Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com A significant turn has occurred in the corruption investigation surrounding Mayor Eric Adams, as his former aide, Rana Abbasova, has reportedly begun cooperating with federal authorities. Abbasova, who previously served as Adams’s liaison to the Turkish community, is now providing valuable information to investigators probing into alleged misconduct during […]
Editorial credit: Vic Hinterlang / Shutterstock.co By Maria Estela Rivero Fuentes | The Conversation Why are so many young Hondurans heading north? Research by me and two colleagues, published in the peer-reviewed journal International Migration, delved into the factors that motivate young people – those ages 16 to 29 – to leave the central American country and migrate […]
Editorial credit: Roy De La Cruz / Shutterstock.com Dear New Yorkers, In January, the Adams Administration enacted a cruel policy of evicting asylum-seeking families from shelter every 60 days with the empty promise of intensive case management. That same day, my office launched an investigation into the City’s implementation of this “60-Day Rule.” Our findings, released today, are […]
Originally published on 311divorce.com. In the intricate dance of romantic relationships, sexual compatibility often holds a significant sway. A recent study has delved into this area, shedding light on an intriguing aspect of intimate partnerships. The research suggests that women are more inclined to leave partners who struggle with erectile dysfunction, highlighting the pivotal role of […]
The St. Brigid shelter re-ticketing site in the East Village, April 25, 2024. Credit: Gwynne Hogan/THE CITY By Gwynne Hogan Any adult migrant without children seeking shelter will soon be warned they will only get one 30-day stay, which can be extended under “extenuating circumstances.” Extension requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, officials have […]
By Adriel Orozco | Immigration Impact On April 19, forty minutes after the ostensible deadline to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), Congress passed H.R. 7888, the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act (RISAA). President Biden quickly signed it into law hours later. RISAA reauthorizes Section 702 for two years, provides modest reforms, and includes several controversial changes […]
By Chris Sommerfeldt | NY Daily News Black, Asian and Hispanic NYC government workers continue to be paid less than their white colleagues, a disparity driven by a persistent pattern of low wages for women of color in the municipal ranks, according to a new study released by the City Council on Tuesday. The study reflects salary levels across all […]
By America’s Voice Washington, DC — Yesterday, the United States reinstituted deportations to Haiti, sending dozens of Haitians back to dangerous conditions in the nation via the first deportation flight to the nation since January. As Guerline Jozef, Co-founder and Executive Director of Haitian Bridge Alliance, the Black Immigrants Bail Fund, and founding member of Cameroon Advocacy Network, […]
By Pearl Phillip In the realm of American politics, the influence of ethnic voters is becoming increasingly significant as the demographics of the nation evolves. The voices of minorities, people of color, and immigrants are shaping the political landscape in an unprecedented way in the 2024 election cycle. The story of how these communities assert […]
By Adriel Orozco | Immigration Impact Thousands of immigrant workers with pending work permit renewals, and their employers, breathed a sigh of relief last week. On April 8, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a temporary rule that automatically extends the validity period of their work permits for up to 540 days, or about a year […]