Nov. 6, 2024 By Ethan Marshall In the wake of Donald Trump being re-elected President of the United States Tuesday, multiple New York City-based immigrant organizations have released statements in which they criticized Trump for his history of anti-immigrant rhetoric and reinforced their missions to protect immigrants from any unconstitutional actions his administration may…
Oct. 17, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan For over 25 years now, the Bay Terrace Community Alliance has invited candidates running in local races to speak on issues important to local residents. At the Meet the Candidates Night Forum on Oct. 8, five of the six invited candidates running for Congress and state legislature answered…
Oct. 17, 2024 By Shane O’Brien LaGuardia Community College has announced a new $1.5 million fund for non-US citizens to apply for financial assistance. The Friedman Fund for New New Yorkers will offer support to students with non-citizen status in the U.S. through scholarships, emergency aid, and experiential learning stipends. These stipends will enable students… Read more »
Sept. 25, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is set to move its Queens Field Office to Long Island City next month. The last day of operations for USCIS’s current Queens Field Office at the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building, located at 26 Federal Plaza in Manhattan, is scheduled for… Read more »
Sept. 24, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Around 400 people gathered at the New York Immigration Coalition’s (NYIC) Key to the City event in Jackson Heights on Saturday. The event aimed to connect New York’s immigrant community with organizations offering essential services and information. Held at Paseo Park/34th Ave Open Street on Sept. 21, the event… Read more »
Aug. 22, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan On the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Queens congressional representatives took the stage to promote the party to millions of Americans who tuned in. Central Queens Congresswoman Grace Meng, whose speech was originally scheduled for the first night of the convention, focused her time…
Jan. 19, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Tom Suozzi, a Democrat and former District 3 Congressman, appeared in Whitestone Wednesday night as part of his quest to reclaim his eastern Queens/Nassau County seat in the upcoming special election. At the We Love Whitestone Civic Association meeting, held inside Grace Church, dozens of locals heard Suozzi’s ideas as to how to address national issues such as immigration, as well as critical issues abroad. But the attendees had also expected to see his Republican opponent, Mazi Pilip. Alfredo Centola, president of the association, said that Pilip was invited to the meeting more than…
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Nov. 5, 2023 By Ethan Stark-Miller Fleeing from drug cartels in his native Colombia, Jonathan Ochoa is just one of the thousands of migrants who have endured long journeys to New York to start a new life in America. The path toward financial independence that only employment can provide is only available to migrants…
Oct. 30, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan U.S. Rep. Grace Meng distributed $900,000 in federal funds to be split equally between two notable Queens immigration advocacy organizations – Women for Afghan Women and Emerald Isle Immigration Center. The grant is through the 2023 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program, which is administered by the U.S. Citizenship and…
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Oct. 18, 2023 By Michael Dorgan One New York City migrant fled Mexico with his family after being kidnapped and beaten by the cartels. Another left Venezuela with his family in search of a better life, prompting him to make the long journey up through the Darien Gap — where he encountered dead bodies…