New Jersey

NEW JERSEY — In anticipation of International Migrants Day on December 18, Migrante New Jersey conducted a workshop focused on migrants workers’ rights, including what they need to know if they’re approached by Immigration and Customs...

BAYONNE, NJ — Filipino American Ryan Ang may only be a kid himself, at 16. But for these young hoopsters, ranging from first graders to high schoolers, he has become their favorite basketball instructor. Ang, who...

BERGENFIELD, NJ — An eleventh-hour attack on his character by the opponent did not stop this Filipino-American from becoming the next mayor of Bergenfield on the November 5th election. Democratic council president Arvin Amatorio unseated the...

BERGENFIELD, NJ — As polls opened from 6 AM to 8 PM on November 5th in Bergenfield, voters were tasked to choose their next mayor. Bergenfield is home to more than 5,000 Filipinos — 20 percent of...

BERGENFIELD, NJ — It was a busy campaign weekend for hundreds of local candidates across the country, including here in Bergenfield, New Jersey. Local election day is today — Tuesday, November 5th. “With God willing we’re...

JERSEY CITY, NJ — Just before you cross the Holland Tunnel from New Jersey into New York City, this stretch of residential street in downtown Jersey City is an important part of Filipino American History in...

JERSEY CITY, NJ — To celebrate Filipino American History Month, Filipinos in Jersey City honored Philippine national artist Ryan Cayabyab with a concert that celebrated his music through the years....Read More

BERGENFIELD, NJ — On these quiet streets of Bergenfield, on most days recently, you’d see Fil-Am Councilman Buddy Deauna handing out leaflets and talking to residents about why he’s running for re-election this November 5th. Together...

JERSEY CITY, NJ — It was the smell emanating from inside this home in Jersey City, not to mention the fleas and mosquitoes, neighbors told authorities that prompted them to call. But for weeks, some members...

JERSEY CITY, NJ — The Trump administration just made it clear that it does not support the house-passed Equality Bill – which would provide federal protections for LGBTQ+ members against discrimination at work, school and in...