Doula Initiative Improving Maternal Outcomes, Holding Delivery Companies Responsible For Drivers, Asylum Seeker Arrival Center Closed, Summer Rising Kick Off, Strong Academic Gains 2024/2025, Assisting Asylum-Seeking Student Detained By ICE, Free Legal Help For Underserved Residents: Mayor Adams

Doula Initiative Improving Maternal Outcomes, Holding Delivery Companies Responsible For Drivers, Asylum Seeker Arrival Center Closed, Summer Rising Kick Off, Strong Academic Gains 2024/2025, Assisting Asylum-Seeking Student Detained By ICE, Free Legal Help For Underserved Residents: Mayor Adams

Editor’s note: Earlier this week, the Mayor discussed the current heat wave that New Yorkers are experiencing, as well as the damage and intensity of the storm that barreled through the area this past Monday.  Last week’s op-ed was about the declining number of shootings over the last six quarters, providing evidence of the safety of this city.  Highlights from last week’s rundown included the availability of commercial trucking license programs for justice-involved individuals looking to re-enter society and make a positive contribution to the economic growth of the region, along with the continuation of outdoor pool season, and how renters can use their on-time monthly payments to contribute to building good credit towards obtaining banking products such as loans and mortgages.  Earlier this week, community members who help low-income individuals to provide food for their families were encouraged to attend the Mayor’s faith based meeting on Staten Island to ask how the unfolding situation will be handled by the Mayor.  As Rep. AOC has stated, in her helpful guide publishing this weekend, many of the most painful changes will occur at the end of 2026, so there is certainly time to prepare.  

Regarding the doula program referenced below, interested parents can learn more about the program, but they are also actively seeking people who want to be trained as a doula.  A thorough training and certification program is available through the program for local residents seeking to provide this type of care for new parents. 

 

 

 

MAYOR ADAMS MARKS CLOSURE OF NYC ASYLUM ARRIVAL CENTER, RECOGNIZES CITY’S HISTORIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN RESPONSE TO INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN CRISIS

Since Spring 2022, Over 237,000 Asylum Seekers Have Come Through New York City’s Care

In Two Years, New York City Tripled Shelter Capacity to Handle Humanitarian Crisis, Stood Up Vaccination Program That Provided Over 200,000 Vaccinations, Enrolled 50,000 Children in NYC Public Schools

Amidst Nationwide Shortage of Immigration Lawyers, City Created First-In-The-Nation Asylum Application Help Center That Helped Complete Over 111,000 Applications for Work Authorization, Temporary Protected Status, and Asylum

Adams Administration’s Asylum Seeker Management Strategies and Border Policy Advocacy Helped Lead to Nearly 12 Months of Shelter Census Decreases, Total Savings Reaching More Than $5.2 Billion Over Three Fiscal Years

84 Percent of Migrants That Have Sought Care from City Have Taken Next Steps in Journeys, Average Weekly Arrivals Have Fallen from Peak of 4,000 to Fewer than 100 Individuals

Between June 2024 and June 2025, Adams Administration Closed 62 Emergency Migrant Shelters Thanks to Exit Policies

NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today marked the closure of the city’s Asylum Seeker Arrival Center and Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center located at The Roosevelt Hotel, and recognized the city’s historic response to the international humanitarian crisis over the past three years that has sheltered, fed, clothed, educated, and vaccinated the hundreds of thousands of asylum seekers who have sought care from the city. Since the spring of 2022, more than 237,000 asylum seekers have come through New York City’s care, demonstrating the magnitude of the crisis that New York City responded to and managed, largely without support from the state or federal governments. In two years, the Adams administration worked to triple shelter capacity to handle the humanitarian crisis, stood up a vaccination program that provided over 200,000 vaccinations, enrolled 50,000 children in New York City Public Schools, and more. Amidst a nationwide shortage of immigration lawyers, New York City also created a first-in-the-nation Asylum Application Help Center that helped complete over 111,000 applications for work authorization, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and asylum.

