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hrmjustin

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Fri May 9, 2014, 10:31 AM May 2014

Municipal IDs coming closer to reality

Cyril Josh Barker

The city is getting closer to making the concept of a municipal ID a reality as the first hearings for the plan get underway.

Last month, the City Council introduced legislation to create a citywide municipal identification card. The card is aimed toward undocumented immigrants in an effort to give them better access to city services.

Other than immigrants, the council says many current New York City residents are unable to obtain New York state photo identification cards for various reason. Not having an ID makes it difficult for New Yorkers to access basic public services.

http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2014/may/08/municipal-ids-coming-closer-reality/

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