“A revolution without dancing is not a revolution worth having” ~ Emma Goldman. Saturday, February 4th 10:30pm – 2am PMT Studios 69 West 14th Street, 3rd Floor Please complete the form below to register! If you have any questions, please email justice@caaav.org. How it works: It’s $15 at the door to come dance with us![.....]
read more...Reimagining Rezoning: Report Release
On Thursday December 1, 2011, CAAAV released our new report, “Reimagining Rezoning: A Chinatown for Residents is a Chinatown for All.”
read more...Celebrate CAAAV’s 25th Anniversary!
SAVE THE DATE! CAAAV: 25th Anniversary Celebration Friday, May 20, 2011, 6:30pm 25 years of Creating Vision, Taking Action, and Making Movements LOCATION 32BJ SEIU Building 101 Avenue of the Americas, Grand Hall (between Canal & Grand Sts) Subway: 1/A/C/E trains to Canal St TICKETS $75 per person, purchase through our website here QUESTIONS +[.....]
read more...Chinatown Landlord Retaliates Against Tenants
Click here for NY1 Coverage (NY1, 9/7/10) On September 7th, residents from 197 Madison Street protested landlord retaliation after they had spoken out about living with hazardous conditions.
read more...Announcing CAAAV’s New Director!
It is with much pride and enthusiasm that we announce the recent hire of CAAAV’s new Executive Director, Helena Wong. Following an extensive national search, Helena emerged as the most qualified candidate to lead CAAAV into its 25th year of mobilizing Asian immigrant communities. With over 15 years of involvement with CAAAV, Helena brings to[.....]
read more...Know Your Rights Mural with Tats Cru
As a member of Peoples’ Justice for Community Control and Police Accountability (PJ), CAAAV collaborated with Tats Cru to paint a “Know Your Rights” mural on our Bronx office.
read more...March Against AZ’s SB1070 July 29th
We Are All Arizona! National Day of Action against SB 1070 Law March Across the Brooklyn Bridge Thursday, July 29th On July 29th, as SB 1070 is set to be implemented in Arizona, RTTC-NY join thousands nation-wide & in NYC to raise our voices. We march to stand in solidarity with the people of Arizona[.....]
read more...81 Bowery Street Victory
At the end 2008, over 50 residents were forced to vacate their homes at 81 Bowery Street because the landlord failed to correct fire hazardous conditions and the City deemed the building unsafe to live in. Tenants were given less than two hours notice and were not told when they could return. In a 6-month[.....]
read more...Victory for Southeast Asian Community’s Rights
The Southeast Asian community in the Northwest Bronx has faced increasing police harassment in public spaces. During this past summer months, over 20 Southeast Asian residents were arrested or given meritless summons on allegations that they were loitering or gambling in the Devoe Park, a local park that is enjoyed by many Southeast Asian residents[.....]
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