The Gujarati Samaj of New York was established as non-profit organization in 1974 by about 100 first generation Gujaratis mostly all professionals and in twenties and thirties. They were determined to form a Samaj on a linguistic basis. Today it is one of the oldest and vibrant organization in the tristate area serving the Gujarati and other communities. Original By-Laws of the Samaj was approved in 1974 and later in August 1996 the by-Laws were amended in order to provide stability and thus further strengthen the Samaj as it enters to the next millennium.

Gujarati Samaj of New York (GSNY) is a cultural and educational non-profit organization based in Queens, New York. It is one of the largest cultural organizations in the USA, with thousands of members and supporters originating from Gujarat state (India) residing in the New York.