New York—Today, New York Governor Kathy Hochul delivered her fourth State of the State address at The Egg, in Albany, preceding the upcoming Presidential inauguration.
Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition:
“Governor Hochul outlined her vision for a New York that is more affordable, where more families can make ends meet, find housing, and prosper.
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.
New York, NY—In recognition of International Migrants Day, the New York Immigration Coalition is joining the Fair Immigration Reform Movement (FIRM) network in urging President Biden and Congress to act decisively during this lame-duck session to protect and defend immigrants from across the country, regardless of immigration status, from Trump’s deportation agenda.
New York, NY—Today, Mayor Eric Adams is scheduled to meet with Tom Homan, Donald Trump’s nominee for border czar, to discuss key immigration issues, including the management of asylum seekers, the potential establishment of deportation centers, and New York City’s longstanding sanctuary city policies.
New York, NY—Today, it was announced that Donald Trump and his incoming administration plan to revoke a federal policy that has restricted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from arresting immigrants at or near “sensitive locations”, such as houses of worship, schools, and hospitals without prior approval from supervisors.
New York, NY—Today, NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced plans to close additional shelters early next year, including the Floyd Bennett Field Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center (HERRC), which houses single and family asylum seekers in congregate settings.
