Lower Manhattan has been the gateway to America for millions of
immigrants. For 200 years we have been enriched by welcoming people from
around the world to our neighborhood.
That history continues today, and the state government needs to do more to
help new comers take advantage of all of the opportunities the United States
has to offer. The hard working immigrant community in our district needs
support for after school programs for their children and continuing
education courses for adults. We need to do all we can to help those to
whom the path to citizenship is available achieve that goal and to
educate new New Yorkers about how they can take a broader role in the
civic life of this great city.
Paul's father immigrated to New York City in 1956. His successful immigrant story has inspired Paul's love for New York and America.
As your assembly member, Paul Newell will do everything in my power to
support successful programs and expand opportunity where it is lacking.
- Status Blind
State Services - All New Yorkers, regardless of immigration status,
must have access to the services and resources of State and City
government, including higher education and drivers licenses.
- Adult
Education - We must commit to expanding and supporting the variety of
educational opportunities for adults, including English For Speakers Of
Other Languages (ESOL), computer literacy, and citizenship classes.
- After School Programs - Welcoming immigrants
means increasing access to arts programs, academic support, college access
programs for all children in the afternoons.
