2025 at 4:31 PM
What does make us safer and what we were heartened to see was ordinary New Yorkers standing in solidarity with our neighbors. We call on the Governor, Attorney General, Mayor, and City Council to act together to protect all New Yorkers and strengthen sanctuary city protections.
An incursion of more than 50 masked, heavily armed agents, using military style equipment into these streets to arrest street vendors and community members does nothing to make our communities safer.
October 23, 2025 at 4:31 PM
An incursion of more than 50 masked, heavily armed agents, using military style equipment into these streets to arrest street vendors and community members does nothing to make our communities safer.
AAF condemns Tuesday's raid of Canal Street vendors and arrest of community members by militarized immigration enforcement.
October 23, 2025 at 4:31 PM
AAF condemns Tuesday's raid of Canal Street vendors and arrest of community members by militarized immigration enforcement.
Millions are tuning into the mayoral debate tonight—but the debates aren't accessible in Asian languages, leaving many out of the loop.
But with AAF's Ballot Builder, you can still learn about the candidates (+ballot proposals!) in EIGHT different Asian languages.
Check it out at aaf.branch.vote!
But with AAF's Ballot Builder, you can still learn about the candidates (+ballot proposals!) in EIGHT different Asian languages.
Check it out at aaf.branch.vote!
October 22, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Millions are tuning into the mayoral debate tonight—but the debates aren't accessible in Asian languages, leaving many out of the loop.
But with AAF's Ballot Builder, you can still learn about the candidates (+ballot proposals!) in EIGHT different Asian languages.
Check it out at aaf.branch.vote!
But with AAF's Ballot Builder, you can still learn about the candidates (+ballot proposals!) in EIGHT different Asian languages.
Check it out at aaf.branch.vote!
🪔 Happy Diwali to all who celebrate! May your festival of lights be full of warmth, brightness, and love!
October 20, 2025 at 3:55 PM
🪔 Happy Diwali to all who celebrate! May your festival of lights be full of warmth, brightness, and love!
🪔 We joined @governor.ny.gov last night to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, which represents the triumph of light over dark, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Always lovely to celebrate our state's great cultural diversity and the contributions of South Asian New Yorkers!
October 16, 2025 at 3:49 PM
🪔 We joined @governor.ny.gov last night to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, which represents the triumph of light over dark, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Always lovely to celebrate our state's great cultural diversity and the contributions of South Asian New Yorkers!
No tricks, only treats in our October newsletter! In this issue: new data for 6 Asian ethnic groups, stories for #FAHM2025, a Diwali pop-up event with @padmalakshmi.bsky.social, and more!
Sign up for our quarterly newsletter of all things Asian American in New York! aafederation.org/stay-in-touch/
Sign up for our quarterly newsletter of all things Asian American in New York! aafederation.org/stay-in-touch/
October 15, 2025 at 2:28 PM
No tricks, only treats in our October newsletter! In this issue: new data for 6 Asian ethnic groups, stories for #FAHM2025, a Diwali pop-up event with @padmalakshmi.bsky.social, and more!
Sign up for our quarterly newsletter of all things Asian American in New York! aafederation.org/stay-in-touch/
Sign up for our quarterly newsletter of all things Asian American in New York! aafederation.org/stay-in-touch/
🌇 Who’s new to the neighborhood? 1 in 5 Japanese New Yorkers moved to the Big Apple within the past year, making them the most mobile Asian ethnic group.
Explore the data for Japanese, Filipino, Chinese, Korean, Indian, and Vietnamese New Yorkers at bit.ly/AAFProfiles
Explore the data for Japanese, Filipino, Chinese, Korean, Indian, and Vietnamese New Yorkers at bit.ly/AAFProfiles
October 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
🌇 Who’s new to the neighborhood? 1 in 5 Japanese New Yorkers moved to the Big Apple within the past year, making them the most mobile Asian ethnic group.
Explore the data for Japanese, Filipino, Chinese, Korean, Indian, and Vietnamese New Yorkers at bit.ly/AAFProfiles
Explore the data for Japanese, Filipino, Chinese, Korean, Indian, and Vietnamese New Yorkers at bit.ly/AAFProfiles
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
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
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
Meet the candidates and learn about the decisions shaping your neighborhood—all in 8 Asian languages!—on AAF Ballot Builder! aaf.branch.vote
🌕 Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! This festival is known by many names and traditions across Asia, but however you celebrate, we hope this holiday is full of family, food, and fun!
October 6, 2025 at 3:25 PM
🌕 Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! This festival is known by many names and traditions across Asia, but however you celebrate, we hope this holiday is full of family, food, and fun!
Next time you're in Queen's Murray Hill for delicious Korean food or a night of karaoke, make sure you stop by the neighborhood's newest mural by artist Ji Yong Kim! This vibrant work of art was commissioned by AAF and supported by Councilmember Sandra Ung and NYC Dept of Small Business Services.
October 2, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Next time you're in Queen's Murray Hill for delicious Korean food or a night of karaoke, make sure you stop by the neighborhood's newest mural by artist Ji Yong Kim! This vibrant work of art was commissioned by AAF and supported by Councilmember Sandra Ung and NYC Dept of Small Business Services.
🔜 Is Staten Island the move? Some Chinese New Yorkers think so! Between 2018 and 2023, the percentage of Chinese New Yorkers in Staten Island nearly doubled.
Explore the data Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Indian, and Vietnamese New Yorkers at bit.ly/AAFProfiles
Explore the data Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Indian, and Vietnamese New Yorkers at bit.ly/AAFProfiles
September 30, 2025 at 4:20 PM
🔜 Is Staten Island the move? Some Chinese New Yorkers think so! Between 2018 and 2023, the percentage of Chinese New Yorkers in Staten Island nearly doubled.
Explore the data Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Indian, and Vietnamese New Yorkers at bit.ly/AAFProfiles
Explore the data Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Indian, and Vietnamese New Yorkers at bit.ly/AAFProfiles