Mass deportations would threaten New York farms and rural communities, putting at risk the immigrant workers who help to sustain agriculture, local economies, and the state’s food system.
Drawing on lessons from the Ellis Island Initiative, this analysis explores how business, labor, and community leaders can help broaden support for immigration through pragmatic solutions, trusted local voices, and…
Immigrants contribute billions in federal, state and local taxes- including to programs like Social Security and Medicare- yet many remain excluded from the very benefits their contributions help sustain.
Spanish-speaking immigrants across the United States describe how the current deportation climate is reshaping daily life- fueling fear, disrupting work and family routines, while also revealing resilience, solidarity, and a…
A state-by-state analysis highlighting the economic, fiscal, and community impacts of mass deportation- including impacts on jobs, industries, tax revenues, and immigrant families.
An analysis of New York’s proposed Working Families Tax Credit showing how a permanent, expanded tax credit could reduce child poverty, support low- and middle-income families, and provide broader benefits…
A data-driven look at how immigrants contribute across various levels of the U.S. economy while still facing persistent barriers tied to race, generation, immigration status, and access to opportunity.
Mass deportation policies would put New York’s economy and workforce at risk by disrupting key industries, reducing labor force participation and undermining the contributions immigrants make to communities across the…
A first-of-its-kind analysis of New York City’s street vendors that highlights their vital role in advancing small business ownership, economic opportunity, and cultural vibrancy throughout the city.
Buffalo’s growing immigrant population is helping strengthen the local economy, expand the workforce, and create new opportunities for long-term population and community growth.