Photo caption: On Wednesday, August 3, Senator Anna M. Kaplan (D-North Hills) presented Wazma Wardak Hassan, Founder and CEO of Afghan Americans of New York (AANY), with a proclamation on behalf of the New York State Senate in recognition of her dedicated service to the community, and in recognition of the important work of AANY. The mission of AANY is to unite and empower Afghan Americans through community service, economic opportunity, and civic engagement.
Long Island groups collect donations to aid Afghan refugees settling in tristate area newsday.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from newsday.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The fall of Kabul has Afghans in New York mobilizing to help their families back home along with any compatriots who may soon find themselves in the city. Some of the first refugees arrived at Kennedy Airport this week.
Afghanistan crisis spurs heartache, frustration on Long Island newsday.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from newsday.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.