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All month long, News 12 is celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, and today, we are introduced to a woman from Ocean County who is being recognized around the world for her work on behalf of human rights.

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Westchester County honors local leaders for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Tammy Nguyen showcases her Easton studio

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Chinese harp prodigy from Hartsdale to perform at this weekend's Asian-American Heritage Festival in Valhalla

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East Meadow dance group brings Polynesian culture to Long Island

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Lt. Gov Bysiewicz visits Milford boba tea store in effort to promote AAPI businesses

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Asian & Pacific American Heritage Month: Greenwich Japanese School to host student performance