Author Archives: Stacey Schmidt

Graduado de Leyes Pasa el Exámen de la Barra de Abogados del Estado de New York, Posiblemente no Podrá Practicar su Profesión Debido a Estatus Migratorio- Actualización

Meses atrás Kareema Mitchell escribió acerca de Cesar Vargas, un graduado de la escuela de leyes de la universidad de la ciudad de New York quien fue traído ilegalmente a los Estados Unidos cuando tenía cinco años de edad. Debido a su estatus migratorio, la admisión de Vargas a la barra de abogados fue questionada […]

ESL & Other Services Available to Recent Immigrants

The Statue of Liberty stands as a symbol of the spirit of America and welcomes people of every race and from every nation into the fabric of freedom and liberty upon which the United States was founded. How fitting is her inscription: “Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!” cries she With silent lips. “Give me […]

Winter Accident Season Is Nigh

In light of this past weekend’s winter storm, I am reminded of one sure fire winter season kill-joy: accidents causing serious injury. ‘Tis the season for winter weather-related accidents, including slip and falls, motor vehicle crashes, skiing and snowboarding accidents, fires and the like. Here are some tips to help you brave the sometimes unforgiving […]

Immigration News-Woman assures she was discriminated against because she is Hispanic

Mayra Mejia is an immigrant from Honduras, who has been living in the US for more than 10 years. She was driving when a police officer pulled her over. Mayra was terrified because she had no driver’s license and she has had a Deportation Order since 2003. The woman knew that being in contact with […]

Are Violent Crime Rates on the Rise?

Turn on the TV, open the newspaper or log onto your favorite news website. Do you wind up cringing in disbelief and shaking your head because of what you are seeing? Unfortunately, it’s not unusual to see reports of murders, rapes, robberies and other violent crimes. It seems like even the “safest” cities and towns […]