“When communities understand that a single arrest, even one resolved in court, can trigger a handoff to ICE, trust collapses. Survivors of domestic violence hesitate to seek support. Parents avoid…
“During last year’s legislative session, the New York for All Act gained significant traction from the Legislature but ultimately did not pass,” the author writes. “What we need is the…
A bevy of youth organizations are pressing lawmakers to pass the “Livable Futures” package—five bills focused on immigration, climate change, housing and transgender rights, crafted in part to push back…
“This has only weakened our local communities and economy by disrupting our neighborhoods and their small business partners. All for politics. We don’t need any more of this disruption,” Council…
The Trump administration’s mass deportations plan is fueling fear and an increased demand for mental health services among New York immigrants, who already face barriers to getting care, officials and…
“As the Trump administration continues to attack working families and immigrant communities, Mayor Adams’ veto is yet another example of him supporting Trump’s agenda over New Yorkers,” Council Spokeswoman Julia…
New York is among 20 states suing the Trump administration over the request, which advocates say will have a “chilling effect” on SNAP participation among eligible people in need. The…
The spending plan includes a funding boost for immigration legal services, which one advocate called “an important victory.” Another initiative to launch a new department to regulate e-bikes has sparked…
“Ten years later, Harlem is still waiting for justice and for a recognition of the truth that community safety doesn’t come from raids, prisons, or gang lists.”
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…