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Lunar New Year becomes an official public school holiday in New York
It’s official — over the weekend, New York State Gov. Hochul signed legislation into law that declares Lunar New Year a public school holiday.
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At least 10 people were killed at a mass shooting during a Lunar New Year celebration in Monterey Park, California
While much of the world is celebrating Lunar New Year, many are in mourning as 10 people were shot and killed at a Lunar New Year celebration in Monterey Park, California.
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Congresswoman Grace Meng introduces legislation to make Lunar New Year a federal holiday
Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-Queens) has just announced that she has introduced new legislation that could make Lunar New Year a federal holiday.
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Phillip Lim collaborates with Brooklyn Nets for Lunar New Year / Chinese New Year collection
Brooklyn Nets and Phillip Lim collaborate on Lunar New Year / Chinese New Year merchandise.
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Very Asian set of Instagram gif stickers
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