According to the IRS, in 2006, 1.5 million non-citizens paid their taxes through the ITIN program – almost half of them were undocumented. In 2007, these numbers held steady, adding billions of dollars to the Treasury coffers. more>

"Rumor has it that 'Russian' businesses are recession-proof," says John Lisyanskiy, assistant to the New York City Council Speaker, "In practice, however, the saying is unfortunately false." more>

The incident regarding an immigrant from the Dominican Republic, Eligio Valerio, created a ripple effect in New York City and beyond, forcing a number of politicians to come out in support of this individual.   more>

The Jewish community of Brooklyn was shaken by reports of the mass vandalism of the largest Jewish cemetery in the area, near Bay Parkway and McDonald Avenue. more>

Recently "Brighton Beach" has found itself the center of attention among the Russian community. It has provoked heated arguments, socio-political action, and the possible formation of a new "Russian" organization. more>

Since President Obama took the White House, he has disappointed many and has forced many former opponents to change their opinions for the better. At the recent midterm elections, Americans voted for the opposition. But who did the Russians vote for and why? more>

Co-founders of Bay People, Inc., a group whose goal is to prevent the construction of a mosque on Voorhies Avenue, speak about the proposed mosque's connection to the Muslim American Society and the lack of political support that the anti-mosque movement has received. more>

According to immigration activists, tens of thousands of applicants for political asylum receive residence permits fraudulently, by telling fictional stories of harassment and discrimination in their home countries. more>

In recent years, thousands of women from Russia and other former Soviet countries have married Americans. Several of these women have been killed by their husbands. One of the most notorious murders of a Russian wife was that of Nina Reiser by her husband Hans Reiser in September of 2006 in California. more>

Newcomers High School in Queens, that caters exclusively to immigrants and children of immigrants, made it into the top ten on the U.S. News & World Report's list of the 100 best high schools in the country.

VIDEO :: NY1 reports on Newcomers High School's ranking according to US News and World Report. more>

Russian parents' dreams and desires for their children are well-intentioned, but are often both physically and psychologically harmful to their children. This situation is aggravated by immigration: the sacrifices and the hardships endured make it difficult for children to satisfy their parents and more difficult for parents to be satisfied. more>