NEW YORK — March 19, 2021 — LiveOn NY stands in solidarity with the Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) community, in light of the recent murders in Atlanta. We mourn and honor the lives tragically taken this week. For too long, Asian American and Pacific Islanders have been the target of violence, harassment, and discrimination in our nation including New York.

Throughout the pandemic, we have seen a rise in egregious acts of violence against the AAPI community. These acts of hate can not be tolerated. We must speak up, take action and stand together in unity as we root out the hate that is deeply entrenched in our nation.

We urge the City and State to show its commitment to the AAPI community by investing in community-based organizations in New York that help move the community forward. At LiveOn NY, our mission has long been to make New York a better place to age for everyone. We stand firm in our support with the Asian American and Pacific Islanders community and our commitment to building a safer, more equitable and inclusive New York for all ages.

About LiveOn NY

LiveOn NY’s members include more than 100 community-based nonprofits that provide core services which allow all New Yorkers to thrive in our communities as we age, including senior centers, home‐delivered meals, affordable senior housing, elder abuse prevention, caregiver supports, NORCs and case management. With our members, we work to make New York a better place to age. For more information, please visit our website, https://www.liveon-ny.org/