A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a workers’ bill of rights and outreach to immigrant workers.   

Sponsored by Council Member Shahana K. Hanif 

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to creating training on trauma-informed care for persons serving refugees, asylees, asylum seekers, and migrants 

Sponsored by Council Member Mercedees Narcisse 

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a workforce survey of migrants, including recent arrivals and asylum seekers, and to repeal such amendments upon the expiration thereof   

Sponsored by Council Member Carlina Rivera 

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a health survey of migrants, including recent arrivals and asylum seekers, and to repeal such amendments upon the expiration thereof 

Sponsored by Council Member Carlina Rivera 

Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, the New York for All Act (A.2328-A / S.3076-A), which would prohibit and regulate the discovery and disclosure of immigration status by New York state and local government entities.   

Sponsored by Council Member Shahana K. Hanif 

Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass and the Governor to sign A.170/S.999, also known as the Access to Representation Act, which establishes the right to legal counsel in immigration court proceedings and provides for the administration thereof. 

Sponsored by Council Member Crystal Hudson 

Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to introduce and pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation amending the tax law to authorize the City of New York to offer a tax credit for businesses to incentivize the creation of workforce development and training programs for newly arrived immigrants. 

Sponsored by Council Member Amanda Farías 

“Resources and Services for Newly Arrived Asylum Seekers” 

• Hearing Details and Video available here.  

• Committee Report, Public Testimony, and Hearing Transcript available here.   

“Examining the City’s Response and Delivery of Services to Migrants” 

• Hearing Details and Video available here.  

• Committee Report, Public Testimony, and Hearing Transcript available here.   

“Meeting the Needs of Asylum Seekers in New York City”

• Hearing Details and Video available here.  

• Committee Report, Public Testimony, and Hearing Transcript available here.   

“Emergency Shelters and Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Centers in New York City”

• Hearing Details and Video available here.  

• Committee Report, Public Testimony, and Hearing Transcript available here.   

“Legal Services for Asylum Seekers in New York City”  

• Hearing Details and Video available here.  

• Committee Report, Public Testimony, and Hearing Transcript available here.   

“The Experiences of Black Migrants in New York City”

• Hearing Details and Video available here.  

• Committee Report, Public Testimony, and Hearing Transcript available here.   

“Resources for Immigrant Youth Who Arrived to the United States as Unaccompanied Children”  

• Hearing Details and Video available here. 

• Committee Report, Public Testimony, and Hearing Transcript available here.