Gothamist – “Mayor Adams has left no stone unturned to ensure that these new New Yorkers get the legal support necessary to thrive,” said Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs Commissioner Manuel Castro.

Councilmember Shahana Hanif, who chairs the immigration committee and has long criticized the administration for failing to help new migrants apply for asylum and work permits in large numbers, applauded the city’s latest efforts.

“For about a year, this plea had gone largely unanswered, with no new city funding dedicated to this issue in [fiscal years 2023 and 2024], and little operational support put in place,” Hanif said.

“I’ve been encouraged that in recent months, the tides have started to turn,” she added. [Read More]