“We Love New York Immigrants” Campaign Launches for Immigrant Heritage Week

The Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs launches the “We Love New York Immigrants” campaign.

Several events taking place from Monday through June 30 are part of Immigrant Heritage Week, a time to recognize the countless contributions of diverse communities to the city.

The office has published a series of 25 illustrations highlighting various immigrant enclaves throughout the five boroughs.

“Today we kick off #ImmigrantHeritageWeek with our campaign, We ❤️ Immigrant NYC. We celebrate the contributions of all our immigrant communities and our status as the best #CityOfImmigrants 🗽

“Visit https://t.co/F3MSD0Fugn for a full list of events!” read a social media post from the Office of Immigrant Affairs.

Today, we are kicking off #ImmigrantHeritageWeek with our campaign, We ❤️ Immigrant NYC. We celebrate the contributions of all of our immigrant communities and our status as the ultimate #CityOfImmigrants 🗽

Visit https://t.co/F3MSD0Fugn for a full list of events! pic.twitter.com/LWsRx46xD2

— NYC Immigrant Affairs (@NYCImmigrants) April 17, 2023

First launched in 2004, Immigrant Heritage Week is a celebration commemorating April 17, 1907, the day the largest number of immigrants, around 11,000, entered the country through Ellis Island. .

To see a complete list of events, you can visit the web address nyc.gov/immigrantheritage