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Five New Delivery Worker Protections Take Effect This Week - Documented Tipping safeguards, pay transparency and improved bathroom access are among the new laws workers were granted in 2026.

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This Week, Five New Delivery Worker Protections Take Effect

Tipping safeguards, pay transparency, and improved bathroom access are among the new laws workers won in 2026.

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City Council Passes New Taxi Worker, Security Worker, and Street Vendor Safeguards - Documented Overriding Former Mayor Adams ' veto, the City Council voted in favor of new labor protections for immigrant workers

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City Council Passes New Taxi Worker, Security Worker, and Street Vendor Safeguards

Overriding Former Mayor Adams ' veto, the City Council voted in favor of new labor protections for immigrant workers

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Mayor Mamdani Announces Multimillion-Dollar Delivery Worker Wage Theft Settlement - Documented Three delivery app companies, Uber Eats, Fantuan, and HungryPanda, are accused of violating New York’s minimum pay law.

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Uber Eats, Fantuan, and HungryPanda owe workers nearly $5.2 million in stolen wages

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Sheer Poetry: One Undocumented Poet Steps Out of the Shadows - Documented Barbadian-born poet known as Empress Poetry has spent decades navigating life in the U.S. without legal status. Now she's writing her own story.

Barbadian-born poet known as Empress Poetry has spent decades navigating life in the U.S. without legal status. Now she's writing her own story.

From Guinea’s Repression to America’s Reality - Documented Guineans fled a military junta. Now in the U.S., they find their lives are still in limbo and possibly still in danger.

Guineans fled a military junta. Now in the U.S., they find their lives are still in limbo and possibly still in danger.

‘Is Bond Now Being Granted?’: Conflicting Orders Leave Detainees, Attorneys in Limbo - Documented The Trump administration has continued to push mandatory detention despite a court order to stop.

The Trump administration has continued to push mandatory detention despite a court order to stop.
 

How New Yorkers Are Stepping Up to Protect Immigrant Neighbors - Documented As immigration enforcement escalated during Trump's first year, New Yorkers stood ten toes down in defense of immigrant neighbors.

As immigration enforcement escalated during Trump's first year, New Yorkers stood ten toes down in defense of immigrant neighbors.

Here's Why You Should Bring Someone With You to Immigration Court - Documented What you need to know if you’re looking for people to support you during an ICE check-in or an appointment with USCIS.

What you need to know if you’re looking for people to support you during an ICE check-in or an appointment with USCIS.

In Brooklyn, a Community Shows Resolve in the Wake of a Deacon's ICE Arrest - Documented Guatemalans in Brooklyn’s Bensonhurst neighborhood are supporting each other amid fears of continuing ICE raids.

Guatemalans in Brooklyn’s Bensonhurst neighborhood are supporting each other amid fears of continuing ICE raids.

ICE vs. Customs and Border Protection: What Immigration Law Enforcement Does - Documented Learn about the different law enforcement agencies involved in immigration enforcement in the U.S. and understand your rights when encountering agents.

Learn about the different law enforcement agencies involved in immigration raids in the U.S. and understand your rights when encountering them.

Advocates Strategize to Save Temporary Protected Status for Haiti - Documented Just weeks before Temporary Protected Status for Haitians ends, immigrant rights groups mount a final push to persuade federal officials to extend the program or redesignate Haiti.

Just weeks before Temporary Protected Status for Haitians ends, immigrant rights groups mount a final push to persuade federal officials to extend the program or redesignate Haiti.

Free Winter Events for Kids in New York City - Documented Enjoy ice skating, stargazing, cookie making and more at these free or budget-friendly events for kids across NYC.

Enjoy ice skating, stargazing, cookie making and more at these free or budget-friendly family events across NYC.

For Immigrant Families, a New Remittance Tax Cuts Into a Lifeline - Documented Beginning January 1, 2026, a federal 1% remittance tax will add a new cost to the cash, checks, and money orders that millions of immigrants rely on to support loved ones back home.

Beginning January 1, 2026, a federal 1% remittance tax will add a new cost to the cash, checks, and money orders that millions of immigrants rely on to support loved ones back home.

Sheer Poetry: One Undocumented Poet Steps Out of the Shadows - Documented Barbadian-born poet known as Empress Poetry has spent decades navigating life in the U.S. without legal status. Now she's writing her own story.

Barbadian-born poet known as Empress Poetry has spent decades navigating life in the U.S. without legal status. Now she's writing her own story.

NYC Tenants' Guide to Eviction Notices and Illegal Lockouts - Documented Learn what to do if you receive an eviction notice in NYC. This guide covers your rights, steps to stop eviction, and legal resources available.

