Huntington, NY – On Monday, the New York State Assembly Asian Pacific American (APA) Task Force Chair Assemblymember Grace Lee and Assemblymember Steve Stern announced $10,000 in state funding for Pakistani Americans of Town of Huntington (PATH).

This award is a part of a historic $30 million investment in Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) New Yorkers in the FY 2025-26 State Budget, secured for the third consecutive year by the APA Task Force.

“For too long the AAPI community has been underfunded and overlooked in the state budget. This year, as Chair of the APA Task Force, I’m proud to have helped secure $30 million in funding for Asian American organizations in this year’s state budget, including this grant for PATH,” said Assemblymember Grace Lee, Chairwoman of the APA Task Force. “With this funding, PATH will be able to continue their critical work providing resources and services to local Pakistani American community members in Huntington.”

"As the state representative of my community, and as a member of the New York State Asian-Pacific American Task Force, I am proud to join in presenting this legislative grant to Pakistani Americans of the Town of Huntington (PATH), to support the critically important work they do to foster acceptance, understanding and unity among the diverse communities that make the Town of Huntington such a special place," said Assemblymember Steve Stern. "PATH supports cultural events, education, and service. This funding will enable the organization to have an even broader outreach and more meaningful impact for our entire community."

Pakistani Americans of the Town of Huntington (PATH) is an organization committed to uplifting and supporting the local Pakistani American community. They arrange local soup kitchens and other resources for community members fallen on hard times.

“This critically important grant will allow PATH to expand its footprint and provide even more culturally responsive and inclusive programs in the Huntington community,” said Muhammad Ashraf, President of PATH. “I thank Chairwoman Lee, Assemblymember Stern, and the entire New York State Assembly Asian Pacific American Task Force for this vital funding, which will support essential services for our local AAPI residents.”