Replacing fear with facts: Our future depends on a complete Census count
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“We have one chance to make over a decade of difference – let’s make it count!”
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Ahead of Census, Queens nonprofits hit the streets to fight fear and confusion
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Community and advocacy will attempt to bridge the digital divide and combat language barriers to reach historically undercounted groups.
Read MoreCity awards $19 million in census prep funds to community groups
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A complete 2020 census count is a joint initiative by the Mayor’s Office, the City Council and CUNY, with $40 million going toward census efforts.
Read MoreJackson Heights job fair looks to recruit 2020 census workers
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The U.S. Census Bureau, in collaboration with AAFE Community Services, will host a job fair this week.
Read MoreQueens nonprofits receive cash infusion ahead of 2020 census
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Queens funding recipients include Asian Americans for Equality and the CHAZAQ Organization USA.
Read MoreCity partners with Queens libraries in unprecedented census campaign
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The cash influx will help pay for new technology like laptops, so New Yorkers can take the census online, plus staff training, marketing and operational support.
Read MoreQueens Complete Count Committee continues work in wake of SCOTUS decision
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New York City is home to 3.1 million immigrants and Mayor Bill de Blasio hailed the court’s decision as “a key victory.”
Read More2020 Census citizenship question cannot ‘go unchallenged,’ AG James says
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James joined a lawsuit challenging the question that could prevent many immigrants from completing the Census for fear of being identified as a noncitizen or undocumented immigrant.
Read MoreLocal leaders join amicus brief challenging citizenship question
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Immigrants’ rights advocates say the citizenship question will discourage noncitizens from completing the Census.
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