The long, cruel history of the latest attack on immigrants
Trump’s revived “public charge” rule lets officials weigh food stamps and Medicaid in green card decisions. The idea is older than the country.
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Mamdani sues feds over rule weighing public benefits in immigration cases
A new federal rule taking effect Friday lets immigration officers weigh Medicaid, SNAP and housing aid when deciding who can get a green card or visa. NYC and New York state filed separate lawsuits to stop it.
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Between two languages: Asian immigrant women and youth connect across generations in writing workshop
A KAFSC program paired older immigrant women learning English with Korean American teens reconnecting with their heritage, resulting in a new book.
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A fake controversy over Mamdani’s role in the commemoration helps obscure a real threat from the White House.
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Free backpack and school supply giveaways in NYC
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The Supreme Court’s mail-in sleight of hand
The high court lets Trump move forward with subverting the midterms while sidestepping whether his actions are lawful
Back-to-school reminder: Are your child’s vaccines up to date?
NYC requires students to be vaccinated for school or childcare — here’s what to know, and where to find free or low-cost care.
AOC is freezing her eggs. Your questions on the process, answered
A local fertility specialist answers questions about the costs, medications and decisions involved in preserving fertility.
What will it take for NYC to have a comfortable housing market?
City-mandated preliminary report looks beyond today’s emergency to what a sustainable housing future would require.
What to know about NY’s new legal aid for unaccompanied minors
The state funding will cover legal services for about 1,400 unaccompanied minors as a federal contract lapsed.
