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VOLUME 31, NO. 10 THURSDAY MARCH 5, 2026 25 CENTS

Governor Hochul Marches In Annual
Rep. Gregory W. Meeks And
New York Democratic Members Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade
Urge FAA to Modernize New York
Air Traffic Control
The New York Democratic Congressional Delegation sent
a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) urging
them to immediately start a study ordered by Congress to
address and modernize the country’s aging air traffic control
(ATC) systems. The FAA must work with airports and airlines
to assess how modernization and technology can improve
operations in congested airspace especially as major tourist
events are scheduled for New York and nearby areas.
“Flight delays across the country caused by outdated air
traffic control systems strain airports, disrupt the economy,
and impact millions of passengers who expect to arrive at
their destination safely and on time,” Rep. Meeks said. “As
we prepare to welcome the world for America250, the 2026
FIFA World Cup, and the 2028 Summer Olympic Games, it is
imperative that our systems are ready to safely and efficiently
Photo by Walter Karling
manage the surge in traffic so visitors can experience the best
of our nation without disruption.”
More than 142 million passengers, from daily commuters
to international visitors, traveled through the New York City
region’s airports in 2024. The upcoming mega-decade of
events is expected to drive record levels of travel to the United
States making the need for the FAA to modernize air traffic
control systems even more urgent.
The Members wrote in the letter:
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Governor Kathy Hochul celebrates Lunar New Year in Chinatown, telling residents “Xin nian
kuai le” and reaffirming that New York stands with immigrant communities. See story on page 2.
State Senate Passes Bill To Combat
Undiagnosed Diabetes In NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Attends The
AAPI Communities
2026 Flushing Lunar New Year

NYS Comptroller Thomas
DiNapoli attends the 2026 Flush-
ing Lunar New Year Parade, where
the streets of Flushing Queens
came alive with music and color
to welcome the New Year. The
longtime statewide official walked
along Main Street greeting fami-
lies, community leaders, and local
merchants as lion dancers, drum-
mers, and cultural organizations
filled the route. DiNapoli joined
elected officials and neighborhood
Senator Liu discusses his legislation in the Affordable groups in celebrating the Year
Health Care legislative package with Majority Leader of the Dragon, emphasizing the
Andrea Stewart-Cousins and legislators in Albany.
strength and resilience of Queens’
The New York State Senate Ron Kim aims to expand insur- Asian American communities. The
passed legislation to address the ance coverage for diabetes and parade drew thousands of specta-
alarming rise in Asian Americans prediabetes screenings, in ac- tors bundled against the cold,
living with undiagnosed diabetes, cordance with nationally recog- cheering as floats, school groups,
as part of a new Affordable Health nized, evidence-based medical and performers showcased the bor-
Care package. guidelines. This is an important ough’s diversity and festive spirit.
S634B/A1206, by state Senator
John Liu and Assembly Member (Continued on page 2)

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