Learn what to do if you receive an eviction notice in NYC. This guide covers your rights, steps to stop eviction, and legal resources available.

Q&A: NYC Deputy Mayor Julie Su on Affordability, Childcare and Listening to Immigrant Voices - Documented Documented asked immigrant community members what issues and questions they would like to raise with New York City's first-ever Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice. Here's what they said — and here's how she answered.

Documented asked immigrant community members what issues and questions they'd like to raise with New York City's first-ever Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice. Here's what they said — and here's how she answered.

Here's Why You Should Bring Someone With You to Immigration Court - Documented What you need to know if you’re looking for people to support you during an ICE check-in or an appointment with USCIS.

What you need to know if you’re looking for people to support you during an ICE check-in or an appointment with USCIS.

How New Yorkers Are Stepping Up to Protect Immigrant Neighbors - Documented As immigration enforcement escalated during Trump's first year, New Yorkers stood ten toes down in defense of immigrant neighbors.

As immigration enforcement escalated during Trump's first year, New Yorkers stood ten toes down in defense of immigrant neighbors.

In Brooklyn, a Community Shows Resolve in the Wake of a Deacon's ICE Arrest - Documented Guatemalans in Brooklyn’s Bensonhurst neighborhood are supporting each other amid fears of continuing ICE raids.

Guatemalans in Brooklyn’s Bensonhurst neighborhood are supporting each other amid fears of continuing ICE raids.

‘Is Bond Now Being Granted?’: Conflicting Orders Leave Detainees, Attorneys in Limbo - Documented The Trump administration has continued to push mandatory detention despite a court order to stop.

The Trump administration has continued to push mandatory detention despite a court order to stop.
 

New York SNAP Recipients Face Stricter Work Rules Starting in 2026 - Documented Learn about the new SNAP work requirements, including the 80-hour rule, exemptions, and how it applies to different groups in New York.

New York SNAP Recipients Face Stricter Work Rules StaLearn about the new SNAP work requirements and how it applies to different groups in New York.

‘Is Bond Now Being Granted?’: Conflicting Orders Leave Detainees, Attorneys in Limbo - Documented The Trump administration has continued to push mandatory detention despite a court order to stop.

The Trump administration has continued to push mandatory detention despite a court order to stop.
 

Sheer Poetry: One Undocumented Poet Steps Out of the Shadows - Documented Barbadian-born poet known as Empress Poetry has spent decades navigating life in the U.S. without legal status. Now she's writing her own story.

Barbadian-born poet known as Empress Poetry has spent decades navigating life in the U.S. without legal status. Now she's writing her own story.

Q&A: NYC Deputy Mayor Julie Su on Affordability, Childcare and Listening to Immigrant Voices - Documented Documented asked immigrant community members what issues and questions they would like to raise with New York City's first-ever Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice. Here's what they said — and here's how she answered.

Documented asked immigrant community members what issues and questions they'd like to raise with New York City's first-ever Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice. Here's what they said — and here's how she answered.

UPDATE 🚨: ICE delayed Marrero's release by filing an intent to appeal the judge's decision to grant bond. ICE has 10 days to appeal the ruling, otherwise Marrero will be released.

“My husband is super strong… he knows that this is not going to break us," said Matthew Marrero on an Instagram post.

Will Mamdani Save the Horse-Drawn Carriage Industry? - Documented Ryder's Law, the bill to ban horse-drawn carriages in Central Park, is dead for now. But animal rights activists are confident they will prevail with the support of Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.

Ryder's Law, the bill to ban horse-drawn carriages in Central Park, is dead for now. But animal rights activists are confident they will prevail with the support of Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.

How New Yorkers Are Stepping Up to Protect Immigrant Neighbors - Documented As immigration enforcement escalated during Trump's first year, New Yorkers stood ten toes down in defense of immigrant neighbors.

As immigration enforcement escalated during Trump's first year, New Yorkers stood ten toes down in defense of immigrant neighbors.

From Guinea’s Repression to America’s Reality - Documented Guineans fled a military junta. Now in the U.S., they find their lives are still in limbo and possibly still in danger.

Guineans fled a military junta. Now in the U.S., they find their lives are still in limbo and possibly still in danger.

How New Yorkers Are Stepping Up to Protect Immigrant Neighbors - Documented As immigration enforcement escalated during Trump's first year, New Yorkers stood ten toes down in defense of immigrant neighbors.

As immigration enforcement escalated during Trump's first year, New Yorkers stood ten toes down in defense of immigrant neighbors.