REGISTER TO ATTEND
Nov. 13, 2025: Public Meeting & Listening Session in Long Island, NY
The NYS Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Commission is coming to Long Island!
Please join us on November 13th, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:35 PM in-person at the Kerala Center, located at 1824 Fairfax Street, Elmont, NY, 11003.
We invite you to come by and share your ideas, make comments, or simply to say hello and meet with a Commission member if you're in the area. If you would like to attend in-person, please click the button below and fill out our registration form.
Overview
The New York Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Commission is tasked with enhancing the community's economic and social well-being and addressing the health and educational needs critical to AAPI communities throughout the state. Its mandate includes making policy recommendations, coordinating programs, implementing public education campaigns, and raising awareness among AAPI individuals about state and local resources. Governor Hochul signed Chapter 43 of the Laws of 2024 on February 7, 2024, establishing the Commission within state law at Section 94-d of the Executive Law. The Commission achieved it quorum and full membership on September 19, 2024.
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