Thanks to the Adams administration’s asylum seeker management strategies and advocacy for change of policies at the border, New York City has seen nearly 12 months of shelter census decreases — reaching total savings of more than $5.2 billion over three fiscal years. Additionally, 84 percent of migrants that have sought care from the city have taken the next steps in their journeys, and average weekly arrivals have fallen from a peak of 4,000 in May 2023 to fewer than 100 individuals this past week. Additionally, thanks to the city’s exit policies, the Adams administration closed 62 emergency migrant shelters between June 2024 and June 2025, and closures will continue in the coming months.

“New York City has always been, and will always be, a city of immigrants, so it’s easy to forget, that just three years ago, New York City became the forefront of an international humanitarian crisis that eventually peaked at more 4,000 individuals arriving in our city weekly asking for shelter and support. At a moment when others stepped back, New York City stepped up, building a system that provided immediate support, providing over 200,000 life-saving vaccinations, temporary shelter for those in need, and schooling for thousands of children,” said Mayor Adams. “I’m proud that no family with children was forced to sleep on the streets, and that we built, in a moment of urgent need, a nation-leading asylum application help center that helped over 111,000 people apply for work authorization, TPS, and asylum. We’ve also managed this crisis and helped over 84 percent, or over 200,000 people, move out of our care and take the next steps in their journeys. Our response was a model for cities across the country dealing with the same challenges, and while the work continues, our Arrival Center at the Roosevelt Hotel will always stand as a symbol of the work of thousands of city workers, volunteers, faith leaders, and community-based organizations to respond to this historic crisis.”

 

Opened in May 2023 — during the height of the international asylum seeker crisis, with the city receiving an average of 4,000 arrivals each week — the facility assisted asylum seekers across more than 300,000 visits, functioning as a centralized intake center for newly arriving asylum seekers and serving individuals representing over 160 countries and speaking over 60 languages. The site provided a variety of supportive services to migrants, including legal assistance, medical care, and reconnection services, as well as serving as a humanitarian relief center for families with children. Going forward, these intake functions and supportive services will now be integrated into other areas of the general homelessness intake system. The closure of the Arrival Center, alongside the closures of 62 other emergency shelter sites completed last month, reflects the dedicated efforts of the Adams administration to address an international crisis and to support asylum seekers as they pursue their path towards the American Dream.

There are currently fewer than 37,000 migrants left in the city’s care, down from a high on a single day of 69,000 in January of 2024, and out of the more than 237,000 that have arrived in New York City seeking city services since the spring of 2022. The city’s efforts have directly resulted in approximately 32,000 fewer asylum seekers in the city’s care on a day-to-day basis, and allowed the Adams administration to announce multiple site closures in December 2024, January 2025, and February 2025.

Since the first asylum seekers arrived in the spring of 2022, New York City has continued to focus on the support needed to help migrants take their next steps towards self-sufficiency. The city’s Asylum Application Help Center — a first-in-the-nation entity — has helped complete more than 111,000 applications for work authorization, TPS, and asylum. The work of the New York City Department of Small Business Services and workforce development teams have connected this population to hundreds of job opportunities. The Adams administration’s case management and resettlement teams — in conjunction with teams across multiple city agencies — continue to find creative ways to assist recent arrivals through direct outreach, resource fairs, and onsite English as a Second Language courses at shelters, to name a few examples.

Over 90 percent of eligible adults in the city’s care either have or have applied for work authorization thanks to the Adams administration’s efforts. The city has also purchased more than 65,000 tickets to help migrants exit the shelter system and reach their preferred destinations as they also help reduce the long-term costs for New York City taxpayers. Additionally, staff have conducted nearly 1 million case management meetings with migrants, dedicated to helping them identify self-sufficient pathways out of city shelter, in addition to implementing the city’s 30- and 60-day notice policies.

As a result, more than 200,000 migrants who requested services from the city in the last three years have taken the next steps in their journeys towards self-sufficiency. Since intensive case management services began in October 2023, 71 percent of families with children in humanitarian centers have left the shelter system. Additionally, Mayor Adams successfully reduced the city’s asylum seeker spending over Fiscal Years 2024 through Fiscal Year 2026 by more than $5.2 billion.

