New York, NY—Today, NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced the closure of the Hall Street Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center (HERRC), a 3,500-capacity congregate shelter for immigrant men in Brooklyn, and other smaller shelters. The City will also be opening a 2,200-capacity shelter for immigrant men in the Bronx.

New York, NY—Today, the Department of Homeland Security announced the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela, El Salvador, Sudan and Ukraine for 18 months. 

Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition:

“The extension of TPS for Venezuela, El Salvador, Sudan, and Ukraine is a crucial step forward to ensuring safety and stability for immigrant New Yorkers.

New York, NY—Today, Mayor Eric Adams delivered his fourth State of the City address at the historic Apollo Theater in Harlem.

Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition:

“For centuries, immigrants have powered the economy and culture of New York City – and that longstanding reality is no different today.

New York, NY—Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that would allow the deportation of undocumented immigrants who are charged with – not found guilty of  – nonviolent crimes, including burglary, theft, larceny or shoplifting. Forty eight House Democrats (including New York representatives Laura Gillen, John Mannion, Joseph Morelle, Josh Riley, Tom Suozzi, and Ritchie Torres) joined all House Republicans in voting for the bill.

New York—Today, Governor Kathy Hochul proposed an expansion of the Empire State Child Credit (ESCC) as part of her 2025 State of the State. This proposed expansion, phased in over two years, would triple the current annual tax credit for children under age four (up from $330 to $1,000) and increase the annual tax credit for children from four through sixteen (up from $330 to $500). While we applaud this first step in supporting New York families, more needs to be done to achieve the state’s goal of reducing child poverty.