Experts: Studies Show Refugees are Key to Stabilizing Declining Rust Belt Cities Like Syracuse

October 26, 2017. This article discusses the Welcoming Economies Convening that was held in Syracuse, New York, a coalition of public and business leaders who are dedicated to resettling refugees. These organizations are aware of the economic contributions of refugees such as the reversal of population decline and job creation. These groups came together at the convening to discuss how to further accelerate and help grow their economic contributions. Fiscal Policy Institute's Immigration Research Director David Kallick. "When we're talking about growth, we have to talk about [...]

2021-01-08T09:32:37-05:00October 25th, 2017|Economic Outlook, FPI in the News|

Groups Concerned about Healthcare Cuts

10/20/2017. Fiscal Policy Institutes Executive Director, Ron Deutsch, discusses how proposed federal budget cuts threaten healthcare. He and others rallied outside Glens Falls Hospital on Thursday to protest a possible repeal of the Affordable Care Act, also called Obamacare. “Congress has failed to renew funding for critical healthcare programs, which jeopardizes access to care for low- and middle-income residents and threatens hospitals across the state,” said Greenfield resident Ron Deutsch, Fiscal Policy Institute executive director." Access to full article Here    

2021-01-08T09:32:21-05:00October 24th, 2017|FPI in the News, Healthcare|

Federal Budget Cuts Will Hurt Children, Official Warns

October 18, 2017. FPI's executive director, Ron Deutsch, discusses how proposed cuts in federal spending could seriously damage programs that help needy children and families in the Elmira area, where he was the keynote speaker for the annual State of the Child in Chemung County Breakfast. The gathering, sponsored by the Every Child Matters Coalition, took place at the Elmira Community Kitchen. Deutsch told the group that New York relies heavily on federal dollars, and that proposed budget cuts, being discussed in Washington, could devastate [...]

2021-01-08T09:31:54-05:00October 19th, 2017|FPI in the News|

The Push for So Called “Free College”

October 18, 2017. In a radio interview with Sarah Schweinsberg, David Dyssegaard Kallick, FPI's Deputy Director and Director of Immigration Research, discusses Governor Cuomo's Excelsior Scholarship Program. Governor Cuomo expresses that college is a necessity. While people have praised the program, some have expressed concerns. It has been referred to as a last dollar grant, only covering what state and federal grants do not. This mostly helps middle class students, who do not qualify for programs helping low income families. This does not help with the [...]

2021-01-08T09:31:11-05:00October 18th, 2017|Education, FPI in the News|

Tenney’s Vote for GOP Budget Draws Protest

October 16, 2017. Last week, a group of advocates and community organizers spoke out against the passage of the Republican House Budget Resolution in front of Congresswomen Claudia Tenney's office in New Harford. Congresswoman Tenney voted in support of the Republican House Budget Resolution, which aims to slash government safety-net programs like Medicaid and SNAP. With cuts to entitlements in excess of over $1 trillion over a ten year period, it is likely that New York will face large holes in the state budget. Ron Deutsch, [...]

2021-01-08T09:30:59-05:00October 16th, 2017|FPI in the News, State Budget|

Panel to Discuss State Convention

October, 16, 2017. A panel discussion on the November ballot question of whether New York should hold a constitutional convention will take place at 7 p.m. Oct. 24 in the Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Ave. The event is presented by the Women's Press Club of New York State and the League of Women Voters of Albany County. Panelists will be Gerald Benjamin of the Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives at SUNY New Paltz, and Ronald Deutsch, executive director of the Fiscal Policy Institute [...]

2021-01-08T09:30:37-05:00October 16th, 2017|FPI in the News|

Cap Concerns

October 11, 2017. In an article discussing the Trump administration's decision to cut the number of refugee admissions in half, David Dyssegaard Kallick, FPI's Deputy Director and Director of Immigration Research was quoted. Although the cap is not expected to greatly effect New York City, it is expected to effect the economies of upstate cities across New York State where refugees fill jobs, buy homes, start businesses and help reverse population decline. Though the refugee cap is not expected to have a strong effect on New [...]

