Press

The secret superpower of being bilingual from an early age
USA TODAY Back to School magazine, Fall 2024

Neighbors Link’s spring benefit raises $735,000 to empower new Americans with skills, resources
Westfair Business Journals, June 19, 2024

New York and the Hudson valley should embrace migrants. It’s smart for our economy
The Journal News/lohud, February 9, 2024

Commentary: Funding for courts, legal services will ease immigration crisis
The Times Union, January 29, 2024

Population Down, New York State Needs Immigrants
The New York Times, November 23, 2023

Panel Makes Case for Why U.S., State Benefit From Immigration
The Examiner News, November 6, 2023

Westchester Community College, Neighbors link host panel discussion on immigration
News 12 Westchester, November 1, 2023

Migrants Are a Benefit to the Economy of Our Communities and the Hudson Valley
The Examiner News, June 13, 2023

A traffic stop sparks a turn to immigration law
The Record-Review, March 31, 2023

 Asylum seekers like me can make it work in New York — with this essential help
The Journal News, February 2, 2023

Unaccompanied Children Who Come to U.S. Should Receive Our Support
The Examiner News, November 8, 2022

Neighbors Link Event Addresses Unaccompanied Minors Coming to U.S.
The Examiner News, October 25, 2022

Ukraine response reveals flawed immigration policy
The Record Review, April 1, 2022.

Trusted messengers aim to increase COVID-19 vaccine rates with people of color
The Journal News, February 4, 2022.

Neighbors Link
Bedford & New Canaan Magazine, November/December 2021 (go to page 152).

‘My Homeland’: A Poet’s Quest to Help a Family Flee Afghanistan
The New York Times, October 15, 2021

Governor Hochul and Mayor De Blasio Announce $27 Million Available to Provide Hurricane Ida Relief to Undocumented New Yorkers
September 26, 2021

An early look inside Yonkers’ new community center, affordable housing in Nodine Hill
The Journal News, September 22, 2021

‘They are going to have a better life’: Port Chester man shares dad’s view of immigrant reunification process
News12, August 18, 2021

Behind on Rent Due to COVID? Program Helps Tenants Avoid Eviction
The Examiner, July 27, 2021

The US has a ‘thirst’ for immigrant workers. Why do so many struggle to get legal status?
PBS NewsHour, May 20, 2021

Crain’s New York 2021’s Notables in Nonprofits and Philanthropy
Carola Otero Bracco was named as one of Crain’s New York Business 2021’s Notables in Nonprofits and Philanthropy. This list celebrates 57 New York heroes who facilitated or led nonprofit work in the face of the pandemic.

Shining a spotlight on Westchester’s women-run nonprofits
News12, March 11, 2021

Task Force to Ensure COVID-19 Vaccine Access
Hudson Valley Press, March 3, 2021

‘People are Struggling’: Local Immigrants Face Uncertainty Despite Hope for the Future
The Examiner, December 30, 2020

Feeding Westchester Distributes 27,000 Lbs. of Food at Mt. Kisco Market
The Examiner, August 28, 2020.

The Faces of Deportation
Rolling Stone, July 22, 2020

Carola Bracco and Stuart Marwell: Navigating the coronavirus economy
Westchester County Business Journal, May 1, 2020.

Immigration Law and Its Impact on the Family: What Group Therapists Need to Know
International Journal of Group Psychotherapy, April 10, 2020. Karin Anderson Ponzer, Elizabeth Mastropolo, Leslie Stephanie Molina.

‘Undocumented:’ Bill gives green light for immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses
News12, November 14, 2019

Shield From Deportation Restored, Following Outcry, For Immigrants With Critically Ill Children
Gothamist and WNYC, September 25, 2019.

Sen. Harckham names Carola Otero Bracco 2019 Woman of Distinction
MSN, May 9, 2019.

Neigh­bors Link Sup­ports Res­i­dents of Sleepy Hol­low and Tar­ry­town
The Hudson Independent, April 1, 2019

Challenges of a Local Immigrant Waiting for Word on His Future
The Examiner, February 13, 2019

Mount Kisco undocumented worker detained by ICE, released from immigration detention
The Journal News, July 10, 2018

Rally in White Plains against Trump Administration’s zero tolerance refugee policy
Fios1, June 1, 2018

La­timer Signs Im­mi­grant Pro­tec­tion Act af­ter County Board Sup­port
The Hudson Independent, April 4, 2018

DACA politics playing havoc with young lives: Community View
Journal News, March 10, 2018

Local Immigrants Face Changes
The Hudson Independent, March 5, 2018.

DACA’s end sparks fear, uncertainty for some in Westchester
Westchester Business Journal, September 14, 2017

Immigrant Protection Act
Journal New, August 7, 2017

Harsh Policies and Fearful Immigrants
New York Times Opinion Section, Letter to the Editor, May 11, 2017

Hundreds gather in Mount Kisco for immigrants
Journal News, May 7, 2017

Mount Kisco Embraces Program To Build Trust Between Police and Community
Mount Kisco Daily Voice, December 30, 2016.

Building Community Partnerships to Serve Immigrant Workers
National Council for Workforce Education Year 1 Report.

Upskilling the New American Workforce

National Skills Coalition Report, June 2016.