New York Dream Act

State Senator Klein Has Undocumented Youth’s Future in his Hands

Admin — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:30:31 +0000

Contact: Razeen Zaman, 347-323-4521, razeen@nysylc.org New York, NY. With only 19 days left in the legislative session, Senator Klein and other IDC members are keeping hostage the education of undocumented immigrant youth. Senator Klein and the other members of the Independent Democratic Caucus have raised concerns about the cost of providing state financial aid to undocumented youth through the …

New York Dream Act Day of Action – May 7, 2013

Admin — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:27:47 +0000

Join the NYS Dream Coalition, on Tuesday, May 7th, for the New York DREAM Act Day of Action in Albany, New York. *** Register at www.tinyurl.com/may7nyda *** NYDA Albany May 7

NYSYLC Report: Extending Tuition Benefits to Undocumented Immigrants Will Provide Economic and Social Benefits to New York State

Admin — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:00:54 +0000

For Immediate Release Contacts: Razeen Zaman, razeen@nysylc.org March 25, 2013 Jessica Rofé, jessica.rofe@nyu.edu Rebecca Phipps, rap412@nyu.edu NYSYLC Report: Extending Tuition Benefits to Undocumented Immigrants Will Provide Economic and Social Benefits to New York State NEW YORK— As the federal government moves forward on comprehensive immigration reform, New York State has the opportunity …

10 Things You Can Do To Pass the NY Dream Act!

Admin — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 03:52:11 +0000

Join Hands for State Financial Aid for ALL

Admin — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 02:07:04 +0000

Join us tomorrow Tuesday March 19th from 1-1:30pm as we create a human chain to surround Governor Cuomo's Manhattan office. A human chain is a safe and effective way to show him that we are united as advocates who believe that all people, regardless of their immigration status, have the right to go to college and realize their full potential.

Take Action For Education and Stand with Undocumented Youth

Admin — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:00:20 +0000

Today, 200+ people are in Albany taking action for the New York Dream Act. If you were not able to make it upstate, you can still take some actions supporting the passage of New York State financial aid for undocumented youth from home! 1. Take a picture with a poster saying any of the following: …

New York Undocumented Students Lobby State Legislature For College Financial Aid

Admin — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 01:45:26 +0000

PRESS RELEASE New York Undocumented Students Lobby State Legislature For College Financial Aid FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, March 5, 2013 Contact: Daniela Alulema at 646-472-9565 New York, NY. Hundreds of undocumented students and allies are in Albany today urging legislators to enact the NY DREAM Act (A02597/S2378) in 2013. The New York DREAM Act would …

Silver Introduces New Bill to assist Undocumented Youth

Admin — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:42:04 +0000

On Friday, August 17th, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver introduced a new bill that would provide financial aid to the thousands of undocumented youth attending college in New York.

Failure to pass New York Dream Act this session = over 3,500 youth left behind

Admin — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 00:07:01 +0000

Press Release Failure to pass New York Dream Act this session = over 3,500 youth left behind FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, June 22, 2012 Contact: Daniela Alulema, 646-472-9565, daniela@nysylc.org Razeen Zaman, 347-323-4521, razeen@nysylc.org New York, NY. After more than a year of fiercely advocating for the New York Dream Act, the New York State Youth …

Obama Administration’s Deferred Action for Undocumented Youth

Admin — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 13:30:11 +0000

On Friday June 15,2012 the Obama Administration issued a memorandum effective immediately ,which states that certain young people who were brought to the United States as young children, who do not present a risk to national security or public safety, and meet several key criteria will be considered for relief from removal from the country …