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2018
December
- City and Robin Hood Announce New "Know Your Rights" Forums for Immigrant Communities & Workers
December 18, 2018 - Coalition of 32 Cities & Municipalities, Led by New York City and Chicago, Submit Comment in Opposition to Trump Administration's "Public Charge" Proposed Policy Change
December 11, 2018 - City of New York Submits Comment in Opposition to Trump Administration's Proposed Changes to "Public Charge" Rule
December 11, 2018
November
- City Encourages Brooklyn residents to Visit Bay Ridge Community Resource Fair on Saturday, December 1
November 29, 2018
October
- Mayor Announces Up To 475,000 Immigrant New Yorkers Could Be Harmed By Trump's "Public Charge" Proposal
October 11, 2018
September
- On Citizenship Day, De Blasio Administration Launches New Campaign to Promote Naturalization and Civic Engagement Among Immigrant Communities
September 17, 2018 - De Blasio Administration Allocates $4.1 Million To Provide Legal Assistance For Migrant Children And Separated Families
September 17, 2018
August
- Mayor Announces New Updates For IDNYC, Further Expanding Access For New Yorkers
August 3, 2018 - Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs and United Chinese Associan of Brooklyn Launch IDNYC "Pop-Up" Enrollment Site in Bensonhurst
August 1, 2018
May
- Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs Announce Launch of We Speak NYC with New Season of English Language Learning Programs
May 9, 2018 - Mayor de Blasio Appoints Nisha Agarwal as Senior Advisor to Deputy Mayor Thompson and Appoints Bitta Mostofi as Commissioner of Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs
May 2, 2018
April
- City Kicks-off 15th Annual Immigrant Heritage Week
April 16, 2018 - CPC and MOIA Jointly Hold Immigrant Resrouce Fair
April 12, 2018 - Mayor Bill de Blasio Urges The Department Of Homeland Security To Extend TPS For Nepal
April 2, 2018
March
- Mayor's Office Of Immigrant Affairs And City Council Announce NYC Immigrant Information Desk To Connect New Yorkers To City Services And Resources
March 29, 2018 - City Announces Expansion of ActionNYC Outreach and Immigration Legal Services in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens
March 26, 2018 - Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs Releases First-Ever Annual Report, Highlighting Administration's Work to Make NYC Most Immigrant-Inclusive City in America
March 19, 2018 - De Blasio Administration Urges Eligible DACA And TPS Recipients to Avoid Any Interruptions in Immigration Status
March 16, 2018 - Statement from Bitta Mostofi, Acting Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, on Urgency of Dream Act Legislation
March 5, 2018 - Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, Representatives Joe Crowley and Grace Meng Hold Community Resource Fair in Flushing, Queens
March 4, 2018
February
January
- Readout: City Officials, Latin American Consuls General Urge Congress to Pass Legislation Protecting Dreamers and TPS Holders
January 24, 2018 - City Leaders Call on Trump Administration to End Policy Restricting Health Care Access for Detained Unaccompanied Children
January 23, 2018 - New Yorkers Need a Dream Act: Over 470,000 in NYC Could Directly or Indirectly Benefit, According to New Analysis
January 18, 2018 - New York City Joins Amicus Brief filed on behalf of 24 jurisdictions, and additional organizations, in support of nationwide injunction of Byrne Jag conditions
January 9, 2018
2017
December
November
- De Blasio Administration and Hispanic Federation Host Dreamer Dinner to Show Thanks and Renew Calls for Passage of the Dream Act
November 20, 2017 - Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs and New York Public Library Launch Permanent IDNYC Entrollment Center at Staten Island's St. George Branch
November 8, 2017
October
- Readout: Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affais Acting Commissioner Bitta Mostofi Addresses M.A.S. Sheepsheard Bay Islamic Community Center
October 28, 2017 - Statement from Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs Acting Commissioner Bitta Mostofi on President Trump's Executive Order on Refugee Admissions
October 27, 2017 - Mayor's Office Kicks Off Campaign to Save TPS
October 26, 2017 - Statement from Acting Commissioner of Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs Bitta Mostofi on Federal Attempts to Limit Transparency and Violate Individuals' Privacy
October 25, 2017 - Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs and Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York Launch IDNYC "Pop-Up" Enrollment Site at Bayside
October 17, 2017 - Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs and APNA Brooklyn Community Center Launch IDNYC "Pop-Up" Enrollment Site in Brooklyn