2021-01-08T09:30:05-05:00October 11th, 2017|FPI in the News|

October 4, 2017: David Kallick

October 4, 2017. FPI's David Dyseegaard Kallick discussed President Trump's decision to cap the number of refugees to 45,000, the lowest number in years, on the Capitol Pressroom. David discusses refugees in upstate New York, where housing costs are lower and refugee resettlement agencies are successful with job placement. He discusses how the cap could possibly create vacant rental property and a decrease in commercial development in these upstate cities. He goes on to discuss the public perception that refugees are a drain to resources. [...]

2017-10-05T11:34:49-04:00October 5th, 2017|FPI in the News|

Lower Refugee Quota Called a Blow to NY

October 4, 2017. This article discusses the Trump administration's decision to cap the number of refugee arrivals to 45,000, the lowest cap since the resettlement process began. Alternatively, the administration believes that it will be more cost effective to provide services to them in their home country. The article goes on to discuss how refugees have helped with population decline in upstate New York cities and how they are important to the local economies. President Trump announced last week that the United States will admit only [...]

2021-01-08T09:18:20-05:00October 4th, 2017|FPI in the News|

After Health Care Bill Fails, NY Still Faces Questions

September 28, 2017. This article discusses the uncertainty surrounding the federal government and potential cuts to New York, which could run as high as $17 billion. According to the article, The latest push to repeal and replace broad aspects of the Affordable Care Act has failed, at least for now. Advocates opposed to the bill aren’t sure they’ve heard the last from it. “This bill is a lot like Frankenstein’s monster,” said Ron Deutsch of the Fiscal Policy Institute. “It just requires another jolt of [...]

2021-01-08T09:28:29-05:00September 28th, 2017|FPI in the News|

Potential Trump Refugee Cutback Could Affect Buffalo

September 28, 2017. In this article the author discusses President Trump's expected plan to cut the refugee cap to 45,000, the lowest cap since September 11, 2011. The author argues that the population and economy of Buffalo will be greatly impacted. The author notes how refugees have helped reverse population decline in Buffalo, as well as helped the economy grow through business ownership, job creation and a boost in real estate prices. The author also notes that refugee resettlement agencies will be negatively impacted and [...]

2021-01-08T09:28:19-05:00September 28th, 2017|FPI in the News|

Senior Budget and Policy Analyst

The Senior Budget and Policy Analyst will lead work in a range of policy areas of importance to the Fiscal Policy Institute. He or she will produce timely, comprehensible, and reliable research. A central part of the job will be leading FPI’s research analyzing state budget proposals in real time every January to April. The right candidate will have strong policy analysis skills, will work well independently and in teams, and will be able to communicate information effectively to diverse audiences. Like all FPI staff, the right candidate for this position will have a commitment [...]

2021-01-08T09:27:59-05:00September 26th, 2017|Blog|

NY Outraged Over Startup That Wants to Replace Bodegas

September 13, 2017. This article discusses the outrage of New Yorkers over a new business that would put vending machines in apartment buildings stocked with convenience store items. New Yorkers feel that using the Hispanic term "Bodega" as the name for the business is problematic. Fast Company via Twitter screenshot "Why are you using the Hispanic name - why are you doing that?" he said. Now a new startup aims to make buying convenience store items a little more convenient for some, while effectively eroding neighborhood [...]

2021-01-08T09:27:26-05:00September 14th, 2017|FPI in the News|

David Dyssegaard Kallick Participates in Newsmakers Panel on Stakes for New Yorkers in the 2017 City Elections

September 13, 2017. On September 8, there was a panel that discussed the 2017 mayoral and City Council election that was organized by the Center for Community and Ethnic Media at the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism. FPI's David Dyssegaard Kallick, Deputy Director and Director of Immigration Research, joined the host Errol Louis, Professor Christina Greer from Fordham University, Christian González-Rivera from the Center for an Urban Future, and Stephen Witt from Kings County Politics to discuss health and immigration and other topics related to the election. [...]

2017-09-13T09:46:58-04:00September 13th, 2017|Migration|

Ellen Teller and Ron Deutsch Discuss Impact from Budget Cuts on Social Services

September 12, 2017. Activists gathered in Albany on Monday to discuss the impact of budget cuts on social services. Ellen Teller, Director of Government Affairs at the Food Research and Action Center, and Ron Deutsch, Executive Director of the Fiscal Policy Institute, broke down the impact it would have on New York and the nation. Access to the full podcast can be found HERE.

2017-10-04T12:47:36-04:00September 12th, 2017|FPI in the News|
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