Street vendors in New York City won historic reforms in the City Council after decades of harsh criminalization thanks to the advocacy led by the vendors of the Street Vendor…
A new survey of business owners in Brooklyn shows that ICE is not only devasting immigrant families, it is also chilling local economies. In the Flatbush-Nostrand Avenue section of Brooklyn,…
Most of us who work on state budgets are familiar with the adage, “Budgets are a reflection of our values.” In New York State, the governor and legislature share their priorities…
Leading up to the presidential election in 2020, President Trump made repeated promises that his immigration enforcement would go after “the worst of the worst.” Yet, news stories have shown time and time again that this…
Transformation of warehouses into ICE detention centers is an inhumane way to treat immigrants. It’s also bad economics and planning for local communities. A report by IRI and National Immigration…
New York is home to 4.5 million immigrants who contribute to the state as workers, business owners, caregivers and taxpayers, with especially vital roles in healthcare, construction, restaurants, and domestic…
Entrepreneurship strengthens communities and local economies nationwide, with immigrants, women, and African Americans playing a vital role as business owners, job creators and drivers of economic vibrancy.
Immigrants strengthen the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area by contributing to economic growth, supporting local businesses and adding vibrancy to neighborhoods as business owners and essential contributors to everyday life.
Recent immigrants to Harlem — from Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Africa — seek the same opportunities as previous newcomers to the storied neighborhood.