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The significance of immigrants in New York City's population
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Council Member Avilés emphasizes the importance of immigrants in New York City, highlighting that the city has always been and will always be a city of immigrants. She provides statistical information to underscore this point.
- Immigrants and children of immigrants make up 60% of New York City's population
- The impact of immigrants extends beyond this percentage to include those who are in community with immigrants
- The council member reaffirms the city's commitment to standing up against threats to the immigrant community
Alexa Avilés
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As is becoming a tradition, I'd like to begin our hearing by reminding everyone that New York City has always been and will always be a city of immigrants.
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In fact, according to the most recent annual report of the mayor's office of immigrant affairs, immigrant immigrants and children of immigrants make up 60 of the New York City population.
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This number does not even begin to include those who are neighbors with, friends with, or in community with an immigrant.
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This city is special because of the people who live here and we must continue to stand up against bullying threats to our community.