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‘Green Light’ bill becomes law
The “Green Light NY” bill, which allows the commissioner of motor vehicles to issue driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants, was passed by the State Senate and quickly signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
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Forum set on immigration policy impacts
“Immigration 2019: From the Border to our Backyard” will examine current immigration policy, its broad impact across the American political landscape and the direct effects here on the East End and North Fork.
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Getting drivers licensed is in everybody’s best interests
Allowing all residents to lawfully obtain a driver’s license will make our roads safer, reduce the number of unlicensed and uninsured drivers, reduce insurance premiums, add millions to the state treasury and cut enforcement and court costs.
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Farmers sound off on labor shortage; Zeldin pessimistic about a solution
“There's never been a point where I've been less optimistic that anything is going to get done about anything,” Rep.Lee Zeldin told L.I. Farm Bureau members at the organization's annual 'Coffee with the Congressman' event Saturday morning in Calverton.
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State official warns against scams targeting immigrants
N.Y. Secretary of State Rossana Rosado warned against the rising incidence of scams and fraudulent practices targeting immigrants.
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‘TPS Journey for Justice’ bus on national tour to stop in Riverhead Sunday
The “TPS Journey for Justice” bus will stop in Riverhead Sunday on a national tour advocating for legislation granting permanent residency for people living in the U.S. under the temporary protected status program canceled by the Trump administration last year.
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Protesters rally outside closed-door Zeldin meeting on immigration at SCCC, calling it a ‘campaign stunt’
Immigrant advocates organized a protest Monday outside the building at Suffolk County Community College in Riverhead where Rep. Lee Zeldin hosted an invitation-only roundtable discussion with law enforcement officials on immigration issues.
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Zeldin-Goodlatte roundtable in Riverhead gathers law enforcement brass to discuss MS-13, gang violence, immigration
Top police brass gathered this morning for a meeting with Rep. Lee Zeldin and House Judiciary chairman Bob Goodlatte to discuss immigration issues and efforts to stop MS-13 in Suffolk County.
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Zeldin’s planned immigration roundtable angers excluded immigrant advocates
Rep. Lee Zeldin is hosting a roundtable on immigration issues Monday morning in Riverhead with House Judiciary Committee chairman Bob Goodlatte and a host of law enforcement officials. Immigrant advocates are angered they were not invited to participate.
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ICE arrests 10 in Suffolk County
A total of 65 people—10 of those in Suffolk County— were arrested under 'Operation Cross Check' in New York City and Long Island.