Tag: immigrant-advocacy-nyc

Advocates fight Trump-era deportations as fear grows in Queens immigrant communities

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Some immigrants in Queens have gone into hiding as deportations rise under Trump.

Apr. 10, 2025 By Jimmy Robles Since returning to the White House for a second term in January, President Donald J. Trump has swiftly moved forward with his aggressive “mass deportation” agenda—removing more than 28,000 undocumented immigrants from the United States in just the first few months, according to reports. Although the administration claimed…

Queens Distance Runners hosts For the Love of Queens 5K in support of immigrants

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Mar. 21, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Over a hundred runners from around the borough gathered in Corona last month to celebrate community, diversity and resilience during a spirited race through one of the borough’s most iconic parks. The Queens Distance Runners (QDR) hosted the For the Love of Queens 5K at Flushing-Meadows Corona Park…