New York City Economic Development Corporation's mission is to encourage economic growth in each of the five boroughs of New York City by strengthening the city's competitive position and facilitating investments.
As part of his Friday announcement, Adams demanded that the state provide emergency financial relief, that the feds cut red tape to allow asylum seekers to work sooner and that there be a “coordinated effort to move asylum seekers to other cities in this country to ensure everyone is doing their part.” So far though, all New York City’s mayor has effectively heard in response is the sound of silence.
The bill does not confer voting rights for state or federal elections to the city's 800,000 immigrants with green cards and work authorization, nor does it permit unauthorized immigrants to vote.
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