CMS Attends RGB Hearing
On June 15th Catholic Migration Services was part of the public hearing that the Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) was hosting.
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RGB Preliminary Hearing
On Wednesday, April 29th tenants and community groups rallied together to advocate for a rent roll-back for rent stabilized apartments by the New York City Rent Guidelines Board (RGB).
March to Save NYC!
On May 14th there will be a Rally at Foley Square in Manhattan to demand stronger rent laws to keep rent affordable.
Right to Counsel in Eviction Proceedings
Catholic Migration Services’ Immigrant Tenant Advocacy Program will be hosting a Queens Town Hall on the right to counsel in Housing Court.
Vice Chair Crowley, Assemblyman Moya Host Immigration Forum
On Wednesday, April 8th, Joe Crowley, Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus, and NYS Assembly Member Francisco Moya hosted an immigration forum in Jackson Heights, Queens.
CMS Conducts Outreach at St. George Coptic Orthodox Church
CMS staff member Mariam Magar led an Arabic presentation on March 8th at St. George Coptic Orthodox Church in Long Island City. She discussed CMS services, our Immigrant Tenant Advocacy Program, and housing law.
Tipped Minimum Wage Increase
Governor Cuomo’s administration announced on February 24th that by December 31, 2015, the tipped minimum wage will be $7.50 in New York State.
CMS Testifies on Labor Trafficking
On Feb. 27, the New York City Council’s Committee on Immigration held a hearing on domestic labor trafficking.
CMS Joins Community Meeting at Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Over 150 community members attended this event, which was put on by Faith in New York, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, and the Juan Newman Center.
CMS Meets with the Mexican Consulate
Throughout the meeting, participants discussed the Immigrant Workers’ Rights Program (IWRP) and the program’s hotline, Linea Laboral.