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New York City, today is Election Day! You have the right to bring an interpreter with you to the polls. The NYC Civic Engagement Commission will be providing interpretation services in select languages and sites. Find more information at on.nyc.gov/vla

Make your voice count?
Join AAIRE's Building Civic Power in the Digital Age workshop and learn how to spot misinformation, navigate social media, prepare for Census 2030, explore a ballot builder app, and connect with local leaders and advocates.
🗓 June 28, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM
📍 Manhattan View Hotel, Long Island City

To learn more about AAIRE's healing circles, call (516)512-0710!

AAIRE is partnering with the Asian American Federation (AAF) to offer a Digital Literacy for Civic Empowerment Workshop.

Making informed voting decisions starts with understanding today’s information landscape. This interactive workshop will help participants evaluate candidates and political messaging, identify misinformation, recognize bias, and navigate AI-generated content. Attendees will gain practical tools to make informed voting decisions that align with their values and priorities.

Workshop details:
Date: June 28th, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: LIC Manhattan View Hotel (39-05 29th St, Long Island City, NY 11101)
RSVP: https://forms.gle/sm4XtSeYzzE54EV88

NYC, you have the right to in your language! You may bring an interpreter to the voting booth. The New York City Civic Engagement Commission will have interpreters in select languages and poll sites on June 19, 20, and 21, and on Election Day, June 23. Visit http://on.nyc.gov/vla to learn more!

This Sunday, AAIRE was excited and grateful to partner with the New York City Civic Engagement Commission to host an Urdu-Language Voter Education Workshop for 38 attendees at Shirazi Karahi House. AAIRE shared information and resources about how you can vote and participate in our political system, regardless of whether English is your first language or whether you are fluent in English. Visit on.nyc.gov/vla to learn more!

*Please Note New Location* AAIRE is excited to partner with the New York City Civic Engagement Commission to offer an Urdu-language Voting Rights and Language Access workshop. When you vote, you make a difference! You have the right to bring an interpreter with you to the voting booth in the June Primary Election. Learn more at our workshop with our certified Urdu interpreter Hina Imran.
Workshop details:
Date: June 14th
Time: 10:30AM
New Location: Shirazi Karahi (184-02 Horace Harding Expy, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365)

RSVP here:

https://forms.gle/VprDptUc8GRmhNQf9

AAIRE once again extends our congratulations to our Communications Coordinator, Athul Santhosh, on his historic election to the Herricks Board of Education as Trustee!

Please see Newsday's coverage and interview with Athul here:

https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/herricks-school-board-election-freshman-jqj9swso

AAIRE was honored to represent the organization at Manhasset High School’s Oral History Speaker Session in celebration of Asian Heritage Month. AAIRE shared its work and engaged Social Studies Honor Society students in meaningful conversations about identity, heritage, and community.