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Immigrant advocates say they would prefer to continue to work with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, citing past accomplishments like the Excluded Workers Fund, and worry what a potential Lee…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

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Aug 2022

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Justice Politics

NYC Considers Summer Camps to House Homeless Migrants

Strained for shelter space, the Adams administration confirmed it was exploring the possibility of using camp facilities “should they become necessary,” to house asylum seekers arriving from the Southern border.…

ByDavid Brand 0Comments

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Aug 2022

Government Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations Justice Politics

After Media-Frenzied Welcome, Asylum Seekers Endure Hardships of Shelter

The city estimates that around 6,300 asylum seekers have arrived via buses from the border in recent months. In addition to finding a safe place to stay, they must navigate…

ByDaniel Parra 2Comments

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Aug 2022

Government Housing and Homelessness Politics Transportation

NYC Now Leasing 11 Hotels for Families as Homeless Population Rises

At a Council hearing short on details, officials from Mayor Eric Adams’ administration pinned the shelter population rise on newly arriving immigrants from the Southern Border.

ByDavid Brand 12Comments

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Jul 2022

Government Immigration Justice

ICE Transfers Detained Immigrants From NY Jail Without Notice

Immigration officials confirmed the moves to City Limits Tuesday, and lawyers say some 35 detainees have been sent from the Orange County Jail to as far away as Mississippi.

ByDaniel Parra 1Comment

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Jul 2022

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

NYC Struggles to Make Shelter Space for Rising Homeless Population

Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday doubled down on his claim that thousands of asylum-seekers have strained New York City’s homeless shelter system, causing his administration to break state law by…

ByDavid Brand

ByDaniel Parra 3Comments

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Jun 2022

Government Justice Opinion Politics

Opinion: NY Lawmakers Must Act to Improve Our Overwhelmed Immigration System

“The tragic attack in Buffalo should be a wake-up call: It’s up to all of us—but especially City and State lawmakers—to stand up against white supremacy in all its forms.…

ByCamille Mackler 0Comments

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May 2022

Government Health Immigration Justice

Councilmembers Cite Concerns Over COVID Safety in Visit to ICE Detainees in NY

One person at the facility told City Limits he has been detained by ICE for more than six months but has only been given two cloth masks during that time,…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

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May 2022

Economy Education Government Immigration Politics

After First 100 Days, Where Do Eric Adams’ Campaign Plans for Immigrant New Yorkers Stand?

Eric Adams introduced his plan for immigrant communities called WeRISE (Raise Immigrant Safety and Empowerment) while campaigning for office in June 2021. After three months in office, little progress has…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

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Mar 2022

Economy Education Government Justice Opinion Politics

Opinion: New York Lawmakers Must Support Future Generations of Immigrant Students and Workers

‘Immigrants are forced to live in a system with arbitrary restrictions that discourage us from advancing our education, obtaining a stable career, and providing for our families. All the while,…

ByValeria Lugo 5Comments

Fate of Immigrant New Yorkers at Play in Governor’s Race, Advocates Warn

NYC Considers Summer Camps to House Homeless Migrants

After Media-Frenzied Welcome, Asylum Seekers Endure Hardships of Shelter

NYC Now Leasing 11 Hotels for Families as Homeless Population Rises

ICE Transfers Detained Immigrants From NY Jail Without Notice

NYC Struggles to Make Shelter Space for Rising Homeless Population

Opinion: NY Lawmakers Must Act to Improve Our Overwhelmed Immigration System

Councilmembers Cite Concerns Over COVID Safety in Visit to ICE Detainees in NY

After First 100 Days, Where Do Eric Adams’ Campaign Plans for Immigrant New Yorkers Stand?

Opinion: New York Lawmakers Must Support Future Generations of Immigrant Students and Workers

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