Dependent on Immigrant Workforce, City Hospitality Industry Concerned About ICE Raids

By Mark Chiusano

On the same day last month that heavily armed federal agents gathered for a widely-publicized immigration raid in the Bronx, the New York City Hospitality Alliance sent out an email with the subject line “What To Do if ICE Knocks on Your Door.” 

For President Donald Trump’s new administration, the day was full of bombast, with new Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem riding along and talking about getting “dirtbags” off the streets.<Read More>



NY Elections, Census and Redistricting Update 2/10/25

 

By Jeff Wice, Jarret Berg, Alexis Marking & Michael Athy

This week: Upcoming Voter Registration/Change Deadline, Local Courts Resume Hearing State Voting Rights Challenges. Attorney General Preclears Local Poll Changes, Budget Hearing Proposals, Senate Elections Committee Meets; Congressional Election Calendar Change; Electing N.Y.s Lt. Governor, Alabama Redistricting Trial

Voter Registration and Party Change Deadline is February 14th

Eligible New York voters must be enrolled in a political party to participate in a party … <Read More>


NY Elections, Census and Redistricting Update 1/27/25

 

 

By Jeff Wice, Jarret Berg, Alexis Marking & Alexis Lanzilotti

This week: New Nassau County Legislative Map, More on the Census Citizenship Question, Assembly to Consier Voting Bills, Report On Hispanic Children in the Census, Around the Nation- North Carolina & Louisiana,  Register Now for January 28th Census Conference

N.Y. VOTING RIGHTS ACT LIGITATION

Landmark Settlement in Coads et al. v. Nassau County & NY Communities for Change (NYCC) v. Nassau
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Mayor Appoints New City Charter Revision Commission

On December 12, 2024, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the individuals who have been appointed to review the New York City Charter. The team, referred to as the Charter Revision Commission (CRC), will review the entire New York City charter to ensure New York City’s municipal government addresses the needs of New Yorkers. The team will determine how the charter may be used to promote fair housing across the five boroughs. The formation … <Read More>


City Celebrates Renovations of Breukelen Basketball Courts in Brooklyn

On October 30, 2024, New York City Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue, in collaboration with other critical stakeholders, celebrated the renovation of the basketball courts at Breukelen Ballfield in East New York, Brooklyn This $1.8 million project was funded by the Joe and Clara Tsai Foundation’s Social Justice Fund. The fund provides neighborhoods facing acute levels of gun violence resources and recreation opportunities.