Opinion: The importance of New York’s Green Light Law
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“Opponents of the Green Light law have used misinformation and outright lies to claim that the law will make our roads less safe.”
Read MoreCUNY immigration initiative hosts massive citizenship application event
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CUNY Citizenship Now! began in 1997, and has grown into the largest university-based legal assistance program in the country.
Read MoreNYC immigrants rights organizations sue Trump administration to stop ‘public charge’ rule
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“This is just another part of the Trumps’ broader family separation agenda. And frankly, this agenda to make this country as white as possible.”
Read MoreCatholics question why first American saint will not be included in city statue initiative
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Cabrini was canonized in 1946, and was named the patron saint of immigrants in 1950. She received 219 votes to become a statue.
Read MoreKnow Your Rights workshop opens doors for Spanish speakers in LIC
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The event will educate participants in encounters with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
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City 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 MoreAsian Americans for Equality opens Flushing HQ
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The nonprofit cut the ribbon Monday morning on One Flushing Community Center, a resource hub located in Downtown Flushing
Read More‘Expedited removal’ policy could affect Queens residents
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Queens has the largest undocumented population of any borough in the city: around 184,000 people.
Read MoreAOC’s immigration town hall at Corona school inspires passionate advocacy
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“There’s a lot of remarkable stuff that’s written about hope, and one of the great things about hope is showing the world that this future that we’re fighting for is already here.”
Read MoreNon-English speakers struggle to have their voices heard in housing court
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“On the broadest level, it’s a justice issue, it’s an anti-discrimination issue.”
Read MoreOPINION: The ‘shame’ of detaining a pregnant woman in ICE jail
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“I am horrified that our federal government and our local elected leaders are allowing people to be jailed for no reason.”
Read MoreMayor’s Office files lawsuit against alleged $5m illegal hotel operation
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The complaint names Astoria resident Elvis Tominovic as the leader of the operation, and states the scheme generated $5 million from 60,000 guests at 36 buildings.
Read MoreE-bikes could become legal across New York with vote Wednesday
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Activists have hailed the bill, sponsored by Queens Assemblymember Nily Rozic and State Sen. Jessica Ramos, as a breakthrough piece of legislation.
Read MoreOPINION: NYC immigrants mean business
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“The strong economic framework that we enjoy today is a direct result of the City’s welcoming policy toward immigrants that we have maintained for over 100 years.”
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