State lawmakers are alerting constituents and local community leaders that the deadline for completing the census has been moved yet again, and the sooner New Yorkers can file it, the better. As the deadline has been a moving target, “the final schedule still remains in flux,” according to Politico. “It’s […]
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Sepúlveda-Crespo bill would extend driving privileges to undocumented immigrants
Lawmakers, police departments and immigrant-rights groups are calling for legislation that would extend the ability to obtain a license to all New Yorkers — including undocumented immigrants. The bill, known as the Driver’s License Access and Privacy Act (S.8680/A.10273) is sponsored by Sen. Luis Sepúlveda, D-Bronx, and Assemblyman Marcos Crespo, D-Bronx. The […]
Senate bill would outlaw sanctuary cities in New York
The Senate has passed a bill that would prohibit cities in New York from flouting federal laws regarding sanctuary for undocumented immigrants. However, the legislation could face an uphill battle in the Assembly, according to the chair of the Governmental Operations Committee, where the bill resides. The New Yorkers Combating […]