Tag: Queens

Cynthia Otero With Her Son Christian at New York Immigration Reform Rally - Photo: Cristina DC Pastor

In a City of Immigrants, Support for a Middle Path for the Undocumented

New Yorkers take a centrist position on immigration reform.

A Protest of Sex Trafficking - Photo: Ari Bronstein

Immigrant Sex Slavery Victims Would Get Help from NY Law

A landmark bill awaiting New York Governor David Paterson’s signature would vacate the prostitution charges for victims of sex trafficking.

Ryszard, a Polish immigrant, Ryszard spent a year on the street, now he is getting ready to return to Poland - Photo: Marcin Zurawicz

Polish Immigrant Elders Struggle to Make Every Dollar Count

Many older immigrants in New York City’s Polish community have lived on very modest incomes for years. The economic recession has exacerbated their situation, forcing some to make tough choices.

Loida Nicolas Lewis (in blue necklace) and grassroots activists.

Filipino Immigrant Community Prays For Peaceful Philippines Elections

Voters in the Philippines will use automated machines for the first time in Monday’s elections. Filipino Americans are nervous the system will fail, and the elections will be marred by corruption and violence.

Alma Ramos With Her Sons Bryan and David - Photo: Cristina DC Pastor
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May Day: Immigrants Urgently Call for Reform as Arizona’s Law Looms

Tens of thousands of immigrants and their supporters marched in favor of national immigration reform and against Arizona’s new “anti-immigrant” law.

Maha Attieh Points to a Census Poster in her Office - Photo: Sarah Kate Kramer

Arab Americans Struggle For Accurate Census Count

According to the 2000 Census, there were approximately 1.25 million people living in the United States who self-identified as Arab. But many advocates estimate the Arab American population to be three times that size—over 3.5 million.

A Filipino Nanny Sitting in New York's Central Park - Photo: Cristina Pastor

Filipino Nannies: Desired but Unprotected

Undocumented Filipino nannies are highly sought after among wealthy Manhattan families, but they have no protection from abuse.

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Between A Rock and A Hard Place: Asian Immigrants and Foreclosures in NYC

Asian immigrants in New York City continue to reel from the economic recession, particularly the aftermath of the housing market collapse.

A 20-feet Census form was put up in New York's Times Square - Photo: Census Bureau.

Dismal Census Participation in NYC: Immigrant Communities Among the Least Counted

Deep into the count, the city is still struggling to improve on its poor showing in the 2000 Census.

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Filipinos Divided Over Census According to Immigration Status

While Filipino Americans generally support the census, undocumented Filipino immigrants worry about giving out personal information.