El Diario Endorses Latino Insurgents in NY Primary
New York’s biggest Spanish language paper is hoping for fresh blood in the New York State legislature.
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Lawyers Aid Undocumented Filipino Immigrants
A group of Filipino lawyers is providing free legal clinics to help their community navigate a complicated immigration system.
Democratic Women Rally Behind Ecuadorean-American Candidate in Queens Race
Supporters of Francisco Moya stress respect for women in his campaign for the N.Y. Assembly. His opponent, Hiram Monserrate is attempting a comeback after being forced to leave the N.Y. State Senate after a conviction in a domestic case.
Fear a Way of Life for Many Hispanic Immigrants on Staten Island
The Hispanic community in Port Richmond has welcomed increased police presence on Castleton and Port Richmond Avenues, the epicenter of recent hate crimes on Staten Island.
Staten Island Hate Crimes: An Investigation by El Diario/La Prensa
The Spanish-language daily has just published a series of reports on the recent wave of attacks on Mexican immigrants living on Staten Island.
Deportations of Undocumented Immigrants Increase Under Obama
The federal government is sending conflicting signals about its deportation policies. Recently, WNYC reported on the human side of deportation in a story about a couple snagged by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement Fugitive Operations team.
South Asian Immigrants Celebrate Culture in NYC
At a street fair in Queens, the multifaceted South Asian community came together for a celebration of art and music, but also to talk about pressing issues in their community like foreclosures and domestic violence.
Hunting for Good Journalism About Immigration
A journalism website highlights well-written stories about immigration. But ethnic media coverage is left on the sidelines.
After Judge’s Ruling on Arizona Immigration Law, New Yorkers Renew Call for Reform
A federal injunction against parts of Arizona’s new immigration law leaves immigrants in New York and their supporters unsatisfied.
Canada Increasingly a Gateway for Undocumented Polish Immigrants Entering the U.S.
An uptick in illegal crossings by Polish immigrants highlights immigration issues along the northern U.S. border.