Established since 1971, TAA-CDNY is a not-for-profit, non-political community organization. Its mission is to promote Taiwanese language, arts, culture, and history to its members and various elements of the community at large. It serves members primarily from the capital region of New York State, including, but not limited to, Albany, Troy, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Colonie, Latham, Malta, Clifton Park, and Saratoga Springs.