New York, NY—Today, the NYC City Council passed its four-bill package to expand access to the CityFHEPS voucher program, including eliminating the 90-day waiting period.
Murad Awawdeh, Executive Director, New York Immigration Coalition:
“The CityPHEPS package advanced by the New York City Council is a critical piece of legislation that will bring low-income New Yorkers one step closer to being able to start building a future for themselves and their families.
Video of the press conference is available here
New York—Today, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), Jericho Road Community Health Center, Justice for Migrant Families, allies, faith leaders, member organizations, and immigrant New Yorkers rallied and held a press conference at Niagara Square in support of welcoming asylum seekers to the Buffalo area.
New York, NY—Today, NYS Governor Kathy Houchul and NYC Mayor Eric Adams held a press conference calling for expedited work authorization for asylum seekers, and coordination with local municipalities across the state to house them.
Murad Awawdeh, Executive Director, New York Immigration Coalition:
“Today, Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams showed what can be possible when multiple levels of government work together to turn a challenge into an opportunity.
Video of the press conference is available here
New York—Today, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), allies, faith leaders, member organizations, and immigrant New Yorkers rallied and held a press conference at the park beside Columbus Circle in Syracuse.
New York, NY—Today, New York City Mayor Adams sent asylum seekers to hotels in Liberty and Monticello, NY. The Sullivan County Legislature Chairman released a statement opposing the move.
Murad Awawdeh, Executive Director, New York Immigration Coalition:
“For centuries, people have immigrated to New York State and contributed to the communities that we all live in today.
New York, NY—Today, the New York Daily News reported that New York City officials are seriously considering a plan to house newly arriving asylum seekers in a now-shuttered Rikers Island jail.
Murad Awawdeh, Executive Director, New York Immigration Coalition:
“Rikers Island has a long track record of causing nothing but pain, suffering and death to those that have been forced to reside there.
New York, NY—Today, an Orange County Supreme Court judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking New York City from sending additional asylum seekers to Orange County. There are currently 186 single adult men staying at two hotels in Orange County, who are allowed to stay there.
New York, NY—Today, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul issued a letter to President Biden, urging him to direct additional federal resources to the State of New York as it contends with the continued busing of asylum seekers to New York City. Earlier this week, she issued an Executive Order that is providing the State with greater flexibility to procure the resources necessary for municipalities to support asylum seekers.
New York, NY—Today, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul issued a letter to President Biden, urging him to direct additional federal resources to the State of New York as it contends with the continued busing of asylum seekers to New York City. Earlier this week, she issued an Executive Order that is providing the State with greater flexibility to procure the resources necessary for municipalities to support asylum seekers.
New York, NY—Today, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Mayorkas announced a new asylum ban that will be implemented once Title 42 expires on Thursday, May 11 at 11:59 PM EST. The policy will block asylum applications from asylum seekers who travel through third countries en route to the United States without applying for asylum in one of those countries.