“From the moment asylum seekers began arriving, New York City launched one of the most complex emergency operations in its history,” said New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) Commissioner Zach Iscol. “Under this administration, agencies and partners came together to provide shelter, health care, legal services, humanitarian support, and more for more than 237,000 people. The Roosevelt Hotel served as the primary Arrival Center. It was built from the ground up and supported by the coordination of city services. NYCEM played a key role in maintaining that coordination, operating its own respite sites and a dedicated Reticketing Center to meet the growing need. As we mark the closure of The Roosevelt, the scale and speed of this response remain a model for what is possible when government acts with focus, urgency, and care.”

“Millions of future Americans will one day trace their family’s immigration story back to places like the Arrival Center at The Roosevelt Hotel and at Port Authority, sites where New York City met them with humanity, dignity, and hope” said Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs Commissioner Manuel Castro. “Being part of this once-in-a-generation response has been an honor. I couldn’t be prouder to have played a role in this historic effort over the past three years. I’m deeply grateful to all the public servants who stood with us in this extraordinary chapter of our city’s story.”

“When asylum seekers came to New York City — often exhausted, scared, and unsure of what lay ahead — they were met at the Arrival Center and our humanitarian centers on day one with care, respect, and the services they needed to pursue a better life,” said NYC Health + Hospitals Senior Vice President of Ambulatory Care and Population Health Dr. Ted Long. “This was never a faceless crisis. We recognize that each person who entered our city is a human in need of help and built a compassionate and effective model to meet their needs so they could support themselves. Thank you to every Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center team member, city agency, community-based organization, and advocate that helped make that possible — you’ve made a life-changing difference for hundreds of thousands of people.”

 

 

 

MAYOR ADAMS, CHANCELLOR AVILES RAMOS, AND DYCD COMMISSIONER HOWARD CONTINUE “WE OUTSIDE SUMMER” BY KICKING OFF SUMMER RISING 

City Also Highlights the 2025 Summer Meals Program: Free Breakfast and Lunch Available to All New Yorkers Under Age of 18

NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos, and New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) Commissioner Keith Howard today celebrated the first day of the 2025 Summer Rising season at P.S. 154 Harriet Tubman, kicking off an exciting summer of engaging academics and enrichment. City leaders also celebrated the launch of the 2025 Summer Meals program, which provides free breakfast and lunch to any person 18 and under at hundreds of sites across the five boroughs. Since the start of the Adams administration, Summer Rising has expanded to serve 110,000 New York City children completely free of charge. Now in its fifth year, the program offers a full-day of academic programming while weaving in social emotional learning and enrichment, as well as fun activities provided by community-based organizations across the five boroughs Monday through Friday. Summer Rising also continues “We Outside Summer,” the Adams administration’s new initiative that includes a series of announcements, events, investments, and new programming across the five boroughs to ensure New Yorkers have a safe, enjoyable summer outside.

“New York City becomes our students’ classrooms with our Summer Rising program, offering- culturally relevant, hands-on experiences that strengthen academic and social skills,” said Mayor Adams. “In this city, we believe that learning doesn’t end on the last day of school, and this program keeps curiosity alive all summer long while keeping kids safe. With free academic support, enrichment, and fun in every borough, we’re helping 110,000 kids stay on track and thrive. We are also keeping our babies fed with free breakfast, lunch, and a snack every day with our Summer Meals program so children have a space to learn, to be a kid, and not worry about where to get their next meal. Under our administration, the results speak for themselves, and we are excited to continue that work this summer.”

“Every day, I work to ensure students in this city are not just learning, but thriving—and that families have the support they need to make that possible,” said Deputy Mayor for Strategic Initiatives Ana J. Almanzar. “In partnership with the Department of Education and DYCD, we’ve helped enhance Summer Rising—a safe and supportive space where students can grow both academically and socially, while families, especially working parents, can count on reliable care throughout the summer months.”

“Summer Rising is not only fun and exciting for our little ones, but a critical support for working families during the summer, providing nourishing meals for kids, a wide network of academic and enrichment opportunities throughout the summer months, and a safe place for parents to send their children each day. For years, Summer Rising has been a cornerstone of summer in New York City, and I am proud to continue to champion the program for our school communities,” said Public Schools Chancellor Aviles-Ramos. “I encourage every family and young person to take advantage of the summer meals program across the city, and make sure to spread the word to those in your communities.”

