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Aged out and undocumented

May 14th, 2013  |  by  |  published in Features, News, Video | Leave A Comment »

Aged out and undocumented

With current immigration legislation looming in Congress, Nesbitt and Crichlow continue their push for the rights of the children of recruited professionals and their right to documentation.

Autism definition to change

May 14th, 2013  |  by  |  published in News, Video | Leave A Comment »

Autism definition to change

The Center for Disease Control estimates that today 1 child in 88 is autistic.

Staying put after Sandy’s destruction

May 9th, 2013  |  by  |  published in News, Slideshows | Leave A Comment »

Beacon of Hope New York, a grassroots Sandy recovery group founded by Dee and Scott McGrath, at a rally in New Dorp Beach, Staten Island. The McGraths formed the non-profit advocacy group as a way to provide assistance to those displaced by Hurricane Sandy and to push local residents to stay and rebuild. Photo courtesy of Beacon of Hope New York.

“New Yorkers, we take care of ourselves,” said Dee McGrath.

Filipino restaurants thrive in secret

May 9th, 2013  |  by  |  published in Features, Video | Leave A Comment »

Filipino restaurants thrive in secret

With all the sushi bars, Chinese dim sum joints and Korean BBQ grills in New York City, some Asian cuisines have yet to proclaim themselves beyond the immigrant enclaves.

A farm grows in Bushwick

May 9th, 2013  |  by  |  published in Audio, Features | Leave A Comment »

Lee Mandell is the Founder & Chief Hydroponicist of Boswyck Farms. Photo by Gabrielle A. Wright

Boswyck Farms suggests communities take initiative by building water-efficient gardens in rooms, food co-ops and pantries.

Oakwood Beach residents mull home buyout plan

May 6th, 2013  |  by  |  published in News, Video | Leave A Comment »

Oakwood Beach resident Bill Bye's home suffered massive damage from flooding during Hurricane Sandy, destroying all of his belongings including clothes, furniture, pictures and a brand new 42-inch TV. After 30 years in the beach community on Staten Island's eastern shore, Bye is moving out. He plans on participating in Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's home buyout program that will give homeowners 100 percent of their home's pre-storm value. Photo by Timothy Weisberg.

The state has allocated $171 million to buy homes in low-lying areas, and state officials project they will spend as much as $400 million on home buyouts.

Advice columnist for the undocumented

May 2nd, 2013  |  by  |  published in Audio, Features | Leave A Comment »

Angy Rivera (right) with fellow NYSYLC member Maria Jaime in Albany. Photo by Daniella Silva

In October 2010, Angy Rivera created Ask Angy, the first and only advice column for undocumented youth.

Thriving with cystic fibrosis

April 29th, 2013  |  by  |  published in Features, Video | Leave A Comment »

Thriving with cystic fibrosis

Off the field, keeping Tiernan’s lungs as healthy as possible has been her family’s priority since her diagnosis.

NYC homeless youth population at a record high

April 29th, 2013  |  by  |  published in Audio, News | Leave A Comment »

Kelron McJunkin, 20, stands in front of a mural at Covenant House New York. The homeless youth shelter has been his home since August of 2012. Covenant House has 108 beds, and there are more than 21,000 homeless youth living in homeless shelters across the city.
Photo by Breana Jones

These youth continue to function in society, hiding the issue of their homelessness to the outside world.

Immigrant families torn apart by visa backlogs

April 23rd, 2013  |  by  |  published in News, Video | Leave A Comment »

Immigrant families torn apart by visa backlogs

Out of the seven countries with the worst family visa backlogs, five are in Asia