Shane O’Brien

2 weeks ago | qns.com | Shane O’Brien

U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez has led nine members of New York’s Congressional delegation in a call for the New York state legislature to immediately pass the New York for All Act, which would largely prohibit state and local law enforcement from working with federal immigration authorities such as ICE. Velázquez and nine other New York congressional Democrats sent a letter to Gov.

2 weeks ago | politicsny.com | Shane O’Brien

Posted on Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas is condemning President Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard and Marine Corps to Los Angeles, calling him a “fascist” and describing the move as a response to growing public outrage over his administration’s immigration policies.

2 weeks ago | politicsny.com | Shane O’Brien

Posted on The New York State Legislature has passed legislation introduced by Assembly Member Catalina Cruz and State Sen. James Sanders prohibiting food stores and retail establishments from declining cash payments. The legislation, which aims to make sure that cash remains a valid form of payment in New York State, passed both houses of the state legislature at the end of May.

2 weeks ago | qns.com | Shane O’Brien

The New York State Legislature has passed legislation introduced by Assembly Member Catalina Cruz and State Sen. James Sanders prohibiting food stores and retail establishments from declining cash payments. The legislation, which aims to make sure that cash remains a valid form of payment in New York State, passed both houses of the state legislature at the end of May. Sanders who represents Queens neighborhoods in South Jamaica and Far Rockaway.

2 weeks ago | brownstoner.com | Shane O’Brien

A change to New York City rent voucher rules could save money by decreasing the need for homeless shelters. by Shane O’Brien, amNYAs New York City grapples with the ongoing housing crisis, CityFHEPS, a city-funded voucher program for low-income households, has played an increasingly prominent role in securing housing for some of the poorest residents in the city.