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Tareq Saghie

Tareq Saghie

Tareq Saghie is a bilingual freelance journalist from New York City finishing his MA at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY. He is passionate about the power of investigative reporting to help expose embedded injustice in our society and uncover possible solutions. He focuses primarily on immigration, labor, and government. When Tareq is not working, he likes biking to Brighton Beach and trying new foods on the way back.

Recent Work by Tareq

Brooklyn Asylum Seekers Express Optimism, Fear, Deja Vu Amid Trump Victory

Brooklyn Asylum Seekers Express Optimism, Fear, Deja Vu Amid Trump Victory

Many are worried about his deportation plans, but are also intrigued by his economic promises.
At Weekly Press Conference, Mayor Adams Says He Plans to Downsize The Migrant Shelter at Hall Street

At Weekly Press Conference, Mayor Adams Says He Plans to Downsize The Migrant Shelter at Hall Street

NYC Mayor Adams discusses drones, new policing strategies and plans to close large migrant shelters, such as the one at Hall Street in Brooklyn
A Once-Therapeutic Garden at a Homeless Shelter in Brooklyn Faces Destruction, Sparks Outcry

A Once-Therapeutic Garden at a Homeless Shelter in Brooklyn Faces Destruction, Sparks Outcry

Staff at the non-profit managing the garden claims it creates unsafe, hidden spaces for residents.
Many BK Transit Projects Are on Hold, Despite MTA Assurances, Advocates Say

Many BK Transit Projects Are on Hold, Despite MTA Assurances, Advocates Say

The MTA said it is constructing a five-year plan under the assumption that the state will find the billions it needs to make transit safer, faster and more reliable.
Asylum Seekers in Clinton Hill Shelter Complex Express Terror Following Weekend Shootings

Asylum Seekers in Clinton Hill Shelter Complex Express Terror Following Weekend Shootings

WARNING: This story contains graphic videos.
Long Considered a Lifeline, TPS Should be Reformed, Advocates Say

Long Considered a Lifeline, TPS Should be Reformed, Advocates Say

The federal government recently extended Temporary Protected Status for immigrants from Yemen. Many in Brooklyn's Yemeni community are thankful, but seek a more permanent solution.
Anger Boils Over at Town Hall on Clinton Hill Migrant Shelters

Anger Boils Over at Town Hall on Clinton Hill Migrant Shelters

There are about 4,000 asylum seekers living in two adjacent shelters on Hall and Ryerson Streets. Residents said they want the City to better manage the shelters and migrant activities.
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