Last week, FWD.us released new data showing that retaining international student talent could help the U.S. win the global talent race and fill millions of critical workforce openings. Immigration reform that provides international students with a direct avenue to permanent residency after graduation could add $233 billion to the U.S. economy, including $65 billion in […]
As a new monitor steps in, the judge who issued the landmark 2013 ruling says she’s surprised the saga is still dragging on, with some reforms still unrealized.
Thousands of demonstrators march down Fifth Avenue in New York protesting the NYPD policy of stop and frisk. – New York NY/USA-June 17, 2012 (Shutterstock) By Greg B. Smith, THE CITY More than eight years ago, then-Manhattan U.S. District Court Judge Shira Scheindlin issued a landmark order ruling that the NYPD was routinely violating the […]
New York Governor Kathy Hochul speaks at a press conference in Queens addressing the impact of Hurricane Ida’s remnants September 2, 2021 in New York City. (Shutterstock) By Samantha Maldonado and Josefa Velasquez, THE CITY Nearly five months after Hurricane Ida, just under a million dollars have been paid to New Yorkers from the city […]
Mayor Eric Adams speaks during announcement to create Office of Technology and Innovation and signing executive order at City Hall Rotunda. – New York, NY – January 19, 2022 (Shutterstock) NEW YORK – The Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) today announced that Arva Rice has been named interim chair of the Board. Chair Rice will […]
Mayor Eric Adams, Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell joined officers to pay tribute to fallen officer Wilbert Mora during transfer of his remains to Riverdale Funeral Home. – New York, NY – Jan 26 2022 (Shutterstock) NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced two new appointments to fill out his economic development team […]
Guatemalan national convicted for participation in wartime sexual violence of indigenous women.
WASHINGTON – A Guatemalan national previously removed to his home country by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) was convicted in a Guatemalan court for his role in sexual violence targeting indigenous women in the 1980s. Francisco Cuxum Alvarado, 66, was convicted of crimes against humanity by a High-Risk Court […]
New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams speaks during a rally and vigil honoring Daunte Wright at Times Square’s red steps on April 16, 2021 in New York City. (Shutterstock) By Nick Reisman, NY State of Politics New York gubernatorial candidate Jumaane Williams called for a moratorium on proof-of-work bitcoin mining in the state, pointing […]
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announces appointments of Adolfo Carrion and Jessica Katz as city affordable housing leadership team on January 30, 2022 in New York City. (Shutterstock) NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today made a number of appointments to his administration that will help build on his vision of creating […]
Congresswoman Yvette Clarke speaks at a press conference on maternal health outside Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn on January 16, 2022 in New York City. (Shutterstock) Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Yvette D. Clarke, (NY-09) issued the following statement on the sudden and unexpected passing of her life-partner of 30-years, Mr. Charles B. Durham: “It […]
Wake is held at Saint Patrick Cathedral for the fallen police officer Wilbert Mora. – New York, NY – February 1, 2022 (Shutterstock) On Wednesday February 2, 2022, New York City Mayor Eric Adams attended the funeral of Police Officer Wilbert Mora and deliver remarks. Watch video below.