Jul. 2, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann The City Council on June 30 passed three pieces of legislation aimed at protecting immigrants in the face of federal policies that have left many fearful and anxious. Two of those measures — a resolution and a bill — were introduced by Brooklyn politicians Sandy Nurse and Shahana…
Mar. 5, 2025 By Lauren Rapp A local advocacy group has joined a larger immigrant rights organization to file suit against the Trump administration’s removal of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelan nationals in the U.S. Make the Road New York, with hubs Bushwick and across the New York metro area, has called the status…
Feb. 18, 2025 By Lauren Rapp “Because, Solidarity,” a one-night only storytelling show at Gallery Particulier, has taken on new urgency since the start of the second Trump administration. The latest event in Gallery Particulier’s Collective Tales storytelling series, “Because, Solidarity,” will feature community organizers and everyday New Yorkers sharing stories about collective action…
Feb. 12, 2025 By Tangerine Clarke Scores of immigrants last Saturday, chanting, who built Richmond Hill, who is going to protect Richmond Hill, and who will keep us safe, demonstrated against the Trump Administration’s rhetoric that is driving fear in nationals. “Please Show Some Compassion, Mr. President,” “We are All Immigrants,” “Together we are Home,” […]
Jan. 15, 2025 By Shane O’Brien As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office for a second time next week, migrants, elected officials and immigration groups have voiced their concerns about what a Trump presidency means for New York’s sizeable undocumented immigrant population. Throughout his campaign, Trump promised to carry out the “largest-ever” deportation program…
Nov. 6, 2024 By Ethan Marshall In the wake of Donald Trump being re-elected President of the United States Tuesday, multiple New York City-based immigrant organizations have released statements in which they criticized Trump for his history of anti-immigrant rhetoric and reinforced their missions to protect immigrants from any unconstitutional actions his administration may…
Aug. 13, 2024 By Adam Daly
A Sunset Park charity marked a major milestone Monday, announcing it is to purchase a four-story building in the neighborhood after 25 years of serving the immigrant community in a modest rented space.
Dec. 7, 2023 By Jada Camille
The New York Immigration Coalition is hosting a holiday-themed resource fair in Sunset Park for immigrants and low-income families in need on Dec. 7.