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New York Population Gains Nearly Vanish in 2025
Demographics
Matthew Gray

New York Population Gains Nearly Vanish in 2025, As Immigration Slows and Residents Keep Leaving for Cheaper States

The latest figures from the U.S. Census Bureau paint a stark picture for New York State. Between July 2024 and July 2025, the state added a mere 1,008 residents, pushing its total population just over 20 million. This fractional increase of 0.5% positions New York as the sixth-slowest growing state in the nation, a significant

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February 5, 2026 No Comments
Barriers Immigrants Face in Accessing Support
Migration
Matthew Gray

9 Barriers Immigrants Face in Accessing Legal and Healthcare Support

More than 46 million immigrants live in the United States, making up nearly 14% of the total population, yet access to basic legal and healthcare services remains uneven and often out of reach (KFF, 2023). Despite living and working in the country, many immigrants, especially those who are undocumented or in the process of seeking

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June 19, 2025 No Comments
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Business and Economy
Matthew Gray

Impact of Immigrant-Owned Businesses on Local Economies in 2025

Immigrants have consistently played a crucial role in the U.S. economy, contributing to business formation, job creation, and innovation. Their entrepreneurial spirit has powered both small businesses and billion-dollar corporations, fueling economic growth across multiple industries. In 2013 alone, immigrants contributed $1.6 trillion to the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), and their impact has only

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February 14, 2025 1 Comment