° Asian American Arts Alliance
A key resource for Asian and Asian American arts in New York City. Their newsletter is an invaluable guide to cultural events involving Asian and Asian American talent throughout New York City (75 Varick St., NY; 212 941-9208; 1, 9 train to Canal St.).

° Asian American Arts Centre
Creates and develops a wide range of cultural, artistic, and education programs for the Asian American community to preserve its cultural heritage. Also publishes Artspiral, a biannual periodical (26 Bowery, NY; 212 233-2154; B, D, Q train to Grand St., A, C, E, J, M, Z, N, R, 6 train to Canal St.).

° Asian Cinevision
The premier Asian American media arts organization in New York City, which presents the annual Asian American International Film Festival each summer (133 W.19th St., 3rd floor, NY; 212 989-1422; www.asiancinevision.org; 1,9 train to 18th St.)

° Asian/Pacific/American Studies Program and Institute at New York University
An undergraduate program that focuses on Asian Pacific Americans through an interdisciplinary study of literature, history, arts and gender studies. The Institute sponsors related concerts and events. (269 Mercer Street, NY; 212 988-3700; B, D, F, Q train to Broadway-Lafayette, 6 train to Bleecker St.)

° Asia Society
A pan-Asian cultural organization dedicated to fostering an understanding of Asia and communication between Americans and the peoples of Asia. The Society provides a forum for building awareness of the more than 30 countries broadly defined as the Asia-Pacific region, from Japan to Iran, and from Central Asia to New Zealand. (725 Park Ave., NY; 212 517-ASIA [2742]; 6 train to 68th St. Note: During renovations, the Asia Society is housed [until Fall 2001] at 502 Park Ave.; 4, 5, 6, N, R train to 59th St./Lexington Ave.).

° China Institute
Dedicated to the appreciation and enjoyment of traditional and contemporary Chinese civilization, culture, and heritage, the China Institute offers a number of different programs to the city of New York. Art exhibitions showcase Chinese paintings, calligraphy, textiles, and architecture; Mandarin language classes specifically for children, adults, and travelers are offered for all levels of proficiency; and lectures, book signings, films, and cultural performances are open to the public. Programs especially for corporations and educators are also available (125 E. 65th St., NY; 212 744-8181; 6 train to 68th St.).

° Chinese Information and Culture Center
As the cultural wing of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, the Chinese Information and Culture Center promotes appreciation and celebration of the culture and traditions of China and Taiwan. The Information Center has a library with 40,000 volumes in English and Chinese and an extensive audiovisual section. The Cultural Center consists of the Taipei Theater, Taipei Gallery, and the Chinese Culture Program, which offers classes in Mandarin, calligraphy, and tai chi (1230 Ave. of the Americas, 2nd Floor, NY; 212 373-1800; Culture: 1222 Ave. of the Americas, NY; 212 373-1850;; B, D, F, Q train to 47-50th sts./Rockefeller Center).

° Coalition for Asian Pacific Americans (CAPA)
Promotes cooperation and understanding among New York Asian American social arts and historical organizations, and seeks to provide a conducive environment for Asian Americans to use their history, culture, and art to foster self-esteem and respect for their heritage (12 West 18th St., NY; 212 989-3610; 4, 5, 6, L, N, R train to 14th St./Union Sq.).

° Columbia University's East Asian Languages and Cultures Program
In-depth studies at all levels in religion, history, literature, and the languages and culture of East Asia. Asian-related courses of study at Columbia also include the renowned Southern Asian Institute, and the Department of Middle Eastern and Asian Languages and Cultures (MEALAC)(West 116th St. and Broadway; 212 854-1754; 1,9 train to 116th St.)

° Japan Society
Promotes intellectual and cultural interchange to maintain a vibrant relationship between the U.S. and Japan. The society houses a gallery, the C. V. Starr Library, a research archive, and the Toyota Language Center (333 East 47th St.; 212 832-1155; 4, 5, 6, 7 train to 42nd St./Grand Central).

° Korea Society
Sponsors lectures, Korean language programs, a Korean Club, touring Korean art groups, and other programs to promote understanding of Koreans and Korean culture in the U.S. (950 Third Ave., 8th floor, NY; 212 759-7525; 4, 5, 6, N, R train to 59th St./Lexington Ave.).

° Museum of Chinese in the Americas
A nonprofit educational organization documenting the history of Chinese immigration to the U.S. Walking tours of Chinatown and an archive library can be accessed by appointment (70 Mulberry St., 2nd floor, NY; 212 619-4785; A, C, E, J, M, Z, N, R, 6 train to Canal St.).

° New School University (The New School for Social Research)
Chinese and Japanese language programs. English as a Second Language program. Culinary Institute courses in Japanese, Chinese, and Indian cooking, and shopping and walking tours of Chinatown and other Asian districts (66 West 12th St., NY; 212 229-5600; call for bulletin; 1, 2, 3, 9, F train to 14th St.).

° Queens Public Library
The branch in Flushing has an extensive collection that includes a large Asian section, and the Lefferts branch occasionally features Indian storytelling and dance, and is the site of the Namaste-Adaab collection (41-17 Main St., Flushing, Queens; 718 661-1200; 7 train to Main St./103-34 Lefferts Blvd., Richmond Hill, Queens; 718 843-5950; A train to Lefferts Blvd.).

° Tibet House
A cultural center with a gallery and a library to preserve and restore Tibet's cultural and spiritual heritage. Various events and exhibitions on-site (22 West 15th St., NY; 212 807-0565; N, R, L, 4, 5, 6 train to 14th St./Union Sq.).

