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Street Vendors of New York: Spotlight on Women Vendors

March 22, 2025
A spotlight on women street vendors in New York City, highlighting their contributions as entrepreneurs while examining the licensing and policy barriers that disproportionately impact women vendors.

Immigrants in the U.S. Economy: Overcoming Hurdles, Yet Still Facing Barriers

January 27, 2025
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.

The Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Mass Deportation: What’s at Risk in New York

January 23, 2025
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 state.

Personal Narrative Bank: IRI’s Four Years of Research on Immigrants’ Challenges to Medicaid Enrollment

December 2, 2024
IRI's four years of research on immigrants' experiences with Medicaid enrollment highlights the barriers many immigrants face in accessing health coverage, including language and documentation challenges, discrimination and difficulties navigating complex systems.

Immigrants Are a Vital Part of America’s Future

October 3, 2024
Immigrants are a vital part of America’s future, helping to drive economic growth, strengthening the workforce, and creating opportunities that benefit communities across the country.

Street Vendors of New York

September 17, 2024
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.

Immigrants in Buffalo: Plenty of Room for Growth

September 10, 2024
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.

Black Immigrant College Graduates: Where they live and where they work

July 22, 2024
A demographic and economic profile of Black immigrant college graduates in the United States, highlighting where they live, the industries they work in, and the important contributions they make to communities and the economy.