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NEW YORK — The National Federation of Filipino American Associations New York (NaFFAA NY) has secured $1 million in federal Community Project Funding to advance the development of a long‑awaited Filipino American Community Center in New York City — a milestone leaders describe as historic for one of the fastest‑growing Asian American communities in the state.
The funding, included in the federal appropriations bill championed by U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and signed into law on February 3, 2026, builds on earlier federal support for the project. Once completed, the center will serve as a permanent, multicultural hub for leadership development, civic engagement, cultural programming, and community services…