The House of Representatives voted Friday to expel Republican Rep. George Santos of New York following a critical ethics report into his conduct that accused him of converting campaign donations for his own use. He was only the sixth member in House history to be ousted by his colleagues. The vote in favor of expulsion … Read more
Beleaguered Congressman-elect George Santos was reportedly sworn in Tuesday despite spiraling investigations by federal and local prosecutors into his campaign spending and lies about his family history, resume and background. New York’s new Republican congressman refused to answer questions from reporters on and off Capitol Hill, including one about plans to resign. Santos was seen … Read more
After NY1 News reported last week that hundreds of asylum-seeking immigrants in New York are spending hours in the cold waiting for their appointments, the crisis appears to be deepening. And it is that, eager to one day regularize their status, immigrants navigate the complicated legal system even if it involves overcoming many adversities. Just … Read more
If possible! At 66 years of age, Colombian Luis Gil has been working in construction in the country for three decades, but because he does not have legal residence in the country, he says that he has gone through an ordeal. “Discrimination in jobs, in income, they also discriminate against people who do not have … Read more
A group of immigrants and activists left early Tuesday for the nation’s capital to pressure Democratic senators for immigration reform. “This morning, hundreds of our members boarded buses to Washington DC to demand that Congress fulfill its promise to invest in our communities before the holidays,” reads in part a message on social media from … Read more
Immigrants and activists march through the streets of New York demanding that the immigration reform promised by the Democratic party be fulfilled. The 11-mile march, which began in the morning at the statue of Frederick Douglass located on 110th Street in Harlem and extended to Times Square, will end in the afternoon at Grand Army … Read more
The infrastructure bill will bring billions of dollars to New York to help fund transportation projects statewide. This includes about $ 10.5 billion dollars earmarked for the MTA. Meanwhile, in a statement, Governor Hochul responded to the bill’s passage, saying, “New York will be able to make critical investments in our roads, bridges and transit. … Read more
This Friday morning, the largest naturalization ceremony to date was held at Lincoln Center in Manhattan. 200 immigrants from 46 countries naturalized as US citizens on Citizenship Day in New York. To start #ConstitutionWeek the @DHSgov Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas today welcomed 200 #NewUSCitizens originating from 46 countries in the iconic @LincolnCenter of New York, in … Read more