Asian voter turnout surged in 2021 mayor’s race: report
Authors say the new stats dispel the myth that Asian New Yorkers are unlikely voters — and prompt politicians to spend more effort courting the emerging group.
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There have been 11,500 reports of anti-Asian bias since 2020, report says
Despite an increase in anti-Asian bias incidents, a minority of those surveyed said that more law enforcement is an effective solution, Stop AAPI Hate found.
Apply to Entrepreneurial Journalism Creators Program (Newmark Graduate School of Journalism)
The Entrepreneurial Journalism Creators Program, a 100-day online certificate program offered by the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, is accepting applications for journalists and media creators around the world to join the fifth cohort from October 2022 to February 2023.
Congresswoman Meng honors Fresh Meadows resident as first female Eagle Scout from Queens
Kalya Chow is preparing for her sophomore year at City College of New York. Chow was a founding member of the Boy Scouts of America’s (BSA) Female Troop 253.
City College journalism students receive honorary award yet again
Journalism students from The City College of New York won the prestigious Region 1 Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Mark of Excellence Award for the second year in a row. Anthony Ruiz, Flora Lennihan, Samantha Alvarez, Kainoa Presbitero, and MeiJun (Megan) Lei, are the 2022 recipients of the SPJ Mark of Excellence Award for their outstanding storytelling.
Job Op – Various Positions (Asian American Federation)
Mental Health Coordinator Program Assistant Membership Engagement Coordinator Civic Engagement Coordinator