IRI in the News
The editorial board for Newsday published an article highlighting IRI's new report "Immigrants in the Long Island Economy: Overcoming Hurdles, Yet Still Facing Barriers." The article discussed how immigration-related rhetoric does not always match up with reality. The article went on to discuss IRI's report findings as the facts. The...
Immigration Research Initiative's director, David Dyssegaard Kallick, was featured on News 12's "Power and Politics" to discuss immigrants in the Long Island economy. David discussed IRI's new report, "Immigrants in the Long Island Economy: Overcoming Hurdles, Yet Still Facing Barriers" and its findings such as national origin of immigrants on...
IRI's new report, "Immigrants in the Long Island Economy: Overcoming Hurdles, Yet Still Facing Barriers," was featured in an article published by Newsday. The article showcased the report's findings on the economic circumstances of immigrants on Long Island, which show that many immigrants work in middle- and upper-wage jobs but...
IRI data was cited in an article published by the Nebraska Examiner. The article discusses how immigration is key to addressing Nebraska’s labor shortage and the contributions of immigrants and refugees to Nebraska's economic output. The article uses IRI data that highlights how many immigrants live in Nebraska, their contribution...
David Dyssegaard Kallick's book chapter, from the book One Out of Three, was quoted in an article published by The City, discussing the challenges that New York City is facing due to migrants being bussed there from other states. The article highlights historians and economists who do not agree with...
Immigration Research Initiative’s Anthony Capote was featured in National Public Radio’s “Weekend Edition” on Saturday April 8, 2023, for his testimony on New York City’s pending pay scale for app-based delivery workers. Capote testified at a public hearing on Friday April 7 urging city officials to make good on their...
Immigration Research Initiative’s Ashleigh-Ann (Ace) Sutherland participated in the Unemployment Bridge Program & Digital Ad Tax panel discussion during the SOMOS Conference in Albany this month. The SOMOS Conference is a time for elected officials, activists, policy experts, community members and more from diverse backgrounds to come together to discuss...
An article in the Wall Street Journal highlighted the stories of Afghan refugees who have resettled in Nebraska. The article tells the stories and struggles of many white-collar Afghan refugees who have been forced to give up their professions they once had in their home country since coming to the...