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A group of New York state lawmakers has called for legislation to establish the Asian Lunar New Year as an official school holiday in New Year in recognition of what they called the largest Asian population in America.

State Assemblywoman Grace Meng (D-Flushing) and state Sens. Toby Stavisky (D-Whitestone) and Daniel Squadron (D-Manhattan) were among the elected officials and representatives of more than two dozen Asian-American organizations who gathered last Thursday on the steps of City Hall.

“As the only Asian American in the New York State Legislature, I believe that making Lunar New Year an official school holiday will help recognize the important role that Asian Americans have played in our city and state,” Meng said. “Our city and our country prides itself as a multicultural nation and our children want to be able to celebrate both Rosh Hashanah and Lunar New Year with their families and friends.”

Stavisky agreed.

“Asian Americans play an integral role in our community and