Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso Proposes Immediate Legal Opportunities for Governor Hochul, Mayor Adams, and City Council to Address Migrant and Homelessness Crisis in New York

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso Proposes Immediate Legal Opportunities for Governor Hochul, Mayor Adams, and City Council to Address Migrant and Homelessness Crisis in New York

Through Legal Action, City & State Leaders Could Open Up Tens of Thousands Vacant Apartments to New Yorkers Experiencing Homelessness and Compel Other Municipal Governments Outside of New York City to Contribute Housing and Shelter 80,000 New Yorkers Currently Live in City Shelters, Nearly Two-Thirds of Shelter Populations Are Families with Children Over 41,000 Asylum Seekers Are in […]

The Invisibility of Asians in America

The Invisibility of Asians in America

BySunita Sohrabji Four out of five Asian Americans feel as though they don’t belong in the U.S., and more than half say they feel unsafe on the streets. STANFORD, California — The Asian American community is one of the oldest in the U.S., yet still are viewed as “foreigners” by many Americans. “Discrimination has always […]

Exploring the United States Open Arms, but Closed Border Immigration Policies

Exploring the United States Open Arms, but Closed Border Immigration Policies

By Linda Nwoke  Immigration has always been a contentious subject of discussion in the US. Many people seek sanctuary in the country worldwide due to the rise in political turmoil and economic prospects.  Just recently, on May 11th, Title 42 was ended, a policy that prevented asylum seekers from entering the United States, specifically from […]

Border Patrol Custody Is Already Dangerous and This Florida Lawsuit Is Making It Worse

Border Patrol Custody Is Already Dangerous and This Florida Lawsuit Is Making It Worse

Posted by Dara Lind // Immigration Impact One of the biggest concerns after the end of the Title 42 policy of mass expulsion at the U.S.-Mexico border was that large numbers of people would cross in the hours and days afterward. When the switch happened last Friday at midnight, people feared that bottlenecks throughout the processing […]

600 Children Would Lose Child Care With End of Free NYC Program for Undocumented Families

600 Children Would Lose Child Care With End of Free NYC Program for Undocumented Families

Mayor Eric Adams’ proposal to cut Promise NYC has confused providers, advocates and some City Council members. BY REEMA AMIN, CHALKBEAT // TheCity.nyc Angela and her family left their home in Colombia after her husband, a police officer, received multiple death threats amid rising violence in the South American country. Along with thousands of asylum seekers, her […]

Looking to Sell Your Home for Cash? Read This First.

Looking to Sell Your Home for Cash? Read This First.

Cash home buyers like the “We Buy Ugly Houses” company may offer a quick and convenient sale to homeowners. Here’s what experts say you should know about interacting with these companies. by Byard Duncan and Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica You’ve seen the ads in your neighborhood. They’ve flashed across your television and buzzed your phone to life at odd […]

New York City’s Restaurant Industry Continues to Struggle in the Post-Pandemic Era

New York City’s Restaurant Industry Continues to Struggle in the Post-Pandemic Era

By Pearl Phillip “Grim” is how one restaurant owner describes New York’s restaurant industry today.  The Covid-19 pandemic may be officially over.  But restaurants continue to feel the impact.  The restaurant industry is integral to New York City’s social and economic DNA. From intimate, family-owned restaurants and food carts to four-star world-famous establishments, New York […]

Tipping – The New Dilemma for Restaurant Patrons

Tipping – The New Dilemma for Restaurant Patrons

By Pearl Phillip With inflation rising, patrons are cutting back on gratuities. The scales are tipping.   At the height of the pandemic, New Yorkers dug deep into their pockets to recognize the hard work and health risks faced by workers in every aspect of the food business — servers, cooks, cashiers, and delivery workers. For […]

Mayor Adams Announces Launch of Asylum Seeker Arrival Center, Ninth Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center to Continue to Respond to Asylum Seeker Influx

Mayor Adams Announces Launch of Asylum Seeker Arrival Center, Ninth Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center to Continue to Respond to Asylum Seeker Influx

Photo Editorial credit: lev radin May 13, 2023 NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the launch of the city’s first asylum seeker arrival center and the placement of what will be the city’s ninth Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center as hundreds of asylum seekers continue to arrive in New York […]