Rep. Maloney started her career as an ESL *English as a Second Language) teacher in East Harlem. When her program was cut, her colleagues elected her as their advocate to restore funding - and she succeeded, setting an example that has extended throughout her career, first working with the NYC Department of Education and then as a legislative staffer in Albany. After gaining that experience, in 1982 she ran a long-shot challenge to an incumbent City Council Member in a district that spanned East Harlem, South Bronx, Manhattan Valley, and Carnegie Hill - and she won an improbably upset.
The U.S. Embassy in Kabul is collecting information from U.S. Citizens who may need assistance returning to the United States due to the security situation in Afghanistan. The information collected in this form will only be used by the U.S. Embassy for the purpose of facilitating return travel to the United States: U.S Embassy Kabul - Form
P-2: if you or someone you know worked as a contractor with media, NGOs, etc. Check to see if you're eligible: https://www.state.gov/u-s-refugee-admissions-program-priority-2-designation-for-afghan-nationals/
If you are eligible, you may apply through the link here: https://www.wrapsnet.org/siv-iraqi-syrian-afghan-p2/
Additional resources for New Yorkers here: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/orr/policy-guidance/state-new-york-programs-and-services-locality