It's the first time New York students will have the day off for the Lunar New Year since a new state law was signed in 2023. In 2024, the holiday fell on a Saturday.

NEW YORK — Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation to declare Asian Lunar New Year a public school holiday across New York state. According to a press release, the legislation would ensure schools ...

Asian American communities around the U.S. and around the world are ringing in the Year of the Snake Wednesday, including in New York City. The Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year ...

The celebrations continued as the music collective 88rising hosted a gala in Los Angeles and the New York Philharmonic marked the Year of the Dragon in Manhattan.

Lunar New Year is now an official school holiday in New York state. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation to declare Asian Lunar New Year a public school holiday across New York state.

What is the Lunar New Year and who celebrates it? What do you say, eat or do? Experts explain traditions and give tips on welcoming the new year.

Take a look back at the festive celebrations for Chinese New Year in New York City’s Chinatown over the years.

Lunar New Year is now an official school holiday in New York state. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation to declare Asian Lunar New Year a public school holiday across New York state.