Community & Human Services

° Asian American Legal Defense & Education Fund (AALDEF)
Since 1974, it has served the Asian American community on the East Coast by promoting voting rights and equal opportunity, and combating anti-Asian violence and police brutality. It also seeks to stamp out sweatshops and promote a fair immigration policy (99 Hudson St., 12th floor, NY; 212 966-5932; 1, 9 train to Franklin St.).

° Asian Professional Extension (APEX)
Similar to the Big Brother/Big Sister and other mentoring programs, this organization seeks to promote the personal development of Asian American youths by pairing them with an Asian American adult as a mentor and a tutor (120 Wall St., 3rd floor, NY; no phone; 2, 3, 4, 5 train to Wall St.).

° Asian Americans for Equality
Founded in 1974 to insure equal opportunity for Asian Americans. Offers courses on taxes, tenant rights, and buying a house, and counsels low-income housing residents (111 Division St., NY; 212 964-6023/2288; F train to East Broadway).

° Asian Pacific Islander Coalition on HIV/AIDS (APICHA)
To support Asian and Pacific Islander community members with HIV/AIDS, it offers health-related services, education, and research. It has two offices (275 Seventh Ave., Suite 1204, NY; 212 620-7287; 1, 9 train to 23rd St.; 74-09 37th Ave., Suite 400, Jackson Heights, Queens; 718 457-9662; E, F, G,R train to Roosevelt Ave.; 7 train to 74th St.-Broadway).

° Brooklyn Chinese-American Association
A multifaceted social service agency serving Sunset Park, Borough Park, and Bay Ridge (5002 Eighth Ave., Brooklyn; 718 438-9312; B, M train to 50th St.).

° Committee Against Anti-Asian Violence (CAAAV)
A political organization of the immigrant and working-class Asian American community, formed in response to anti-Asian violence and police brutality. Programs include immigrant rights advocacy, referrals, and organizing skills training (191 East 3rd Street; 212 473 6485; F train to Second Ave.).

° Gay Asian and Pacific Islands Men of NY (GAPIMNY)
A membership organization that is a forum for gay, bisexual, and transgendered people of Asian heritage. It also hosts a variety of workshops and social events (P.O. Box 1608 Old Chelsea Station, New York, NY 10013; 212 802-7423.

° Japanese American Social Services Inc.
Provides social services and assistance to the Japanese American community in New York City (275 Seventh Ave., 12th floor, NY; 212 255-1881; 1, 9 train to 23rd St.).

° National Korean American Service & Education Consortium
Advocates Korean American civil rights and offers free legal clinics, income tax help, naturalization services, and referrals to Medicaid and WIC (50-60 Parsons Blvd., Flushing, Queens; 718 445-3939; 7 train to Flushing/Main St.).

° Nav Nirmaan Foundation
Provides counseling and social services to the South Asian community to prevent child abuse, alcoholism, and domestic abuse (87-08 Justice Avenue, Room LA, Elmhurst, Queens; 718 478-4588; G, R train to Grand Ave.).

° Sakhi for South Asian Women
Founded in 1989, Sakhi, which means "female friend," is committed to ending domestic violence and helping women of South Asian origin by offering a variety of services. It also publishes Voices of Sakhi, first-person accounts by survivors of domestic violence (P.O. Box 20208, Greeley Square Station, New York, NY 10001; 212 868-6741; hotline: 800 621-4673).

° South Asian Lesbian and Gay Association of New York (SALGA-NY)
A social and political group for the South Asian gay and lesbian community (P.O. Box 1491, Old Chelsea Station, New York, NY 10113; 212 358-5132).

Media

° Asian American Journalists Association
A national organization that promotes Asian American presence in journalism; the chapter in New York is the group's largest, with 250 members.

° South Asian Journalists Association (SAJA)
A professional networking group for South Asian journalists that seeks to improve the standards of journalistic coverage of South Asia and South Asian America. Keeps a SAJA stylebook for covering South Asian news (c/o Sreenath Sreenivasan, Columbia Graduate School of Journalism, 2950 Broadway, NY; 212 854-5979).

° aMagazine
A bimonthly national Asian American lifestyle magazine published in New York City. Beginning in 2001, it will be published monthly. Its website is an excellent resource (697 Fifth Ave., 3rd floor, NY; 212 593-8089).

° Asahi Shimbun
Established in 1986 and popular among expat Japanese businessmen and their families. It also publishes a monthly supplement, Plaza Asahi, which is about the Japanese American community, and an English version of the paper, twice a month (845 Third Ave., NY; 212 317-3000).

° China Press (Qiao Bao)
A Chinese-language daily that prints news from China and abroad (15 East 40th St., NY; 212 683-8282).

° The Filipino Express
A weekly newspaper based in Jersey City. In English (2711 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, NJ; 201 434-1114).

° India Abroad
Published since 1970, this is the oldest Indian newspaper in North America and the largest outside of India. Published in English in six cities. In New York, it hits the newsstands on Fridays (43 West 24th Street, NY; 212 929-1727).

° India Tribune
Weekly paper in English with editions in New York, Atlanta, and Chicago (100 West 32nd St., 6th floor, NY; 212 564-7336).

° Little India
Published monthly, the magazine and its online version look at life for Indians living in the U.S. from many points of view (1800 Oak Lane, Reading, PA; 610 396-0366).

° Ming Pao Daily News
A daily newspaper in Chinese that covers national news and news from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Mainland China, and the Chinese American community (43-31 33rd St., 2F, Long Island City, Queens; 718 786-2888).

° News India Times
A national weekly published in New York City, in English. Comes out on Fridays (244 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NY; 212 481-3110)

° Pakistan Calling
A free English-language weekly for the Pakistani community that covers news from Pakistan, the subcontinent, and the tri-state area. (303 Fifth Ave., Suite 1310, NY; 212 779-0942).