October 10, 2017
September
- City Launches "Access HRA" Desks at IDNYC Centers to Create Community Entrypoint for Essential Benefits
September 28, 2017 - City Holds Day of Action to Bring Information and Resources to NYC's 30,000 Dreamers
September 8, 2017 - Readout: First Lady McCray, City Leaders Dine With Dreamers at Gracie Mansion
September 13, 2017 - Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs and Council Member Fernando Cabrera Launch IDNYC "Pop-Up" Enrollment Site in Morris Heights
September 1, 2017
August
- Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs and Assembly Member Sepúlveda Launch IDNYC "Pop-Up" Enrollment Site in Parkchester
August 8, 2017
July
- De Blasio Administration Announces NYCitizenship Expansion to all Five Boroughs with $1.6 Million Funding in Second Year
July 20, 2017 - Fact Sheet: Expanding Language Access at City Agencies
July 6, 2017
June
- Family-Friendly Summer Fun: Mayor Announces New IDNYC Benefits
June 27, 2017 - NYIC, Elected Officials, Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, Faith Leaders, Labor and Community Groups Call for Haitian TPS Extension
June 11, 2017
May
- City Leaders Announce New IDNYC Pop-Up Site at United Sherpa Association
May 31, 2017 - NYC Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, Department Of Cultural Affairs' Public Artist in Residence Tania Bruguera Launches "CycleNews"
May 30, 2017 - City Announces Major Expansion of ActionNYC Immigration Legal Services at NYC Health + Hospitals and Community Organizations
May 04, 2017
April
- Readout: Commissioner Agarwal Presents Certificates of Recognition to International Refugee Assistace Project and Yemeni American Merchants Association
April 23, 2017 - During Immigrant Heritage Week, City Announces New Guide Offering Step-by-step Advice for Immigrant Entrepreneurs, Planning, Launching, or Growing Small Business
April 18, 2017 - Mayor de Blasio, Speaker Mark-Viverito, Commissioner Agarwal Kick-Off 14th Annual Immigrants Heritage Week
April 17, 2017
March
- Mayor de Blasio, Speaker Mark-Viverito, Chancellor Fariña and Immigrant Affairs Commissioner Agarwal Announce Additional Immigration Guidance, Resources for Schools and Families
March 21, 2017 - City Leaders Launch IDNYC On The Go! Mobile Enrollment Van at New York City Football Club Home Opener
March 13, 2017
January
- Health Department, Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, and Human Resources Administration Launch My Vaccine Record, an Online Portal To Immunization Records For IDNYC Card Holders
January 19, 2017 - Mayor de Blasio and Speaker Mark-Viverito Announce IDNYC will Remain Free in Third Year
January 3, 2017
2016
November
- Message to Immigrant New Yorkers from Mayor de Blasio and Speaker Mark-Viverito, Including Resources for New York City Immigrants
November 17, 2016
October
- City Officials, Advocates Applaud de Blasio Administration's Call for Electoral Reforms
October 13, 2016 - Fact Sheet: Mayor de Blasio Calls on Albany to Make Elections Fairer and More Open for All
October 13, 2016 - City Hall Teams Up With Urban Justice Center's Street Vendor Project for #NoshTheVote to Help More New Yorkers Register to Vote in November Elections
October 11, 2016 - IDNYC, Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, and City, State and Federal Elected Officials Announce New IDNYC Pop-Up Enrollment Center on Roosevelt Island
October 11, 2016 - IDNYC, Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, Davidson Community Center, and Assembly Member Victor Pichardo Announce New Pop-Up Center in the Bronx
October 4, 2016
September
- IDNYC, the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, the Department of Education, and Assemblymember Harris Mark a New IDNYC Pop-Up Enrollment Center at Fort Hamilton High School
September 28, 2016 - de Blasio Administration Announces Community and Media Outreach Efforts Across City to Counter Wave of Negative Rhetoric Targeting Muslim Communities
September 26, 2016 - Mayor de Blasio Expands Voter Registration Forms to Include Six New Languages, Ensuring Most Limited English Proficient New Yorkers Can More Easily Vote at the Polls in November
September 20, 2016 - IDNYC's Week of Action Partners
September 21, 2016 - Deputy Mayor Richard Buery and Commissioner Nisha Agarwal Announce New Benefits for the IDNYC Program
September 21, 2016
August
- de Blasio Administration Launches Education Initiative for DACA-eligible Immigrants
LA ADMINISTRACIÓN DE BLASIO LANZA INICIATIVA DE EDUCACIÓN PARA INMIGRANTES ELEGIBLES PARA DACA
August 26, 2016 - First Comprehensive Independent Evaluation of Nation's Largest Municipal ID Program Shows IDNYC Necessity for New Yorkers.
