A new tool encapsulates information about immigrants in New York and across the U.S. The Immigration Research Initiative s new data tool found immigrants make up 23% of New York state s population and contribute around $500 billion to the state s gross domestic product. While the new tool doesn t look at arriving migrants, it does account for population shifts during the pandemic. .
Opponents of previous efforts to build a border wall in South Texas are reeling from the Biden administration s announcement last week to resume, and speed up, wall construction. In issuing the order, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said 26 federal laws will be waived to construct more border wall in Starr County, Texas. .
A new report questions New York City Mayor Eric Adams latest budget proposal for dealing with the city s influx of over 110,000 migrants. The cost for housing the migrants is the reason Mayor Adams is warning city departments to be prepared to trim 15% from their budgets if state and federal funds are not provided soon. But a report from the Fiscal Policy Institute takes issue with Adams proposal. .