Faith leaders call for more help for asylum seekers in NYC
Dozens marched around the hotel and said they want to help but are struggling with the influx of people.
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Dozens marched around the hotel and said they want to help but are struggling with the influx of people.
CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge spoke to people who hoped they could escape their situations for the American dream, but are finding the reality is much harder.
More than 30 marched around the hotel and said they want to help but are struggling with the influx of people. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The mayor said his goal is to do everything possible so children and families don't have to sleep on the streets.
The mayor said his goal is to do everything possible so children and families don't have to sleep on the streets. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer has the story.
Another shelter for asylum seekers in New York City has been shut down by the FDNY.
Another shelter for asylum seekers in New York City has been shut down by the FDNY. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
The Middle East and migrants, two hot topics on New Yorkers' minds, take centerstage this week on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
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As more asylum seekers arrive in New York City, Mayor Eric Adams faces more hurdles finding them housing. A number of migrant shelters now have to be closed because the fire department says they're fire traps. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3PWHqbb
Monday was finally move out day at St. John Villa Academy migrant shelter. The 170 migrants there were forced to pack their bags and board buses for the Roosevelt Hotel. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
The fire department inspected the shelter Monday and found too many violations for the asylum seekers to stay.
Chopper 2 flew over the St. John Villa Academy shelter, where the fire department found multiple violations Monday.
Chopper 2 flew over the St. John Villa Academy shelter on Landis Avenue, where people were standing outside with suitcases as they waited to board a bus.
Staten Island officials are calling on the city to close the center for asylum seekers, which they say is facing a vacate order because of violations.
There are stunning charges about fire code violations at migrant shelters that could force the city to close them down. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Staten Island officials are calling on the city to close the center for asylum seekers, which they say is facing a vacate order because of violations.
Nearly two dozen advocates, religious leaders, and a representative of one of the city's largest unions met Thursday.
Nearly two dozen advocates, religious leaders, and a representative of one of the city's largest unions met Thursday. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
CBS New York's Jessica Moore has more on the mayor's appearance on Face the Nation.
Mayor Eric Adams spent his final night in Colombia on Saturday, capping a four-day trip to Latin America. His message to migrants: New York City is at capacity. But as CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports, he also met with lawmakers there to try to find solutions to the asylum seeker crisis. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/46iAJaj
Mayor Eric Adams is wrapping up his tour of Latin America, where he is trying to dissuade asylum seekers from coming to New York City. CBS New York spoke with Manuela Guerra Fletcher, a reporter with our partner station Caracol News. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/46iAJaj
Adams said the problem is two-fold: helping asylum seekers and helping New Yorkers experiencing poverty.
Mayor Eric Adams toured migrant shelters in Ecuador and told those fleeing poverty and political unrest that making it in New York City would be challenging. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
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A fire started in the basement of a South Ozone Park home before spreading early Thursday, according to the FDNY.
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A flood watch has been issued for most of the Tri-State Area, including New York City, as heavy rain and potentially strong storms are expected Thursday.
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A flood watch has been issued for most of the Tri-State Area, including New York City, as heavy rain and potentially strong storms are expected Thursday.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
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A flood watch has been issued for most of the Tri-State Area, including New York City, as heavy rain and potentially strong storms are expected Thursday.
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A dean at Rutgers University was arrested for allegedly recording inappropriate videos while working for the school, according to New Jersey prosecutors.
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A flood watch has been issued for most of the Tri-State Area, including New York City, as heavy rain and potentially strong storms are expected Thursday.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman says he will comply with New York's new law restricting police cooperation with ICE, but first, he blasted the governor. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
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State officials sent letters to agencies across New York instructing them to unwind agreements with ICE by Tuesday.
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The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
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