At least a quarter of a million young children—including 6,900 from Harlem to the Hudson—would be harmed developmentally, psychologically, and economically by the cancellation of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Immigration
MOIA And ONA Announce Investment In Legal Services For Immigrants Facing Imminent Deportation
Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) Commissioner Bitta Mostofi today announced the City of New York and New York State’s joint $1 million investment in continued efforts to support immigrant New Yorkers in accessing justice through innovative solutions. Continue Reading →
Harlem’s Espailat Hails Passage Of Legislation Requiring Body Cams For Border Patrol
Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat applauded House passage of the Homeland Security Improvement Act, Continue Reading →
Comptroller Stringer Pens Open Letter To Workers: You Have Labor Rights Regardless Of Immigration Status
Dear New Yorker:
As many of you may know, my office enforces state and local prevailing wage laws. Continue Reading →
Harlem’s Marcus Samuelsson And Others At New American (Arts) Festival In NYC
Today, ticket sales go live for New American Economy (NAE)’s inaugural New American Festival, a groundbreaking event celebrating immigrant contributions to American art, food, film, comedy, fashion, and more on September 14-15, 2019. Continue Reading →
Call To Escalate The Fight And Reassure NYkers After Recent Attacks On The Immigrant Community
Today the Co-Chair of the Black, Latino and Asian, Caucus, uptown Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez … Continue Reading →
Mayor de Blasio Puts For Hire Vehicle Cruising Cap And Extends License Cap Into Effect
Mayor Bill de Blasio yesterday took steps to quickly put into effect a historic set of Taxi and Limousine Commission regulations that will combat congestion from Harlem to Houston by requiring high-volume for-hire vehicle app companies to more efficiently manage their fleets. Continue Reading →
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