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Great News! Documented won a Deadline Club Award in the category of Science, Technology, Medical or Environmental Reporting for our story “Nothing to Go Back to”: How Climate Change Is Driving Migrants From Their Homes to NYC, reported by Jazzmin Jiwa, Carla Mandiola and Malick Gai. It examines how climate disasters are increasingly fueling migration to the United States and shaping the experiences of migrants arriving in New York City. Read the full story at the link in bio. #documented #nyc #immigrants

For the Haitian immigrants preparing Brooklyn’s 7th annual Haitian Culture Day Parade, this year’s celebration carried an urgent and resolute message that went far beyond music and dance. Haitian immigrants across the United States face growing uncertainty over their legal future in this country. More than 350,000 Haitians are in the U.S. under Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, but their status remains in limbo after the Trump administration moved to terminate the country’s designation. TPS protects immigrants from deportation and allows them to work legally in the United States Against that backdrop, this year’s parade became an empowered celebration and a public assertion of belonging. “We chose ‘We Belong’ to honor our vibrant community, especially to highlight the beauty of our heritage, the history, the contributions of our people, especially in New York City,” said Porez Luxama, president of the nonprofit Life of Hope, which provides vocational skills and other services to immigrants in Brooklyn. Read more at the link in bio. #documented #nyc #immigrant

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New sweeping changes to federal immigration policy will make it harder for hundreds of thousands of immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking, and other forms of abuse to obtain visas and green cards, according to lawyers and advocates. The revised policy guidance will significantly restrict immigrant survivors’ ability to seek relief under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Advocates say the changes are unprecedented in the program’s history, adding that it forces testimony from survivors to undergo more scrutiny than information from their abusers, and removes some crucial confidentiality protections. Providing extensive evidence can often be difficult for immigrant survivors given the realities of abusive situations, where evidence can often be lost, destroyed or left behind when a survivor flees for safety. While the impacts of the policy changes are unfolding, advocates and lawyers predict that fewer applications will be approved going forward, and that immigrant survivors will be more reluctant to seek relief. Read the full story at the link in bio. #documented #nyc #immigrants

For those at risk of ICE detention, preparation is crucial — that’s why we created this printable guide to help you plan ahead. The most important thing is to stay safe, protect your rights, and make sure your family is cared for in case of an emergency. Download the full guide in your language at the link in bio.

Across New York City, rapid response and ICE Watch groups have sprung up to document and respond to immigration enforcement agents detaining community members. But before and after the agents leave, the community can step in. From organizing neighbors into a group chat, to helping them make plans in case they're arrested by ICE — New Yorkers can help support the city's immigrant community. Read the full guide at the link in bio. #documented #nyc #immigrants

Rogers Burgers (@rogersburgersnyc ), a Flatbush burger joint, has been serving Caribbean-inspired food in a pop-up at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, mixing burgers, pikliz and storytelling to introduce kids and families to new flavors. The residency is part of an effort to help small, immigrant-owned businesses grow and reach new audiences in New York. Rogers Burgers’ residency at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum runs through June. Tap the link in bio to read more.

New Neighbors Partnership (@newneighborspartnership ) brought together more than a dozen mothers and their families for a community baby shower ahead of Mother’s Day, offering donations, food, photos, and access to support networks for the new New Yorkers and their babies. The Brooklyn-based organization supports newly arrived immigrant families. Beyond creating a space for celebration, those who spoke with Documented said the nonprofit fosters a sense of community that helps families navigate life in a new country through support and connection that transcends language. Jaqueline Espinales, a mother of two from Nicaragua who arrived in New York in 2023, said she was connected to NNP and met families who — like her — had lived the immigrant experience. Some families helped Espinales adapt to the city by offering practical tips, like navigating the subway system or understanding school resources for her 13-year-old. Through NNP’s clothing partnership program, she was also connected with a local family who shared hand-me-down clothing. “They would give me a box full of clothes. They also gave me a used laptop that was in really good condition. It has been a great help because I can’t work during the weekdays [because of her new baby],” Espinales said. “My husband works in construction at the moment, so this is a huge help.” Photos and videos courtesy of New Neighbors Partnership. Read the full story at the link in bio. #documented #nyc #immigrants #mothersday

En esta Semana Nacional de las Bibliotecas, queremos recordarte todos los recursos disponibles en las bibliotecas públicas de Nueva York. 📚 💳 Puedes acceder a servicios de asistencia legal, clases de inglés, eventos culturales y muchos otros recursos. Todos los servicios son gratis y están disponibles para todos los neoyorquinos, independientemente de su estatus migratorio. Lee nuestro artículo para conocer qué necesitas para solicitar tu tarjeta de biblioteca. #immigrants #nyc #documented

Two TD Bank parking lots along Northern Boulevard in Queens have become staging points for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, prompting protests and vocal pushback from local community members. A spokesperson for TD Bank said the bank was not being paid for the use of its lots, and was not given advance notice of operations, but that the lots were open during banking hours. “They basically said there’s not much they can do because the parking lot is not fenced in,” said New York State Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas, whose district includes Jackson Heights. She said the bank’s apparent apathy to ICE’s presence was “unsatisfactory.” Read the full story at the link in bio. #documented #nyc #immigrants

After five long months in immigration detention, Allan Marrero is finally free. But a larger battle continues. “It’s not over yet for the thousands of people that are still detained,” he told Documented. “My brothers and sisters that are still detained. That’s the message — that I want to be able to lift my voice up and continue with the fight for others that are still wrongfully detained in the system.” Dozens of church members stood by Marrero and his husband as politicians, city officials, and religious leaders spoke on the significance of his freedom and detention at 26 Federal Plaza, which was first reported by Documented in December. Read the full story at the link in bio. #documented #nyc #immigrants

Coba Pizzeria (@coba_pizzeria ), a pizza joint in Queens, is serving up pies with a Mexican twist. Chef and co-owner Oscar Acatecalt tops his pizzas with marinara and mozzarella, then adds pineapple and al pastor — pork marinated in guajillo chili, achiote, and a blend of spices from his family’s secret recipe. Once baked, the pies are finished with cilantro, onions, and guacamole. For Cinco de Mayo, he experiments even further — adding street-style sweet corn or topping a pie with spicy grilled chicken, mango, and habanero. Acatecalt, 33, opened the Long Island City spot in January with his wife, Gisell Perez, and her father, Candido. Their goal: to bring the flavors Acatecalt grew up with in the state of Puebla, in Mexico, to New York. “I want to serve people good, safe food,” he said. Queens felt like the perfect place for his fusion pizzas. “The diversity here means people are open to trying different cultures and flavors, and they really appreciate creative food,” Perez said. Will you try them? Let us know which one is your favorite in the comments. Read the full story at the link in bio. #documented #nyc #immigrants