Gov. Cuomo proposes new state office to help refugees and immigrants with citizenship, jobs and more

New immigrants and refugees need lots of help after they are here, there are so many new and strange things to learn and discover. - - Donna Poisl

By Michelle Breidenbach / The Post-Standard

In the fine print of his State of the State message last week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that he would create an Office for New Americans to help immigrants on the path to citizenship and jobs.

Cuomo did not say much about the promise, but it is already welcome news to refugees and other immigrants who are trying to gain traction in Syracuse.

The Rev. Blessed Sikhosana, a U.S. immigrant from Zimbabwe and an advocate for refugees, said America is doing a good job of rescuing people from violence and famine in many countries. But once the refugees arrive, the government needs to pay better attention to language and cultural differences and the emotional and medical needs that come from trauma in war-torn countries.
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