The New York City Hall launched a website to help Ukrainians: immigrants will be simplified in obtaining status for relatives from Ukraine

New York is working with federal authorities to help Ukrainians reunite with families in the Big Apple, officials said March 6. According to The Post, City Immigrant Commissioner Manny Castro spoke at a press conference with New York City Mayor Eric Adams in Brooklyn.

“We will work closely with the federal government to expedite the granting of refugee status to Ukrainians so that Ukrainian New Yorkers can bring their families and loved ones here to New York,” City Immigration Commissioner Manny Castro said at a news conference with the mayor of New York. York by Eric Adams Brooklyn.

Castro also announced a new city website with resources for Ukrainian New Yorkers amid the Russian invasion.

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"We created a websiteso that people can access all the resources provided by the city authorities for Ukrainian residents New Yorkwho want to apply for [temporary protection status] and who want to bring their relatives into the country whenever possible,” Castro said.

To help with philanthropy for Ukrainians, Adams also pledged to work to provide warehouse space to store food and supplies.

“Now I will immediately send my team here. Let's find a warehouse so we can store these materials because so many Americans want to help in any way they can,” Adams said in response to a question about the effort. “We will look for a warehouse so we can store these materials.”

Adams' comments come after Assemblyman Stephen Simbrowitz (D-Brighton Beach) said his district has seen a surge in support but volunteers need more space for donated goods.