City Council candidate Lisyanskiy praises new program to help undocumented immigrants
Calling it a “hallmark achievement for our city,” City Council candidate John Lisyanskiy, who emigrated from the Ukraine to the United States two decades ago, praised the city’s new $18 million program to assist undocumented immigrants.
“In 1992, I emigrated here with my family from the Ukraine. I began my career in politics because I believe strongly in democratic government and I am proud that our city has taken this groundbreaking step to protect immigrants. The process of citizenship is not easy, and I believe we can make it better through programs like this,” Lisyanskiy, a financial analyst in the City Council’s budget division, said.
The New York Daily News reported on July 17 that the city plans to spend $18 million over the next two years helping undocumented immigrants get jobs, driver’s licenses and Social Security cards.