The new bill will allow people who have lived in the city for at least 30 days and are legal permanent residents to vote in municipal elections.
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DACA recipients and people with work permits are also covered under the new legislation.
The bill takes effect on January 1 and will make New York City the largest jurisdiction in the country to expand voting rights to non-citizens.
City council member Carlos Menchaca chairs the immigration committee and said the bill was necessary for the city council to pass.
Outside of the city, a school in Newburgh with a large Latino population strives to serve their students in a unique way.
San Miguel Academy is 100% scholarship driven. The school's goal is to help students deemed at risk because of family, personal or financial circumstances.
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The school's impressive record of success keeps students away from gang violence.
One such effort to keep kids out of harms way is a collaboration with the Orange County Rowing Association where students are able to participate in a rowing program through the school.
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