NY lawmakers push to have Lunar New Year
declared a public holiday
Posted By: NorthernDog, 1/20/2023 9:31:00 AM
NEW YORK — As the day approaches, a number of New York lawmakers have pushed the state to recognize Lunar New Year as a public holiday. Assemblymember William Colton introduced a bill on the subject in the 2021-2022 legislative session. He and Assemblymember Grace Lee, who was elected in November of 2022, have pushed for the calendar change. Colton plans to reintroduce his bill in the next legislative session. He’s said declaring Lunar New Year as a public holiday will promote increased awareness of both Asian history and tradition. “This bill is personal to me as an Asian American and
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There's already been 2 holidays this month and now they want another. How long before Ground Hog's Day and Obama Day are paid days off too?