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NYC: Contractor fined $3.2 million for exploiting immigrant workers | Un contractuel reçoit une amende de 3,2 millions de dollars pour avoir exploité des travailleurs immigrés

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[column width=”47%” padding=”6%”] On February 17, New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer assessed $3.2 million in fines against K.S. Contracting Corporation and its owner, Paresh Shah, for cheating dozens of workers out of the prevailing wages and benefits they … Read More

Open Letter from City Council urges immigrants to remain calm and use city services

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By City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Immigration Committee Chair Carlos Menchaca and Council Member Daniel Dromm To New York City’s Immigrant Communities: During these uncertain times we must remind ourselves of who we are as a city and hold steadfast … Read More