Phenix Kim

1 month ago | asianamericans.einnews.com | Phenix Kim

As of May, Asian Americans make up 7.7% of the U.S. population – roughly 25.8 million people, making them the fastest growing racial group in the country, according to figures from the . Having nearly doubled from 2000 to 2023, the Asian American Pacific Islander population continues to contribute significantly to the economic, political and cultural makeup of urban and suburban regions nationwide.

1 month ago | cityandstateny.com | Phenix Kim

As of May, Asian Americans make up 7.7% of the U.S. population – roughly 25.8 million people, making them the fastest growing racial group in the country, according to figures from the . Having nearly doubled from 2000 to 2023, the Asian American Pacific Islander population continues to contribute significantly to the economic, political and cultural makeup of urban and suburban regions nationwide.

1 month ago | cityandstateny.com | Phenix Kim

Last month, the Adams administration released over $5 billion in advance payments to nonprofits for fiscal year 2026 – the largest upfront payment of its kind, intended to clear scores of the city’s overdue payments. As nonprofits nationwide have continued to weather uncertainty since the early days of the Trump administration, many have come under attack as they continue to be critically underfunded in providing essential needs.

1 month ago | cityandstateny.com | Phenix Kim

In times of political polarization, perhaps it’s best to draw wisdom from more seasoned players. At City and State’s 50 over 50 alumni event, celebrating 50 quadragenarian leaders of the last ten years – state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, WNYC radio host Brian Lehrer and New York City Planning Chair Marisa Lago reflected on their decades of dedication to public service and the divided state of the nation.

2 months ago | cityandstateny.com | Phenix Kim

As the Trump administration has pushed to end diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives nationwide, nonprofits are digging-in and continuing on with their programs. With creative spaces under threat, MOVE|NYC| has remained a haven for budding performance artists across New York City, by honoring tenets of accessibility and inclusivity.