Press

VIA in The News

Journalists, professors, and filmmakers who found in VIA a window into the Venezuelan immigrant experience in New York City.

2026

Gothamist

Niurka Meléndez, Héctor Arguinzones

Expressions of Hope on the Upper West Side from Venezuelan Ex-pats

Arya Sundaram

2026

Article

News Nation

Niurka Meléndez, Héctor Arguinzones

Venezuelans in Exile React to Maduro’s Capture: ‘A Long-Awaited Moment’

News Nation

2026

Video Interview

Spectrum News

Héctor Arguinzones

Venezuelans in the City React to Maduro’s Capture

Shannan Ferry, Nicholas Loud

2026

TV Interview

Bronx Times

Héctor Arguinzones

‘Justice Came — but Fear Remains’: Maduro’s Capture Sparks Mixed Emotions Among Venezuelans in New York

Emily Swanson

2026

Article

CNN

Niurka Meléndez

Venezuela’s Maduro Arrives at Brooklyn Detention Center — Venezuelans Abroad Respond

Polo Sandoval

2026

TV Interview

Tiempo (ABC7NY)

Niurka Meléndez

Escalating Geopolitical Tensions Between the US and Venezuela

Joe Torres

2026

TV Interview

Fordham University

Niurka Meléndez

Criminalizing Compassion: Upholding Human Rights and the Rule of Law in Immigration Practice

Fordham University

2026

Seminar / Panel

CNN

Niurka Meléndez

‘It’s Like a Roller Coaster,’ Says Venezuelan After Witnessing Maduro in US Custody

CNN

2026

TV Interview

KVUE ABC

Niurka Meléndez

Maduro’s Ouster Sparks Celebrations Among Venezuelans in South Florida

Vanessa A. Alvarez, Tim Reynolds, Bruce Schreiner

2026

TV Interview

Documented NY

Niurka Meléndez

Following Maduro’s Capture, Venezuelan Immigrants Face an Uncertain Future

Rommel H. Ojeda

2026

Article

The Sunday Guardian

Niurka Meléndez

Nicolas Maduro in ‘New York Jail’ After US Capture, Faces Drug & Weapons Charges; Venezuelans React with Hope

Neerja Mishra

2026

Article

The New York Times

Niurka Meléndez

Emotions Collide for Venezuelans in New York City

Isabella Kwai

2026

Article

PBS

Niurka Meléndez

Venezuelans in South Florida Celebrate Ouster of Maduro Government

Vanessa A. Alvarez, Tim Reynolds, Bruce Schreiner

2026

Article

2025

D3 Open Arms / St. Paul & St. Andrew

Niurka Meléndez, Héctor Arguinzones

Know Their Rights / Know Your Opportunities

D3 / Church

2025

Seminar / Panel

The Guardian

Niurka Meléndez

‘I’m Paranoid All the Time’: Surveillance and Fear in a City of Immigrants

Claudia Rosel

2025

Article

MSN

Niurka Meléndez

Trump Bans Citizens of 12 Countries From Traveling to U.S.

Michelle Hackman

2025

Article

Observatorio de la Diáspora Venezolana

VIA NYC

The Importance of Volunteering in the Diaspora

Prof. Tomás Páez

2025

Video Interview

Observatorio de la Diáspora Venezolana

VIA NYC

Diaspora Governance

Prof. Tomás Páez

2025

Video Interview

Quadratín Hispano

Niurka Meléndez

Cancellation of TPS Affects Thousands of Venezuelans in New York (YouTube)

Jorge De La Hoz Serrano

2025

Video Interview

Quadratín Hispano

Niurka Meléndez

Cancellation of TPS Affects Thousands of Venezuelans in New York (Facebook)

Jorge De La Hoz Serrano

2025

Video Interview

El Diario Nueva York

VIA NYC

Organización Creada por Venezolanos Reconocida por su Impacto en Asistencia a Migrantes en NY — Anthem Awards

Fernando Martinez

2025

Article

2024

El Diario Nueva York

VIA NYC

Migración venezolana en Nueva York batalla con duros estigmas: no todos somos malandros

Fernando Martinez

2024

Article

PBS

Niurka Meléndez

A Trip Through the Flavors & Flair of Latin America (Table for All)

