Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act Signed Into Law in NY Amid Amazon Strike

Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act Signed Into Law in NY Amid Amazon Strike

Editorial credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com  Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act Signed into Law, Will Protect Thousands of Amazons Workers from Injury New Yorkers for a Fair Economy coalition celebrates huge win for worker safety ALBANY, NY – Unions and community organizations from the New Yorkers for a Fair Economy coalition celebrated action today on […]

H-1B Modernization Rule Provides Some Comfort But Also Raises Concerns

H-1B Modernization Rule Provides Some Comfort But Also Raises Concerns

By Leslie Dellon, IMMIGRATION IMPACT 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. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently issued its long-awaited H-1B modernization rule. The final rule takes effect on January 17, 2025. USCIS […]

NYC Mayor Adams Considers Executive Orders to Repeal Sanctuary City Laws

NYC Mayor Adams Considers Executive Orders to Repeal Sanctuary City Laws

By DOCUMENTED, Fisayo Okare | Editorial credit: Artist Nadia Russ / shutterstock.com  This week, NYC Mayor Adams reiterated that he wants to go above the New York City Council’s authority and roll back NYC’s sanctuary city laws. Mayor Eric Adams positioned himself as a defender of immigrants rights on the campaign trail in 2021. But since the busing of […]

Discouraging Non-White Parents and Relatives from Purchasing Toy Guns or Similar Toys That Could Be Mistaken for Weapons

Discouraging Non-White Parents and Relatives from Purchasing Toy Guns or Similar Toys That Could Be Mistaken for Weapons

By Esther Claudette Gittens In communities where law enforcement interactions can escalate due to misidentifications, toy guns and other weapon-like toys pose a unique danger. These toys, while often viewed as innocent instruments of play, have led to tragic consequences when mistaken for real weapons by police officers. Non-White families, whose children are disproportionately affected […]

The Domestic Workers Bill of Rights in New York State: Protecting a Vital Workforce

The Domestic Workers Bill of Rights in New York State: Protecting a Vital Workforce

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The Domestic Workers Bill of Rights is a groundbreaking piece of legislation in New York State that extends critical protections to domestic workers—nannies, housekeepers, caregivers, and other individuals who perform essential household tasks. Historically, domestic workers were excluded from many labor laws, leaving them vulnerable to low wages, long hours, and […]

Jamaica Tourist Board Honors Elite Travel Specialists at Annual One Love Affair and more…

Jamaica Tourist Board Honors Elite Travel Specialists at Annual One Love Affair and more…

By Eturbonews | Editorial Credit: byvalet / shutterstock.com As Jamaica prepares for another record-breaking year in tourist arrivals, Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett has heaped praises on workers and partners in the industry for their continued sterling contribution. The importance of showing appreciation to tourism workers and industry stakeholders, was underscored by Minister Bartlett at the […]

Attorney General James Provides Tips for New Yorkers to Protect Their Privacy When Using Mobile Phone Messaging

Attorney General James Provides Tips for New Yorkers to Protect Their Privacy When Using Mobile Phone Messaging

Editorial credit: Tada Images / shutterstock.com  NEW YORK – New York State Attorney General Letitia James today issued a consumer alert urging New Yorkers to protect their privacy when using mobile phone messaging. The FBI and other federal agencies recently warned Americans of coordinated attacks on U.S. telecom wireless networks that may have allowed hackers […]

Haiti: Tragically Descending into Deeper Crisis

Haiti: Tragically Descending into Deeper Crisis

By Sir Ronald Sanders As gang violence spirals out of control in Haiti, the limitations of international efforts to restore order, including a Kenyan-led security mission, have laid bare the depth of the crisis. A nation already on its knees now faces an even darker abyss. Haiti’s tragedy serves as a stark reminder that no […]

Benefits Available to Victims of Crimes in NYC: Bus, Train, and Street Incidents

Benefits Available to Victims of Crimes in NYC: Bus, Train, and Street Incidents

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: BrandonKleinPhoto / shutterstock.com  New York City, with its bustling streets and extensive public transportation network, sees millions of residents and visitors commuting daily. Unfortunately, crime incidents sometimes occur, leaving victims in distress. To aid those affected, NYC offers a comprehensive range of benefits and resources tailored to victims […]

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