Immigration

Immigration

Uncertainty over presidential election worries climate-impacted immigrants

Both candidates are polar opposites on policy that impacts new arrivals seeking refuge from climate change.

News & Politics

Pro-immigration coalition launches six-figure ad buy in upstate cities

The new ad from the Ellis Island Initiative emphasizes the economic benefits of immigration.

Immigration

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Following the asylum-seeker odyssey: a timeline

Tracking the arrival of migrants bused to New York City from the southern border, from April 2022 to now.

News & Politics

Conservatives take aim at state ERA in new opposition campaign

Republicans have come up with new attacks on the ballot proposition that would enshrine abortion rights and other protections against discrimination.

Heard Around Town

Haitian lawmakers in NY criticize Molinaro for spreading racist conspiracy theory

Assembly Member Michaelle Solages called Rep. Marc Molinaro “a simple-minded fool” after he shared a debunked conspiracy theory about Haitian immigrants eating pets.

Policy

How is the city handling the mental health of newly arrived migrants?

Through a constant process of referrals, partnerships, and strong interagency relationships, the city is hoping to address the mental health of the migrant population.

Immigration

Legal work authorization still eludes most migrants to New York

Those eligible for Temporary Protected Status are able to work legally with relative ease compared to migrants who don’t qualify.

Immigration

Hochul attends Biden’s rightward border security announcement

A bipartisan group of elected officials traveled to D.C. for the president’s announcement of executive action on immigration.

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News & Politics

NY GOP thanks Texas governor for making immigration a local issue

At the state party’s annual gala last week, New York Republicans demonized asylum-seekers while celebrating the man who has shipped them to New York City.

Immigration

Opinion: Shelter limits are not the answer to the migrant crisis

We need to find sustainable solutions to the crisis, instead of forcing people out of shelters.

Immigration

Where are asylum-seekers living in New York City?

The city’s sprawling emergency shelter system for asylum-seekers includes higher concentrations in parts of Manhattan and Queens.

Policy

City Hall and Legal Aid Society settle right to shelter case

The temporary settlement will allow the city to limit adults’ shelter stays to 30 days.

Opinion

Opinion: New York state has a responsibility to pay the costs of housing migrants

There’s no reason why New York City alone should bear the burden of paying to house asylum-seekers.