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August 18, 2016 - NYCHA, IDNYC Announce New Partnership To Expand IDNYC Benefits to Public Housing Residents Citywide.
August 2, 2016
July
- Mayor de Blasio Launches Voter Registration Forms in Five New Languages, Expanding Access to Voting
July 14, 2016 - Readout: The Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) Hosts Roundtable at CUNY's Center for Community and Ethnic Media to Inform New York City Immigrants About Their Rights and Key City Services
July 8, 2016
June
May
- Mayor de Blasio Opens Padilla Support Center to Provide Training for Lawyers Representing Immigrant Defendants
May 27, 2016 - MOIA Statement: Texas v. United States order and DACA recipients
May 20, 2016 - ActionHealthNYC Announces Two New Enrollment Locations
May 19, 2016 - MOIA Applauds Board of Regents Decision to Grant Professional Licenses to DACA Recipients
May 17, 2016 - Statement from Mayor de Blasio on Reports of Future ICE Raids Planned for May and June
May 12, 2016 - "With DACA It's Possible" – New Multilingual Campaign Introduces New Yorkers to DACA Benefits, Including Access to Health Care
May 5, 2016 - NYC Health Care Program for Uninsured Immigrant New Yorkers Begins Enrollment
May 3, 2016
April
- Comment: Board of Regents: Professional Licensure and Certification in Teaching and Educational Leadership Service
April 22, 2016 - City Announces Additional Benefits for IDNYC Cardholders Through New Integrations With NYC Health + Hospitals and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
April 21, 2016 - Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs Announces Launch of NYCitizenship Services
April, 19, 2016 - As Oral Arguments Begin, New York City Leads the Call for Supreme Court to Rule in Favor of President Obama's Executive Action on Immigration
April, 18, 2016 - Mayor de Blasio, Immigrant Affairs Commissioner Agarwal Announce 13th Annual Immigrant Heritage Week Celebration
April, 17, 2016
March
- Mayor de Blasio Files Amicus Brief with U.S. Supreme Court Alongside More than 100 Cities in Support of President Obama's Executive Action on Immigration.
March 8, 2016 - Transcript: Mayor Bill de Blasio Hosts Press Conference Call with Fellow Mayors on National Immigration Action
March 8, 2016
February
- Readout: Deputy Mayor Buery and Commissioner Agarwal Host Roundtable with Community and Ethnic Media on ActionNYC (in PDF)
February 24, 2016 - Readout and Fact Sheet: Mayor De Blasio, Council Speaker Mark-Viverito, Immigrant Affairs Commissioner Agarwal Host Roundtable with Community and Ethnic Media
February 17, 2016
- Mayor de Blasio Announces NYC Commission on Human Rights First Such Agency in Major U.S. City to Issue U And T Visa Certifications
February 9, 2016
January
- Mayor Bill de Blasio and Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito Announce Expansion Of New York City's Outreach and Engagement with Community Media
January 27, 2016
2015
December
- Mayor de Blasio and Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito Announce Continuing and Expanded Benefits for Year Two of IDNYC Program
December 14, 2015 - Mayor Bill de Blasio Announces Launch of ActionNYC
December 14, 2015 - Transcript: Mayor de Blasio Delivers Keynote Address at National Immigration Integration Conference
December 14, 2015 - Statements from Mayor Bill de Blasio, Corporation Counsel Zachary W. Carter and Immigrant Affairs Commissioner Nisha Agarwal on Supreme Court's Review of President Obama's Immigration Executive Action
December 4, 2015
October
September
- Pope Francis Officially an Honorary Resident of New York City
September 25, 2015 - Mayor's Office Announces Partnership with City Libraries to Develop "NYCitizenship" Initiative, Kicks Off Week of Events to Help New Yorkers Become Citizens
September 17, 2015
August
