My name is Italo Medelius and I’m from Lima, Peru, originally. I come from a family of Italian descent, my grandfather was born in Italy, and he was the one that named me. My mom’s side of the family is Italian, and my grandfather married a native Peruvian woman, my grandmother. My father’s side is German, so that’s where the Medelius comes from.
Missed the Deadline?
Register to Vote in Person on October 15!
If you missed the deadline to register by mail or at the DMV, you can register to vote in person at the following sites on Saturday, October 15 2016 from 1pm to 9 pm.
Visit www.vote.
Last week 22 New York City high school students from across the five boroughs graduated from the second cohort of the New American Youth Leadership Corps (NAYLC), an initiative run by the New York Immigration Coalition and supported with funding from Citi Community Development.
Lawrence Bureh, a Sierra Leonean on TPS, shares his story with the NYIC.
Lawrence at the NYIC Office
What are some things you’ve enjoyed or found positive about living in New York?
In my community, everyone is working hard either to support their family here and back home, to pay bills or go to school and this encourages me to work harder to provide a better life for myself and my family.
NYIC Member Highlight:
Arab American Association of New York
On a cold, blustery November morning, 140 women from gathered at the Beit al-Maqdis Islamic Center in Brooklyn to air their grievances. Since the presidential election, the Arab American community in South Brooklyn has experienced increased harassment and hostility from anti-Muslim and Islamophobic community members.
Adhikaar, meaning "Rights" in Nepali, is a powerful community of activists, organizers, and community members. Its boisterous red facade jumps out on a quiet Woodside block, and reflects the energy of its members. Inside, dozens of Nepali immigrants are receiving services, learning English, getting legal help, and using the space for community support.
Tomorrow is the presidential election - but for New Yorkers, it's also the election for U.S. Senate and House, State Senate and Assembly, and Municipal, Civil, and Supreme Court justices.
Confused about who to vote for? Ballot Ready has a great tool - type in your address and it will list the candidates and their qualifications for your area.
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has announced that fee increases for many applications will take effect December 23, 2016. Prices will go up an average of 21% on that date, but the increases vary widely by the type of application.
This is a post in our blog series highlighting the different programs at the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC). Check back every week to learn more about the programs that help advocate for New York’s immigrant communities!
The Immigration Advocacy Program focuses on Federal and Statewide Policy and Advocacy to address the injustices in our current immigration system.
This is a post in our blog series highlighting the different programs at the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC). Check back every week to learn more about the programs that help advocate for New York’s immigrant communities!
The Regional Advocacy Program at the NYIC focuses on providing member organizations, and immigrant communities throughout New York State with the resources they need to better their lives.
