Amir Khafagy is a Report for America corps member with Documented. His reporting focuses on the intersections of labor, race, class, and immigration, delving into topics such as labor laws, elections, and public policy. Amir's work has been featured in THE CITY NY, Documented, and NewsBreak.
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Amir's focus is on local issues within New York City, particularly covering topics related to labor rights, immigration, political corruption, and social justice. He appears to have a strong interest in government announcements and legal policy regulations at the local level.
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Higher wages, financial transparency, and a seat at the decision-making table are among the workers' demands.
By: Amir Khafagy
The most recent city pay disparity report, released in 2024, showed that city workers of color were paid $0.84 for every $1 paid to white city employees. City Hall said it is working on the report, but did not provide a timeline.
Manhattan D.A indicted SALON 1884 owner for allegedly forcing employees to work extensive hours while stealing wages.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an Executive Order to protect outdoor workers from the dangers of rising extreme heat, including strengthening construction site heat safety requirements, providing bathroom access, and developing a multilingual heat safety guidance.
By: Amir Khafagy
If no deal is reached, 86,000 frontline healthcare workers with the union 1199SEIU could walk off the job.
The proposed casino near Citi Field in Queens is dividing the community in the race for Queens' 13th State Senatorial District.
A letter penned from the UN cites the home care workers' 24-hour shifts as violations of human rights that amounts to a form of forced labor.
By: Amir Khafagy
A raid in the small resort town of Lake Placid has caused fear and anxiety among immigrant workers, and upended the local economy just days before the summer tourist season is set to begin.
By: Amir Khafagy
Years before the near-catastrophe at the former Pfizer headquarters, Laborers Local 79 had warned about the dangerous safety record of one of its subcontractors, Northeast Service Interiors.
The “Venture Forward” program is a first-of-its-kind initiative for street vendors that will show where they can operate legally on city streets via a mobile phone app powered by a live map.