- HHC Lincoln Medical Center Helps More Than 30,000 City Residents Apply for IDNYC at Bronx's Largest Enrollment Office
August 27, 2015
July
- Transcript: Six Months After Launch, Mayor de Blasio and Speaker Mark-Viverito Announce Over 400,000 New Yorkers Have IDNYC Cards
July 27, 2015 - Mayor de Blasio Introduces IDNYC Veteran Designation and Benefits
July 14, 2015 - NYC Department of Cultural Affairs and Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs Announce Tania Bruguera as Artist-in-Residence
July 14, 2015
June
- New York City and The United Nations Partner-up on IDNYC
June 15, 2015 - De Blasio Administration and USCIS Announce New Partnership To Establish "New Americans Corners" At Libraries Across The City
June 10, 2015
May
- De Blasio Administration Announces Multifaceted Effort to Address Labor Abuses and Health Risks at City's Nail Salons
May 15, 2015
April
- Mayor de Blasio, Immigrant Affairs Commissioner Agarwal Kick Off 12th Annual Immigrant Heritage Week Celebration
April 17, 2015
January
- Mayors de Blasio and Garcetti Announce Mayoral Coalition to File Amicus Brief in Support of President Obama's Executive Action on Immigration Reform
January 23, 2015 - Los alcaldes de Blasio y Garcetti anuncian Coalición para enviar amicus en apoyo a acción ejecutiva del Presidente Obama para reforma migratoria
January 23, 2015 - De Blasio Administration Announces Activation of IDNYC Plan to Handle High Demand
January 13, 2015 - La administración de Blasio activa plan para manejar alta demanda de IDNYC
January 13, 2015 - Transcript: Mayor Bill de Blasio and Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito Launch IDNYC, The Country's Most Ambitious Municipal Identification Program
January 12, 2015 - Health Department and Human Resources Administration Launch New Ad Campaign to Encourage New Yorkers to Sign Up for Health Insurance Before the February 15 Deadline
January 8, 2015 - De Blasio Administration, New York City Council, City's Three Public Library Systems Announce IDNYC Integration With Library Cards
January 6, 2015 - La administración de Blasio, el Concejo Municipal y sistemas públicos anuncian integración de IDNYC con tarjetas de bibliotecas
January 6, 2015
2014
December
- Mayor de Blasio, Police Commissioner Bratton, Immigrant Affairs Commissioner Agarwal Announce Acceptance of IDNYC as Valid Identification by NYPD
December 19, 2014
- Mayor de Blasio, Commissioner Steven Banks and Commissioner Nisha Agarwal Announce Full Eligibility Criteria and Operational Details of IDNYC
December 5, 2014
November
- Mayors of Many US Cities to Convene in New York City at Summit on Implementation of Executive Order on Immigration
November 20, 2014
- Alcaldes de todo el país se reunirán en Nueva York para cumbre sobre implementación de Orden ejecutiva de inmigración
November 20, 2014
- El alcalde de Blasio promulga leyes que reducen cooperación de la Ciudad con deportaciones de la Oficina federal de Inmigración y Aduanas
November 14, 2014
October
September
- Mayor de Blasio Announces NYC Municipal ID to Give Access to 1-Year Free Memberships at 33 of The City's Most Acclaimed Cultural Institutions
September 18, 2014
- Mayor de Blasio Announces the Launch of the National 'Cities for Citizenship' Effort with Mayors Emanuel and Garcetti
September 17, 2014
- El alcalde de Blasio anuncia lanzamiento de iniciativa nacional Cities for Citizenship con los alcaldes Emanuel y Garcetti
September 17, 2014
July
June
May
April
- Mayor de Blasio, Immigrant Affairs Commissioner Nisha Agarwal Kick Off The 11th Annual Immigrant Heritage Week Celebration
April 17, 2014
- El alcalde de Blasio y la comisionada de Asuntos Migratorios lanzan 11ma celebración anual de la Semana de los inmigrantes
April 17, 2014
February
- With Three Appointments, Mayor de Blasio Builds Out Leadership Team Dedicated To Expanding Opportunity For More New Yorkers
February 28, 2014