Immigrants Roots: Lawrence Bureh

May 17th, 2017

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

May 17th, 2017

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.

NYIC Membership Highlight: ADHIKAAR

May 17th, 2017

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.

Your NYIC Guide to the Election!

May 17th, 2017

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.

Get2KnowNYIC – Immigration Advocacy Program

May 17th, 2017

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.

Get2KnowNYIC – Regional Advocacy Program

May 16th, 2017

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.

Get2KnowNYIC – Special Projects Program

May 16th, 2017

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 Special Projects Program at the NYIC seeks to connect immigrant communities to the resources they need to lead a better life.

Get2KnowNYIC – Legal Initiatives Program

May 16th, 2017

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 Legal Initiatives Program at the NYIC helps ensure that immigrant New Yorkers have access to quality legal services by training legal service providers, making sure that they have the support and resources they need to provide the best services they can, and connecting these providers with immigrant communities.

Get2KnowNYIC- Civic Engagement Program

May 16th, 2017

This is a post in our blog series highlighting the different programs at the New York Immigration Coalition. Check back every week to learn more about the programs that help advocate for New York’s immigrant communities!

The Civic Engagement Program at the NYIC ensures that members of the immigrant community make their voices heard by encouraging them to vote on the municipal, state and national levels, connecting them with their Congress members and creating spaces where people can express their needs and help influence decisions made about their community.