Enacting Pro-Immigration Policies in New York State Could Strengthen Immigrant Communities, Boost the Overall Economy

Enacting Pro-Immigration Policies in New York State Could Strengthen Immigrant Communities, Boost the Overall Economy

Few dozens of DACA recipients rally on Foley Square demanding citizenship now for all undocumented immigrants. New York, NY – August 17, 2021 ALBANY, NY – FWD.us released a new analysis highlighting the critical need for the state to enact policies that attract more immigrants while better supporting immigrants already living and contributing to the […]

NYC Youth Speaks Launches, NYC Speaks Citywide Survey Extended as Underrepresented New Yorkers Embrace Survey

NYC Youth Speaks Launches, NYC Speaks Citywide Survey Extended as Underrepresented New Yorkers Embrace Survey

Mayor Eric Adams signs executive order during announcement to create Office of Technology and Innovation at City Hall Rotunda. – New York, NY – January 19, 2022 (Shutterstock) Youth can take survey at nycspeaks.org/youth; Adults 18 and over can take the survey in 11 languages at nycspeaks.org; Due to increased demand, the survey deadline has been […]

Two New York Nurses Were Arrested After Making $1.5 Million in Fake COVID-19 Vaccine Card Scheme

Two New York Nurses Were Arrested After Making $1.5 Million in Fake COVID-19 Vaccine Card Scheme

By Katie Balevic, Insider Two Long Island nurses were arrested this week after investigators uncovered a COVID-19 vaccine card fraud scheme in which they made millions selling bogus vaccine cards, and then entering false information into the state vaccine database. Julie DeVuono, a 49-year-old pediatric nurse practitioner, and Marissa Urraro, a 44-year-old licensed practical nurse, […]

What They Are Saying: New York Leaders Applaud Mayor Adams’ Blueprint to End Gun Violence

What They Are Saying: New York Leaders Applaud Mayor Adams’ Blueprint to End Gun Violence

Congressman Tom Suozzi speaks at City Council candidate Linda Lee’s general election kickoff rally on October 17, 2021 in Queens Borough of New York City. (Shutterstock) NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams yesterday announced his “Blueprint to End Gun Violence” in New York City, which lays out numerous policy proposals to curb the scourge […]

Mayor Adams and Department of Consumer and Worker Protection Begin Licensing Third-Party Food Delivery Apps

New groundbreaking legislation will help 65,000+ delivery workers, 20,000+ restaurants that use the apps, and millions of consumers.

Mayor Adams and Department of Consumer and Worker Protection Begin Licensing Third-Party Food Delivery Apps

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, NY: Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Peter A. Hatch announced that, starting January 24, third-party food […]