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New York, City, News, New York, United States

Week of Jan 20 – Jan 26, 2025

Historic echoes clash with bold crackdowns and fresh promise.

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New York City saw a week of dramatic shifts with historic reflections on MLK Day and Federal Hall alongside fierce immigrant rallies and sweeping federal crackdowns. While local leaders eased immigration doubts and tackled fraud, controversies over citizenship and policy shifts stirred legal challenges, defining a tense balance of local priorities versus federal action.

Monday: Historic echoes mix with modern protests in NYC today. Read More ▼

NYC marks MLK Day with postal closures and echoes of its historic Federal Hall inauguration. The SS United States faces move delays, while immigrant groups rally against challenges to birthright citizenship.

www.nbcnewyork.com · abc7ny.com · 6abc.com · www.amny.com

Tuesday: Polarizing policies spark legal and institutional shake-ups in New York. Read More ▼

New York faced turbulent shifts as Trump’s withdrawal from WHO and controversial citizenship orders triggered lawsuits, while a new interim US attorney was appointed for the Eastern District.

www.nytimes.com · abc7ny.com · www.justice.gov

Wednesday: NYC steps forward with decisive actions. Read More ▼

NYC builds strength as Mayor Adams boosts the city's national leadership and calms immigration concerns, while authorities settle a major bank fraud case involving a Dubai-based exchange.

www.nyc.gov · abc7ny.com · www.justice.gov

Thursday: NYC sees leadership change amid heavy federal enforcement. Read More ▼

NY Tech elected three new trustees while ICE agents arrested hundreds of undocumented migrants in NYC, showcasing a day of contrasting local governance and assertive federal action.

www.nyit.edu · abc7ny.com

Friday: Immigrant contributions refresh America's promise. Read More ▼

USCIS reports strong naturalization activity, with New York remaining a key hub for welcoming new citizens. Immigrant contributions continue to enrich the nation's fabric and bring renewed promise of opportunity.

www.uscis.gov

Saturday: A major immigration crackdown unfolds in New York. Read More ▼

Federal agents arrested nearly 600 undocumented migrants in a sweeping operation across sanctuary cities, including New York, signaling a sharp intensification of immigration enforcement.

abc7ny.com

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