Amir Khafagy is a Report for America corps member with Documented. His reporting delves into the intersections of labor, race, class, and immigration, while also covering general assignment news, government and politics, and various sectors like construction and aviation. 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.
Given his coverage attributes and themes covered, Amir may be most responsive to pitches offering insights or interviews with experts who can provide analysis of local governmental policies impacting labor rights, immigration laws, and societal issues within New York City. Additionally, individuals directly involved in the events he covers may also be valuable sources for him.
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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.
By: Amir Khafagy
A Documented review found vendors received more criminal summonses in the first three months of 2026 compared to the same period last year, despite a new city law decriminalizing many violations.
According to a new city report, enforcement of New York City's tip transparency law has led to an average of about $2,287 in additional tips for each of the city's 70,000 app-based delivery workers.
After a nearly two-month struggle, New York Immigration Coalition management agreed to voluntarily recognize its staff's union late Thursday.
Focusing on vulnerable workers, the Mayor's Office of Worker Power (MOWP) will support training, education, and workers' organizing efforts.
Immigrant workers who survived the World Trade Center attacks honor their fallen workers through the labor movement.
