Empire State Development Announces “Women Entrepreneurs Rising” Certification Initiative To Strengthen Women-Owned Businesses During Women’s History Month

Empire State Development (ESD) today announced the launch of the “Women Entrepreneurs Rising” Certification Initiative to strengthen New York State’s Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) community during Women’s History Month, building on Governor Kathy Hochul’s commitment to expanding economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs. Running from March 3 through April 18, 2025, this initiative leverages … Read more

Heart & stroke risks vary among Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander adults

Asian American, Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander (AANHPI) populations experienced differences in both cardiovascular disease predicted risk and risk factors, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention | Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health Scientific Sessions 2025. The meeting will be held in New Orleans, March 6-9, 2025, and features … Read more

Meet The South Asian Women Reshaping Business And Culture In America

“South Asians have been an unstoppable leading force in the founder scene for centuries. We’re finally getting the recognition we deserve for our invaluable contributions as CEOs, innovators, visionaries & creatives,” shared Maneet Ahuja, Editor-at-Large at Forbes.

Employee burnout can cost employers millions each year

“Our model quantifies how much employee burnout is hitting the bottom line of companies and organizations,” says Bruce Y. Lee, CUNY SPH professor, PHICOR and Center for Advanced Technology and Communication in Health (CATCH) executive director, and senior author of study.

Nearly 1 in 5 NYC students are Asian American. Just 8% of teachers are.

There’s evidence that employing teachers of color can result in improved test scores and graduation rates among students of color, while also being associated with lower rates of chronic absenteeism and suspension, according to a 2019 report from the state’s Education Department.