“Summertime is here! Summer Rising is about enjoying the great outdoors, making new friends, and exploring the amazing things New York City has to offer,” said DYCD Commissioner Howard. “It’s not just about having fun, but helping young people learn the skills they need to succeed in school and in life. Summer Rising is a big part of the Adams administration’s plan to give families free and safe activities during the summer, and DYCD is excited to work with our amazing partners—the New York City Public Schools and nonprofits— to make sure young people have six weeks of unforgettable fun.”

Based on an analysis of last year’s session, Summer Rising has had a significant impact on stemming summer learning loss for K-8 students in math, and K-2 students in reading, particularly impacting students in temporary housing and English Language Learners in both subjects and students with disabilities in math. This year’s program, as part of the city’s commitment to listening and responding to families, will include more enrichment programming during the academic portion of the day, ensuring that lessons are not only educational, but engaging.

Any student attending school in New York City, who is currently in kindergarten through eighth grade during the 2024-2025 school year is eligible for Summer Rising. Similar to last year, placements are assigned with a focus on equity, including prioritizing students with academic needs, students in temporary housing and foster care, students in 12-month Individualized Education Program programs (Chapter 683, Extended School Year, and Autism Nest or Horizon), and students with a local connection to a school-year community-based organization program or school community. Six weeks of programming for middle school students, and seven weeks for elementary school students, operating Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, will be available in July and August. Both programs began today, with middle school programming ending on August 8 and elementary school programming ending on August 15.

A full list of 2025 summer meal locations can be found on NYC Public School’s website or by calling 311. No registration, documentation, or identification will be necessary to receive a free breakfast or lunch meal, and meals will be distributed at more than 300 designated public schools, community pool centers, parks, and food trucks across the five boroughs.

Today’s event further highlights the Adams administration’s core educational accomplishments for New York City public school students, including the creation of universal after-school program to 184,000 K-5 students; implementing a major literacy initiative through “NYC Reads;” instituting nation-leading dyslexia supports; expanding Gifted and Talented Programs; increasing math test scores by 12 percent and English language arts test scores by 3 percent in 2023; building seven new schools for the 2025-2026 school year alone; helping students prepare for college and careers; cementing new labor contracts for teachers, principals, and staff; and, most recently, unveiling a signature math initiative, “NYC Solves,” as well as creating the Division of Inclusive and Accessible Learning to prioritize the city’s most vulnerable students and families, including launching a historic new early child hood center focused on special education and mixed integrated classrooms.

 

MAYOR ADAMS AND CHANCELLOR AVILES RAMOS’ STATEMENT ON STRONG ACADEMIC GAINS IN READING AND MATH MADE BY NEW YORK CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS DURING 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR

 

NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles Ramos today released the following statement on the latest screener results, assessments given to New York City Public Schools students to gauge reading and math skills for the 2024-2025 school year:

“As we close out this school year, we are proud to be able to share early results on our citywide investment in evidence-based reading and mathematics instruction for our students — delivering the education our children deserve. NYC Reads and NYC Solves are two cornerstone initiatives for this administration, designed to ensure all students become strong readers and develop math skills needed for educational, career, and lifetime success.

“Reading scores for students in grades K-5 increased, on average, by 2.5 points, with scores for grades K-2 seeing a 3.2-point increase and grades 3-5 seeing a 1.7-point increase. We are also thrilled to share that initial math results show the percentage of students scoring above the national median in grades K-5 increased 3.2 points from spring 2024 to spring 2025. These increases reflect accelerated growth in the percentage of students above the national median compared to previous years. Our administration is committed to continuing this critical work next school year, as we ensure every student has the education and skills needed to thrive.”

The increases in reading scores spanned across race and ethnicity for K-5 students: Asian students increased an average of 1.6 points, Black students increased an average of 2.6 points, Hispanic students increased an average of 2.6 points, and white students increased an average of 2.6 points. The increases in math scores also spanned across race and ethnicity for K-5 students: Asian students increased an average of 2.3 points, Black students increased an average of 3.1 points, Hispanic students increased an average of 3.4 points, and white students increased an average of 3.5 points.

