Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
For the study, doctoral students Rachel L. Thompson, A. Michael Ierardi, and Samantha Fisher and Associate Professor Brian Pavilonis tracked six nail salons across Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan. Using real-time air quality monitors, they measured levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in nail salon air, chemicals linked to respiratory symptoms, headaches, and long-term health r
Authors Associate Professor Emma Tsui, Adjunct Associate Professor J. Robin Moon, Ferguson Fellow Riki H.S. Eijima, and colleagues urge public health professionals to harness these deeply personal narratives to address contemporary challenges like emergency preparedness, health equity, and the rebuilding of public trust.
These four artists are turning to centuries-old stories of migration to expand contemporary understandings of race, ethnicity and origin.
58% favor allowing voters to cast their ballots by mail, but support remains much lower among Republicans than Democrats
The New York State Fair is in full swing heading into its first weekend of 2025.
A groundbreaking Pulse Survey capturing the real-time impact of recent federal actions on community-based organizations (CBOs) serving Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities. Conducted between May and June 2025, the survey offers a sobering snapshot of how political shifts and funding cuts are straining frontline nonprofits across the country.