Buki Elegbede

2024

Video Interview

Observatorio de la Diáspora Venezolana

VIA NYC

Human Rights Situation in Venezuela

Prof. Tomás Páez

2024

Video Interview

News Doc Project

Niurka Meléndez

The Journey of Mind

Tenzin Zompa

2024

Article

Book / Amazon

Héctor Arguinzones

Crisol de Almas — Back Cover Contribution

Patricia Schaefer (author)

2024

Book Contribution

VPI Internacional

Héctor Arguinzones

Héctor Arguinzones on the Closure of Randall’s Island Migrant Shelter

VPI Staff

2024

Video Interview

Program Buenos Días (VPITV)

Niurka Meléndez, Guillermo Nolivos

Posible Eliminación del Parole para Venezolanos

VPITV

2024

Video Interview

El Diario Nueva York

VIA NYC

VIA Crea un Puente con las Tradiciones de Miles de Inmigrantes Forzados Venezolanos

Fernando Martinez

2024

Article

VPITV

Niurka Meléndez

Is There a Migration Collapse in New York?

Maryorie González

2024

Video Interview

2023

Table For All

VIA NYC

Table For All Community Dinner — VIA Featured

Table For All

2023

Event

News From The States

Héctor Arguinzones

States See Influx of Migrants from India, Venezuela and China

Tim Henderson

2023

Article

CUNY / CCNY

Niurka Meléndez, Héctor Arguinzones

Forced Migrations from Venezuela: Challenges of Departure and Asylum Seeking

Dr. Susanna Rosenbaum (moderator)

2023

Seminar / Panel

Lohud

VIA NYC

How NY Nonprofit Helps Hundreds of Asylum Seekers Find New Life in U.S.

April Santana

2023

Article

New York Times en Español

Héctor Arguinzones

Article about the Venezuelan Hallaca Tradition

Christina Morales

2023

Article

The New York Times

Niurka Meléndez, Héctor Arguinzones

Venezuelan Migrants Could Soon Create New York’s First Little Caracas

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2023

Article

VPI Internacional

VIA NYC

NYT Included the Hallaca in Its Recipe Guides for the First Time

VPI Staff

2023

Article

2022

NY1

Niurka Meléndez

Venezuelan Asylum Seeker Works to Help New Migrants

Eric Feldman

2022

Article

The Wall Street Journal

Niurka Meléndez

Venezuelans Flee Again, This Time to the U.S.

Jenny Carolina Gonzalez, Juan Forero

2022

Article

El Diario Nueva York

VIA NYC

Inmigrantes enviados desde Texas llegan a refugios colapsados de NYC

Fernando Martinez

2022

Article

REDAC Internacional

Niurka Meléndez

Niurka Meléndez, Founder of VIA and Activist for REDAC Internacional

REDAC

2022

Article

2021

Latino Rebels

Niurka Meléndez

Court Decision on TPS Puts Pressure on Biden Immigration Reform

Juanita Ramos Ardilla

2021

Article

El Diario Nueva York

VIA NYC

ONG en Nueva York brinda apoyo legal, comunitario y psicológico a la comunidad venezolana

Verónica Egui Brito

2021

Article

YouTube / Katerin Burgos

VIA NYC

Five Years: Venezuelan Christmas Dinner

Katerin Burgos

2021

Video

CEPAZ

Niurka Meléndez

Voces Que Deben Ser Escuchadas

CEPAZ

2021

Video Interview

2020

City Limits

Niurka Meléndez

Venezuelan Residents in Juridical Limbo Since Closing of New York Consulate

Carlos Rodriguez

2020

Article

El Diario Nueva York

Niurka Meléndez, Héctor Arguinzones

La complicada vida de miles de venezolanos en Nueva York luego de meses de cierre de su sede consular

Fernando Martínez

2020

Article

2018

Daily Mail

Niurka Meléndez

Venezuelans Demand Apology from Celebrity Chef Salt Bae

Adry Torres

2018

Article

2017

Bloomberg News

Niurka Meléndez

Refugees Welcome Dinner Breaks Barriers Over Meals

Jessica Hester

2017