This May, in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage month PoliticsNY and amNY are proud to publish our 2025 AAPI Power Players list, highlighting the elected officials, business leaders, entrepreneurs, community leaders and social and cultural advocates shaping the future of New York City. Throughout this publication you will find honorees’ reflections on the individuals that have inspired them throughout their lives, recommendations of AAPI owned businesses and appreciation for organizations focused on supporting the AAPI community, and moments highlighting great accomplishments. We are honored to shine a light on these inspiring leaders across the AAPI community.