REMARKS
Avilés emphasizes New York City's enduring role as a haven for immigrants
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Council Member Avilés reaffirms New York City's longstanding identity as a city of immigrants and emphasizes the need to protect both new arrivals and established immigrant communities. She acknowledges the challenges ahead but asserts the city's commitment to being a welcoming place.
- Avilés stresses that NYC has always been and will always be a city of immigrants
- She mentions the potential difficulties and fears in the coming years
- The council member highlights NYC's role as a beacon of hope for those seeking a new life and opportunities
Alexa Avilés
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I'd like to begin by reminding everyone that New York City has always been and will always be a city of immigrants.
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Now more than ever, we must come together to protect our immigrant neighbors, both new arrivals and those who have called New York City home for some time.
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Many of us are still processing the events of the last couple of weeks, but now it is a time to act.
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The next 4 years and they may the next 4 years may be difficult, and in fact, may be very scary.
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But in New York City, we will work to ensure that our neighbors are free from fear and harm and are able to experience the America they've dreamt of and struggled to reach.
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This city has been a beacon of hope from countries around the world looking to start a new life, looking to escape suffering, looking to find opportunities.
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We must be will again examine how the 30, 60 day shelter limit policies are affecting our newest New Yorkers.
