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Poll: Most LIers support immigration reform: Written June 13, 2013 by VÍCTOR MANUEL RAMOS - NEWSDAY; Most Long Island voters support a broad federal immigration reform plan to strengthen enforcement while granting legal status to millions of immigrants, according to a new poll.

Major “Support” for Immigration Reform: Includes Same-Sex Couples: Written June 13, 2013 by Mike Clifford, Public News Service - NY; NEW YORK CITY - Just one day after the United States Senate took a critical vote to keep the immigration reform debate moving forward, a new poll has found overwhelming local support for a comprehensive overhaul. The new poll leaves little doubt on Long Island: It found that four out of five voters want to see a comprehensive reform plan passed that includes a path to citizenship.

Poll: 8 of 10 Long Islanders support immigration reform: Posted June 13, 2013 by Kevin Fung; A new poll found eight out of 10 Long Islanders support immigration reform. The poll was commissioned by several Long Island groups that advocate on behalf of immigrants. The plan being debated in the Senate would strengthen border security and revise guidelines for immigration. It would also require employers to verify worker status using an online computer verification system. The...

New NY Data: A “Tipping Point” in Senate Immigration Debate?: Written June 13, 2013 by Mike Clifford, Public News Service - NY; A new poll is expected to show major local support for comprehensive immigration reform. The full numbers are being released today, and local advocates say they will paint a big picture that's clear.

Long Island Immigration Reform Proponents Encouraged: Written June 12, 2013 by Carly Rome, Long Island Press; Long Island’s proponents of the immigration reform bill being debated in the U.S. Senate hailed Wednesday the results of a new poll showing that 80 percent of LI voters support the legislation.

Noticia: Lideres religiosos hablan sobre inmigracion: Posted June 12, 2013 by Kevin Fung; Representantes del islamismo, judaismo y cristianismo hablaron sobre la necesidad de una reforma migratoria.

Pete King would back citizenship “path,” but only with security stricter than Senate bill: Written June 5, 2013 by Joseph Straw; Daily News columnist Joseph Straw writes on Peter King's backing of pathway to citizenship.

Twitter & Facebook “Keeping Drive Alive” for Immigration Reform: Written May 17, 2013 by Mike Clifford, Public News Service - NY; Advocates in New York and the nation have been using social media in an effort to keep the immigration reform drive alive in Congress – and they believe it's working.

Grant to Immigration Group: Posted May 8, 2013 by Kevin Fung; Anton Newspapers mention.

Time to recognize strengths of LI’s immigrants: Written March 11, 2013 by JOYE BROWN, Newsday; Immigrant-rich Elmont pulled off the almost-impossible two years in a row.

Forum in Patchogue looks at immigrant system overhaul: Written March 11, 2013 by VÍCTOR MANUEL RAMOS, Newsday; Immigrants are essential to Long Island's economy because of the jobs they fill and the vibrancy they bring to communities, business leaders and advocates said at a Patchogue church Monday during a panel discussion on the contentious issue.

Ethnic Voices Look at Immigration Reform and Romney’s Ryan Pick: Written August 18, 2012 by Indrani Sen, WNYC; It’s been a week since the announcement of Mitt Romney’s vice-presidential pick, Paul Ryan, and like the mainstream press, the ethnic press has been busy analyzing his choice.

Con júbilo de ‘dreamers’ arranca Acción Diferida en New York: Written August 16, 2012 by David Ramirez, The Huffington Post; Con sus rostros jubilosos y los ojos brillantes de alegría, decenas de jóvenes, muchos acompañados por sus padres, colmaron la dependencias del Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de Estados Unidos (USCIS) en el primer día de la llamada acción diferida, que permitirá a los jóvenes que cumplan los requisitos obtener una protección temporal contra la deportación y permisos de trabajo renovables cada dos años.

Why Aren’t We More Worried About White Power Extremists?: Written August 16, 2012 by Ted Hesson, Huffington Post; Last week, area police asked our staff to watch a video called "RUN. HIDE. FIGHT. Surviving an Active Shooter Event."

Young Undocumented Immigrants Apply To Obama Program: Written August 16, 2012 by Víctor Manuel Ramos, Newsday; Elmont resident Wendolyne Sabrozo spent the past few weeks going over old travel documents, school records, even bank deposits from babysitting jobs to prove what she already believes: She belongs in the United States.

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