Immigration

Left out of federal aid, undocumented immigrants have not gotten any aid from New York state.

Immigration

Undocumented immigrants in New York get little financial help

Facing massive budget shortfalls, the state hasn’t stepped in to give cash to people left out of federal relief.

By KAY DERVISHI

Policy

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President Trump during the coronavirus update briefing on April 27th.

Immigration

Will immigration policy be Trump’s leverage over New York?

Trump repeatedly turns to immigration policies as bargaining chips with New York.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH, ZACH WILLIAMS

Policy

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Governor Cuomo announcing his intent to sue the government after decision to ban New Yorkers from Trusted Traveler Program.

New York State

Cuomo will give the DHS access to state DMV records, after all

On a case-by-case basis, anyway.

By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO

News & Politics

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City Council member Ydanis Rodriguez, sponsor of the bill that will allow non-citizens to vote in NYC's municipal elections.

Opinion

You want democracy? Give noncitizen New Yorkers the right to vote

If we want New Yorkers to have true representation, we must extend the right to vote to all who live here, including non-citizens.

By NATASHA ISHAK

Opinion

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Travelers going through airport security.

New York State

Confusion across NY as DHS blocks residents from Trusted Traveler programs

Here’s what you need to know about the Department of Homeland Security’s suspension of these programs.

By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO

News & Politics

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New York City Councilman Carlos Menchaca.

New York City Councilmembers call for hiring of noncitizens for 2020 census

In the last two censuses the federal government provided a waiver, but Donald Trump wasn’t in the White House then.

By MADELINE LYSKAWA

Policy

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A farm worker carries a bucket filled with green chiles.

Commentary

The answer to organized labor’s woes? Immigrants.

Unlikely allies join forces – and dust off a playbook from the past.

By BOB HENNELLY

Opinion

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New York’s stronger safety net will magnify Trump’s new public charge rule

Immigrants in New York are more likely to qualify for federal programs such as Medicaid.

By ERICA SCALISE

Policy

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A protest at Trump International Hotel condemning the separation of migrant children from their families on June 14.

New York bucks the national trend on immigration

As the federal government takes a hard-line stance, the Empire State opens its doors.

By JON LENTZ

Policy

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An overlook of Cornell University Campus from the Uris Library in Ithaca, New York.

New York State

Where are New York’s sanctuary cities?

The (supposedly) safest places in New York for undocumented immigrants.

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER

News & Politics

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