Asian Lunar New Year

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With Lunar New Year on the horizon later this month, preparations and celebrations are underway. WAMC’s Sajina Shrestha visited one local high school whose festivities are already in full swing.

Public school students across New York state have an additional day off from classes after Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation making Asian Lunar New Year a public school holiday. The new law is being cheered by the Asian community.