By Amir Khafagy, Documented | Editorial credit: Johnny Silvercloud / shutterstock.com False claims of immigration raids sent Richmond Hill’s Sikh community into panic, but its leaders quickly shut the rumors down. “US agents’ visit to gurdwaras sparks concern among Sikh[s],” reported several Indian news outlets like the Hindustan Times and the Economic Times on Jan. 27. They published reports […]
By Chris Opila, IMMIGRATION IMPACT | Editorial credit: David Peinado Romero / shutterstock.com The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. Last week, President Trump ordered the Secretary of Homeland Security to expand immigration […]
By American Immigration Council Staff, IMMIGRATION IMPACT On his first day in office, President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship for babies of undocumented immigrants and for people with temporary status in the U.S. Executive Order 14156: Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship departs from over 125 years of precedent […]
By Eliza Fawcett, Healthbeat and Gwynne Hogan, THE CITY | Editorial credit: Alex Krales/THE CITY Seven cases of bird flu were found during routine inspections of live bird markets in The Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens. New York state is shuttering all live bird markets in New York City, as well as in Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk counties, […]
By Katie Honan, THE CITY | Editorial credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com After weeks of confusing messaging on ICE raids, the mayor ordered his staff to stifle criticism of the feds and that he alone will make sure NYC doesn’t lose funding. Mayor Eric Adams gathered his top commissioners and officials early Monday to give […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens As parents age, many adult children face the challenging task of finding appropriate care solutions to ensure their parents’ well-being. In a city as bustling and diverse as New York City (NYC), this task can be both overwhelming and rewarding. With myriad options available, ranging from adult day care programs to […]
By Reuven Blau and Gwynne Hogan | Photo credit: Secretary Kristi Noem/X Little is known about where many of those arrested are being held, and immigration lawyers tell THE CITY they have had difficulty locating and contacting those detained. Over 100 people in the New York City area were detained by federal authorities over the past week, […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The U.S. immigration system has strict eligibility requirements for family-based green cards, particularly for children of U.S. citizens or permanent residents. If a person is approved for a green card under the classification of a “child” (unmarried and under 21), getting married before entering the U.S. can have serious legal consequences. […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens Elevators are an essential part of modern buildings, providing accessibility and convenience to tenants, employees, and visitors. However, when an elevator malfunctions—especially when it becomes stuck or experiences a potential free-fall—the responsibilities of building owners and staff become critical to ensuring safety and mitigating liability. Understanding these obligations, as well as […]
By:Jacob F. Love | theconversaiton.com For the idea of love, biblical Hebrew has precious few synonyms. Yet the Hebrew of the Bible can communicate a rich sensation of love: the love of a man for a woman, the love of any human being for their fellow human, the love of Israel for Israel’s God, and the […]