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Both the Senate and the Assembly have included tax-related reforms in their "one-house" budget proposals that would impact those with Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs), often used by immigrant workers. Advocates say extending credits to this population would help reduce child poverty.
As the city deals with large numbers of incoming migrants, immigrant rights advocates are sounding the alarm on some of the false narratives surrounding New York City's "sanctuary city" status.