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AAFE Statement: A bold response is necessary following fatal attacks on homeless men in Chinatown
We at Asian Americans for Equality join so many others across New York City in mourning for the four men who lost their lives in this past weekend’s brutal attacks in Chinatown. Our city faces a homelessness crisis that is growing worse every year. This senseless tragedy must serve as a wakeup call to implement a bold, comprehensive strategy to confront this problem.
AAFE opens new Queens headquarters; One Flushing Community Center offers immigrant, senior and small business services
Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) July 29 unveiled a new state-of-the-art headquarters in Queens, a dynamic community center at One Flushing offering expanded services for immigrant families, seniors and small business owners.
AAFE Statement: New York State Rent Law
AAFE urges Governor Cuomo, the New York State Assembly, and the New York State Senate to reform and strengthen rent regulations, in order to protect tenants from high rent burdens and displacement, and to prevent further loss of rent-stabilized housing at a time when homelessness remains a crisis.
New report emphasizes need for more small business resources for AAPI entrepreneurs
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng and other community leaders came to the offices of AAFE’s affiliate, Renaissance Economic Development Corporation (REDC), in Flushing, Queens April 26 for an important roundtable discussion on AAPI small businesses.
AAFE opens Jackson Heights office; Rep. Ocasio-Cortez joins ribbon cutting ceremony
AAFE) opened a new Community Services Center in Jackson Heights, Queens April 16, with U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joining other elected officials and community leaders in a ribbon cutting ceremony.
State attorney general joins Queens tenants to fight Zara Realty
Years of organizing and activism are finally starting to make a difference for tenants of Zara Realty’s buildings in Queens. On March 1, State Attorney General Letitia James and Gov. Cuomo announced a lawsuit against the notorious landlord for violating rent stabilization laws and harassing residents. AAFE, along with our nonprofit partners, has been helping tenants in Jamaica and surrounding neighborhoods stand up for their rights for the past five years.