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While the state has celebrated the growth of its newest legal economy, many feel left out—no one more so than non-citizen immigrants. This story comes to us from Feet in 2 Worlds,…

ByIggy Monda, Feet in 2 Worlds 0Comments

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May 2025

Government Health Housing and Homelessness Immigration Justice Opinion

Opinion: Protecting New York’s Most Vulnerable From Federal Attacks

“The Trump administration’s scare tactics have been so ruthless that they have successfully inhibited those in need from seeking social service providers, leaving them further isolated and at-risk.”

ByAmy Leipziger

ByMadeline Garcia Bigelow

ByAbigail Anzalone 1Comment

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May 2025

Economy Labor Land Use and Development Opinion Transportation

Opinion: A Balanced Approach to Street Vending

“In a time when immigrants and workers are targeted by executive orders at both the city and federal levels, it is crucial that the New York City Council do everything…

ByPierina Ana Sanchez 2Comments

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May 2025

Featured Government Immigration Justice Labor

In Trump’s First 100 Days, Immigrant Arrests Stir Fear Across New York—But Also Forge Community Bonds

While specific figures for New York under the new federal administration are not yet available, media reports and press releases from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) suggest there have…

ByDaniel Parra 6Comments

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Apr 2025

Economy Featured Housing and Homelessness Immigration Politics

What Immigrant Community Advocates Want in This Year’s New York State Budget

Advocates defending the state’s immigrant communities called for several initiatives to be included in the final deal, from expanded tax credits to legal services funding, citing ongoing attacks by the…

ByDaniel Parra 3Comments

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Apr 2025

Featured Immigration Labor

City’s Delivery Workers Still Fighting for Reforms, Despite New Minimum Wage

Advocates and deliveristas say a lot of work remains to be done for their sector, including addressing tipping, lockouts, and transparent scheduling and wage structures.

ByDaniel Parra 1Comment

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Apr 2025

Featured Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development Resources

What Happened This Week in NYC Housing?

Each Friday, City Limits rounds up the latest news on housing, land use and homelessness. Catch up on what you might have missed here.

ByJeanmarie Evelly 1Comment

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Feb 2025

Government Health Immigration Politics Transportation

Federal Challenge of NY’s Green Light Law is About Fear, Not Safety, Advocates Argue

“Having a license has changed us,” said Luis Jiménez, president of the farmworker-led, grassroots organization Alianza Agrícola. “For me personally, it allowed me to take my children to school, and…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

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Jan 2025

Government Health Immigration

Advocates, Health Providers Look to Ease Immigrants’ Fears of Accessing Care Under Trump

While these concerns have resurfaced under the second Trump administration, the message from advocates, lawyers, and health centers is clear and unequivocal: health is always a priority and treatment should…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

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Jan 2025

Government Immigration Justice Opinion

Opinion: The City Council Must Protect NYC’s Sanctuary Laws

“With as much urgency as possible, the City Council must pass Intro. 214 to ensure that city agencies face consequences for conspiring with ICE. Anything less will result in historic…

ByKarla Ostolaza

ByRosa Cohen-Cruz 1Comment

In the Weeds: Immigrants & NY’s Legalized Cannabis Industry

Opinion: Protecting New York’s Most Vulnerable From Federal Attacks

Opinion: A Balanced Approach to Street Vending

In Trump’s First 100 Days, Immigrant Arrests Stir Fear Across New York—But Also Forge Community Bonds

What Immigrant Community Advocates Want in This Year’s New York State Budget

City’s Delivery Workers Still Fighting for Reforms, Despite New Minimum Wage

What Happened This Week in NYC Housing?

Federal Challenge of NY’s Green Light Law is About Fear, Not Safety, Advocates Argue

Advocates, Health Providers Look to Ease Immigrants’ Fears of Accessing Care Under Trump

Opinion: The City Council Must Protect NYC’s Sanctuary Laws

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