Tag: new york immigration coalition

Posted on

NYC Public Advocate Debate: March 28

The New York Immigration Coalition invites you a debate among candidates for NYC Public Advocate, one of the three citywide offices, all of which are up for election in 2013. The Public Advocate could use his/her office to stand up and fight for the rights of ordinary New Yorkers and underserved immigrant communities. Come hear what the candidates have to say about their engagement with the diverse and growing immigrant communities of NYC.

Sponsored by:
The New York Immigration Coalition
Minkwon Center for Community Action
La Fuente
Arab American Association of New York
New Immigrant Community Empowerment
Queens Community House
La Union
Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights
El Centro del Inmigrante
Russian American Voter Education League
(final sponsor list still in formation)

For information or to RSVP, please contact Jonathan Vidal at [email protected]. For sponsorship, contact Manny Castro at [email protected].

Posted on

CORRECTION – Sandy Resources and FEMA Application Deadline: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27th, 2013

**CORRECTION**

As of today, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that FEMA has also given New York a 30-day extension for applying for individual assistance. In addition, FEMA has extended access to its Transitional Sheltering Assistance program, by 14 days. That will allow New Yorkers to stay in hotels through February 9 (check-out is Sunday, February 10th) if their homes were damaged by the storm.

DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR FEMA BENEFITS HAS BEEN EXTENDED: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27th, 2013
Click HERE to apply for FEMA disaster assistance.

Dear Friends,

As our community is still struggling because of immigration status restrictions on disaster relief benefits, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) continues to call on the Mayor and Governor to make more relief assistance available to all New Yorkers.  Our colleagues at the New York Disaster Interfaith Services (NYDIS) are working hard through their Unmet Needs Roundtable to make funds available to support immigrants who do not qualify because of these restrictions. In addition, the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) has taken some steps to assist organizations working with immigrants.  But more needs to be done.  We will keep you posted on future developments.

Despite the limitations on existing benefits for Sandy victims, this link will give you a list of resources that are currently available.

If you have any questions, requests, or concerns please reach out to Manny Castro at [email protected] or (212) 627-2227 x 246.

Posted on

NYIC Holiday Party Dec. 13

You’re Invited to

The New York Immigration Coalition

Holiday Party
and Annual Meeting

Thursday, December 13 at 6pm

Korean-American Association of Greater New York
145 W. 24th Street, 6th Floor

Join us for the election of the NYIC Board of Directors to reflect with friends
on the year past; and to re-energize ourselves for the year ahead.

Please RSVP at [email protected] or by calling and leaving a message at 212-627-2227 x 242 with all your information by December 10, 2011

Posted on

NYIC Town Hall Meeting on DACA

Town Hall Meeting on
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

Learn more about Deferred Action and where to get help with your application

11:00 – 12:30, Sunday, October 7, 2012
LaGuardia Community College
31-10 Thomson Avenue
(Enter Community Entrance on Van Dam Street & 47th Avenue)
Long Island City, New York

  Please Join Host
Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney

and her special guest:

Congressman Luis V. Gutierrez

Along with Representatives of

American Immigration Lawyers Association
CUNY Citizenship Now
New York Immigration Coalition
& United States Citizen and Immigration Service

To view the flyer please click here.

Posted on

Free Training: September 11th Victim Compensation Fund

Tuesday, May 8, 2012
10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.

Did you know that Congress reopened and funded the September 11th Victims Compensation Fund for $2.775 billion to help to provide compensation for economic and non-economic loss to individuals or relatives of deceased individuals who were killed or physically injured as a result of the terrorist-related aircraft crashes of September 11, 2001?  Come find out how people in your community might be eligible under this important program!

Go here for all the details on this event.  Register for this training here.