Building upon its initial success, New York City Public Schools is expanding NYC Reads and NYC Solves to 186 additional schools across 14 districts for the 2025-2026 school year, providing high-quality, evidence-based foundational reading and math curricula to middle school students across the five boroughs. With this expansion, over 490,000 students will benefit from NYC Reads and NYC Solves starting this fall.

A full set of citywide results can be found online.

 

NEW YORK – The City of New York took action in support of Jose Luis — a New York City resident and former public high school student who was arrested in a Manhattan courthouse on June 2, 2025 after attending a mandatory, routine immigration hearing — by filing an amicus brief in the case of Jose Luis, vs. Anthony J. Larocco, in his official capacity as Sheriff of Nassau County; William Joyce, in his official capacity as District Director of New York, Immigration and Customs Enforcement; Kristi Noem, in her official capacity as Secretary of Homeland Security; Pam Bondi, in her official capacity as Attorney General.

Jose Luis, a former student at Pan American High School in Queens, has no criminal history and is pursuing a pathway to a green card. Aside from attending a New York City public school, he had also previously accessed the city’s Asylum Application Help Center, which helps new arrivals apply for asylum, work authorization, and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) as they take the necessary steps toward becoming self-sufficient.

“At a time when many immigrants in our city live in fear of being detained or deported, we are using every legal means possible to keep them safe,” said Mayor Adams. “I have always said that our immigrant New Yorkers should be able to go to court, send their children to school, seek medical care at our hospitals, and ask for help from our police officers when they are in need. That is what it means to be a safe city, and we will continue to fight to ensure that our public resources are safe, and that people who was going through the legal process that we encourage for new arrivals, are protected under the law.”

“As detailed in our brief, creating a culture of fear around court appearances deters people from participating in judicial proceedings — and not just immigration proceedings, but all manner of court proceedings that depend on cooperation from members of the public, whatever their legal status may be,” said New York City Corporation Counsel Muriel Goode-Trufant. “These tactics undermine the public trust and violate the principles of fairness and justice. We urge the court to grant Jose’s writ of habeas corpus.”

The brief — filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York — argues that Jose Luis is being detained without cause and in violation of his right to due process. The filing makes clear that the city is less safe when immigrants are afraid of accessing basic services and attending immigration court hearings. The filing also outlines the important contributions that immigrants have long made to New York City, specifically on its cultural fabric, economic growth, and overall prosperity.

The amicus brief lays out the immigrant community’s — including those who are undocumented — vast contributions to the City of New York. The five boroughs is home to more than 3 million immigrants, comprising nearly 40 percent of the city’s population. Jose Luis is reportedly one of more than a dozen people led to believe that their immigration cases were being favorably resolved and then arrested either in or outside an immigration courthouse in Manhattan, a stone’s throw away from a federal district court, state criminal and civil courts, local criminal, housing, and family courts, and other courthouses. As the brief makes clear, these tactics risk driving underground those otherwise inclined to follow the country’s immigration laws, undermining the very system that those laws are designed to serve.

Further, in the brief, the city argues that the judicial system itself will suffer if residents fear that simply appearing in court to protect their rights or the rights of others could expose them to detention and removal.

This action follows a similar amicus brief the City of New York filed in support of Dylan Lopez Contreras, another New York City Public School student who was arrested in a Manhattan courthouse on May 21, 2025 after attending a mandatory, routine immigration hearing.

NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today established the Mayor’s Office to Facilitate Pro Bono Legal Assistance, a mayoral office dedicated to protecting New Yorkers’ constitutional and civil rights by connecting them with free, existing legal services and resources throughout the five boroughs. This new office will serve as a centralized repository that gathers legal resources and connects New Yorkers needing legal representation for constitutional or civil rights facing violations and who are unable to afford their own counsel with existing legal and support services for pro bono representation. Mayor Adams today also appointed Makousse Ilboudo as executive director of this office. Ilboudo previously served as general counsel at the New York City Mayor’s Office of Asylum Seeker Operations (OASO).

