By Emily Mella Pablo and James A. Parrott // centernyc.org New York City’s unemployment rate for the first quarter of this year (January-March) fell to 5.3 percent, down from 6.4 percent in the first quarter of 2022. The city continues to lag national performance, with the overall U.S. unemployment rate for the latest quarter clocking […]
The U.S. government is granting advance travel authorization for up to 30,000 noncitizens each month to come to the United States to seek parole on a case-by-case basis under the processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans. Due to high interest in these processes, USCIS is updating the review process effective May 17, 2023. We are updating […]
By Sir Ronald Sanders John Kerry, former US Secretary of State and current US Special Envoy on Climate Change matters, told the world’s ambassadors at a meeting in Washington, on May 10, that “there is no way” of keeping the rise in global temperatures to 1.5 degrees Celsius unless CO2 emissions are drastically reduced. Over […]
By PAHO Geneva, 19 May 2023 — WHO is releasing the 2023 edition of its annual World Health Statistics report with new figures on the impact of COVID-19 pandemic and the latest statistics on progress towards the health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The report with data up to 2022 underscores a stagnation of health progress on […]
BY:Rhiannon Phillips // TheConversation.com While COVID is no longer regarded as a global health emergency, it remains a serious disease. Notably, even mild cases can result in persistent symptoms known as long COVID, which can have wide-reaching effects on physical health, mental health and quality of life. Fatigue is a common symptom of both COVID and long COVID – around eight […]
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 family arrived […]
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 […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke joined Rep. Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) to introduce the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2023, a bold, inclusive, and humane vision for the future of the United States immigration system. For the announcement, Sánchez joined Democratic leaders to respond to H.R. 2, the Child Deportation Act, legislation proposed […]
Credit: Caribbean Business Report Entertainment lovers attending the Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival mainstage events at the Pigeon Island National Landmark will enjoy a Taste of Saint Lucia®. This undertaking is a collaborative effort between Export Saint Lucia, the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority and the Events Company of Saint Lucia. Acting on its mandate […]
The best of St. Lucian is on show at the Castries City Hall as the Jazz and Arts Festival intensifies this week. Art and the City forms part of the Arts Component for the 2023 Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival. It presents an interactive showcase of emerging Saint Lucian artists complemented by selected works […]