Immigration
Opinion
Opinion: The collusion between police and ICE denies immigrant New Yorkers their human rights and humanity
Here’s my personal story and why the New York For All Act should be signed into law
Immigration
Policy
Adams’ new idea: paying New Yorkers to host asylum-seekers at home
The mayor tossed out a new idea while rolling out a plan to shelter migrants in houses of worship.
Policy
Policy
Hochul and Adams on migrants: ‘We have one message, let them work’
The governor and mayor are calling for expedited work authorization for asylum-seekers which they say will also help industries across the state.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Newburgh is a city of immigrants. We should welcome asylum-seekers.
Every level of government must take action to support asylum-seekers and provide them with the resources they need.
Heard Around Town
Policy
‘Breaking point:’ NYC deputy mayor urges state and federal action on migrant influx
Anne Williams-Isom couldn’t emphasize enough that city leaders are running out of options.
Policy
Policy
New York City is desperate to find more space to house asylum seekers
Mayor Adams issued an executive order suspending the land use review process to create more shelters quickly, prompting criticism from the City Council.
Heard Around Town
Politics
NY’s Congressional delegation – but not Santos – coordinates on immigration
The governor, too, showed a flurry of action today with the expiration of Title 42
Immigration
Policy
Adams’ order suspending some right-to-shelter protections called premature, illegal
You might expect city leaders to present a united front to face this crisis, but that’s not the case.
Immigration
Policy
New York City shelters are backlogged because of a lack of long-term housing
The Adams administration is struggling to place new asylum-seekers because few people are exiting emergency centers.
Immigration
Politics
NYC plans to house some asylum-seekers in suburban counties
With the city running out of space to house migrants, the Adams administration will pay for housing and services at two hotels in Rockland and Orange counties.
Politics
Politics
Eric Adams: Biden has ‘failed New York City’ on asylum-seeker support
The New York City mayor assailed the president in his strongest terms yet, as he pleaded for support in getting migrants work authorizations.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Immigrant activists say asylum-seekers should mean more money for schools, not less
It was the latest rally against New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ proposed budget cuts.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: New York must pass the Access to Representation Act for immigrants facing deportation
The legislation would ensure migrants have a right to a lawyer when appearing before an immigration court.
Immigration
Policy
Manhattan’s population rebound leads nation, driven largely by immigration
The borough grew by more than 17,000 residents from 2021 to 2022, while the number of residents in Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx again declined.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Adams: funding for migrants is top priority in Albany
The New York City Mayor visited the Capitol monday to lobby for his budget asks
Policy
Policy
NYC’s plan to relocate some asylum-seekers to the Catskills may not happen
Partner organizations said Mayor Eric Adams’ announcement was premature, and details are still being worked out.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: NY can provide health care to undocumented immigrants and still save the state $500 million
Both can happen with passage of the Coverage for All bill.
Immigration
Policy
NYC hopes to relocate asylum-seekers to other places
Mayor Eric Adams released a blueprint for the city’s path forward, as the Biden administration weighs immigration policy changes.
Immigration
Policy
Biden immigration rule could mean fewer migrants to NYC
Mayor Eric Adams administration said it's still reviewing the policy.
Immigration
Policy
Migrants seeking asylum in New York City are struggling to find lawyers
The limited number of pro bono attorneys who can help are already at capacity.
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