This announcement comes on the heels of the passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 Adopted Budget, which includes $76.3 million in funding for free legal assistance to immigrants, bringing the coming year’s immigrant legal services budget to $120.7 million — a record level. The Mayor’s Office of Pro Bono Legal Assistance will work closely with the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, which will be administering the funding for the legal supports recently added through the Adopted Budget. To serve these communities, nearly $42 million is slated to go toward programs providing free legal assistance to immigrants, including representation for those facing deportation and assistance with applications for various immigration benefits. Additionally, over $12 million of the funding will go towards funding for pro-bono attorneys to assist unaccompanied minor immigrants in removal proceedings.

“In the United States, everyone is entitled to legal representation, but too often, the cost of legal fees places effective counsel out of reach for too many,” said Mayor Adams. “That is why, through the Mayor’s Office to Facilitate Pro Bono Legal Assistance, we will help New Yorkers access a directory of existing, free legal services and reduce barriers so that they can bring legal actions, defend themselves, and protect their civil liberties. This office will serve as a centralized information hub, helping our city’s residents navigate the complex process of finding a pro bono lawyer. And, at a time when many immigrants in our city live in fear of being detained or deported, the new budget includes $121 million in related legal services for New Yorkers, more than any other major city in America, and the most in the city’s history. The launch of the Mayor’s Office to Facilitate Pro Bono Legal Assistance and our investments in the American Dream are another way how we are making New York City safer, more affordable, and the best place to raise a family.”

“This is the logical extension of this administration’s successful efforts to match asylum seekers with pro bono counsel,” said First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro. “This is what a city should do that cares about helping people in need, so I could not be prouder of Mayor Adams for putting forward this mayoral initiative at a time when people need legal services to protect their rights more than ever, and, with the latest budget allocation of more than $120 million for legal services, we are helping immigrants defend their legal right to stay in this country and keep their families together. Because of these investments, we are able to continue delivering the kinds of legal services this administration has skillfully spearheaded for this community over the past three years as we have managed the asylum seeker crisis.”

“Access to legal counsel should not be reserved for only those who can afford it,” said Mayor’s Office to Facilitate Pro Bono Legal Assistance Executive Director Makousse Ilboudo. “As someone who has dedicated my career to public service, I am grateful to Mayor Adams and First Deputy Mayor Mastro for selecting me to lead this exciting new office, which I know will serve all New Yorkers, especially our most vulnerable, and I am looking forward to continuing the work I started to protect asylum seekers and immigrants in-need of legal services.”

Rather than directly providing legal representation, the office will act as an information hub that streamlines access to pro bono attorneys in the private sector, at law school clinics, at not-for-profit legal services organizations, and at government-sponsored programs. This initiative will facilitate accessibility, visibility, and coordination for those in need of legal support and serve as a resource to match New Yorkers unable to afford counsel with pro bono legal services.

In addition to serving as a centralized information hub, the office will aim to improve public awareness of available legal aid by working closely with the New York City Bar Association, legal aid groups, and law school clinics. It will also offer guidance on alternative assistance programs that can supplement legal aid — ensuring that residents are aware of financial, housing, and social services that may be available to them, while also connecting them with the appropriate city agencies. Finally, the office will serve as a repository for attorneys seeking to offer pro bono services and connect them with organizations and individuals in need of assistance.

About Makousse Ilboudo

After immigrating to the United States at a young age, Makousse Ilboudo built a distinguished legal career advocating for justice and supporting individuals navigating the complexities of the U.S. immigration system.

Previously serving as general counsel for OASO, Ilboudo provided comprehensive legal oversight for the city’s response to the asylum seeker crisis. In this role, she led legal strategy, compliance, and risk management — ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local laws governing immigration, housing, and public benefits.

Working alongside the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, the New York City Department of Social Services, and the New York City Law Department, Ilboudo has advised on high-impact policies affecting asylum seekers, ensuring compliance with right-to-shelter mandates and immigration regulations, while also negotiating agreements with government agencies and nonprofit organizations regarding data sharing and protection.

Ilboudo previously served as an assistant district attorney with the Bronx District Attorney’s Office, and earlier was an immigration attorney at Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP, one of the world’s leading immigration law firms.

Ilboudo earned her Juris Doctorate from St. John’s University School of Law, where she was a member of the Journal of Civil Rights and Economic Development. She also holds a Master of Arts in International Affairs from The New School and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Boston University.

Executive Director Ilboudo will report directly to First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro.

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