By Marcus Baram | Documented This article was produced with ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network. In the lobby of its midtown Manhattan headquarters, Fedcap Rehabilitation Services has a large wall display that pays homage to its near 90-year history of leading “the fight for equity and opportunity” for the disabled community. The nonprofit is known in […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The Revised New American Bible (RNAB), the Revised Standard Version (Catholic Edition) (RSVCE), and the Jerusalem Bible (JB) are three significant translations of the Bible used widely within the Catholic tradition. Each offers unique perspectives on moral, ethical, and leadership principles. This analysis explores how the teachings and values presented in […]
Editorial credit: Claudine Van Massenhove / Shutterstock.com By Jeanmarie Evelly, City Limits Dozens of labor, legal services and community-based organizations are calling for passage of a bill that would prohibit the city from issuing time limits to people in homeless shelters—essentially halting Mayor Eric Adams’ controversial 30- and 60- day deadlines for migrants in the […]
Editorial credit: Tada Images / Shutterstock.com By Suchita Mathur | Immigration Impact The Supreme Court handed a momentous victory to supporters of deregulation on June 28 in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, discarding the long-standing doctrine known as Chevron deference. The decision will almost certainly lead to a sea-change in how federal agencies are able to do their work, with […]
By Robin Lundh, Research Manager and Karen Aho, Consultant | Immigration Impact A new National Bureau of Economic Research working paper confirms that immigration continues to benefit American workers. The study finds that recent increases in immigration to the United States correlate with more jobs and higher wages for U.S.-born workers. “Even when these two groups [immigrants […]
Originally published on 311personalinjury.com In New York, eligibility for unemployment benefits is generally contingent upon being unemployed through no fault of your own. This typically means that you were laid off or terminated without cause. Quitting your job can complicate matters, but there are circumstances under which you might still be eligible for benefits. Here’s […]
Editorial credit: Dennis MacDonald / Shutterstock.com By Juan Avilez, State and Local Policy Associate and Victoria Francis, Deputy Director of State and Local Initiatives | Immigration Impact As we reach the mid-year point in 2024, most states have concluded their legislative sessions, and once again, immigrant-related policies have taken center stage. This year, legislatures advancing […]
An ambulette parked outside the Golden Gate Rehabilitation & Health Center on Staten Island, June 26, 2024. Credit: Alex Krales/THE CITY By Ashley Borja Federal law says nursing homes are supposed to be inspected by state health authorities at least once every 15 months. But in New York City, a severe shortage of inspectors has delayed most […]
Che Guevara. Editorial Credit: Shutterstock By Esther Claudette Gittens Ernesto “Che” Guevara, a pivotal figure in the Cuban Revolution and a symbol of revolutionary fervor, was killed in Bolivia in 1967. His death has been surrounded by controversy, speculation, and intrigue. This analysis explores the circumstances of Che Guevara’s death, the individuals and entities involved, […]
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas. Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com WASHINGTON—Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas today announced the extension and redesignation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months, from Aug. 4, 2024, to Feb. 3, 2026, due to extraordinary and temporary conditions in Haiti. The corresponding Federal Register Notice provides […]