Alexa Avilés Archives - Page 2 of 2

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Apr 2024

‘Tenemos que hacerlo mejor’: barreras idiomáticas añaden más obstáculos a inmigrantes africanos en refugios

En los dos últimos años, más de 189.200 inmigrantes han llegado a la ciudad de Nueva York y unos 64.400 están actualmente al amparo de la ciudad; de ellos, aproximadamente…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

17

Apr 2024

Economy Housing and Homelessness Immigration Labor

‘We Need to Do Better’: Language Barriers Create Steeper Hurdles for African Migrants in Shelter

During the last two years, over 189,200 migrants have come to New York City and about 64,400 are currently under the city’s care; of those, roughly 17 percent are from…

ByDaniel Parra 4Comments

07

Mar 2024

Comunidades de habla hispana Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Immigration

Gasto en pasajes para salir de la ciudad asciende a $7.6 millones

Hasta finales de enero, la ciudad había comprado 20.500 billetes de avión o autobús para reubicar a los inmigrantes fuera de la ciudad, por un total de $7.6 millones de…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

06

Mar 2024

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Immigration

City Spending on Out-of-Town Tickets for Migrants Reaches $7.6 Million

As of the end of January, the city had purchased 20,500 plane or bus tickets to relocate immigrants in its shelter system to destinations outside the five boroughs, totaling $7.6…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

06

Feb 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness NYCHA

Changing of the Chair: Avilés, Banks On Public Housing Committee Shuffle

During her tenure, Aviles, who became Chair of the City Council’s Committee on Public Housing in January 2022, began questioning NYCHA’s high vacancy and low turnover rates. Banks says he…

ByTatyana Turner 0Comments

06

Feb 2024

Comunidades de habla hispana Education Housing and Homelessness Immigration Labor

1.600 familias con niños han visto expirar sus estancias en refugios; otras 7.200 esperan el vencimiento de sus plazos

Los primeros desalojos de familias inmigrantes con niños bajo la política de estadía de 60 días de la alcaldía comenzó el 9 de enero. Desde entonces, unas 1.600 familias se…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

30

Oct 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Immigration Labor Opinion

Opinion: Legislating For Our Newest Immigrant Neighbors

“These bills are a common sense way to help new arrivals become self-sufficient and less dependent on costly city services. I hope that my colleagues of all political stripes can…

ByShahana Hanif 0Comments

23

Jun 2023

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness NYCHA Politics

Tenants, Advocates Call for City Budget Funds to Alleviate NYCHA’s Growing Rent Debt

“You think about a $106 billion budget—we’re asking for $400 million with an M,” Councilmember Carmen De La Rosa said at Thursday’s rally. “NYCHA tenants deserve more and we’re going…

ByTatyana Turner 0Comments

25

Jul 2022

Government Politics

SEE IT: Your Proposed New NYC Council District

The 15-member NYC Districting Commission released a set of preliminary maps this month for the public to review, updating Council districts to reflect population changes based off the 2020 Census…