Albany, NY - Febrauary 19th, 2015 - “Today, families and friends across the state gather to celebrate Lunar New Year, one of the most important and time-honored traditions in the Asian and Pacific Islander community.
“During Lunar New Year, members of New York’s vibrant Asian and Pacific Islander communities take the opportunity to pay respect to their elders and ancestors, reunite and give thanks through festivals, parades and joyful gatherings of all sizes that preserve and enrich this cherished heritage.
“I extend my best wishes to all New Yorkers who celebrate for a peaceful, healthy and happy Lunar New Year.”
