Although immigration at border is decreasing, number of asylum seekers coming to NYC is rising, Adams administration says
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Two more emergency shelter sites are almost ready to open.
Mayor Eric Adams and other city leaders on Tuesday turned up the volume on their calls for the Biden administration to come up with a national strategy to address the asylum seeker crisis. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3seMNdC
A new humanitarian relief center for asylum seekers opened Tuesday afternoon in Queens, despite mass protests. The mayor's office took CBS New York's Lisa Rozner inside the tents located in the parking lot of Creedmoor Psychiatric Center.
Fort Wadsworth is used by the community as national park and historic site, and is a military training ground.
The mayor and other city leaders renewed their calls for the Biden administration to come up with a national strategy to address the asylum seeker crisis.
Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella is speaking out against the potential conversion of the Fort Wadsworth site into an asylum seeker shelter.
For months, Mayor Eric Adams has been pleading for President Joe Biden to help with the asylum seeker crisis in New York City. Thursday, White House officials visited New York and met with the mayor, promising to collaborate. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3P0JAr7
The five boroughs of New York City are currently hosting approximately 57,000 asylum seekers and the number continues to rise. Mayor Eric Adams sits down with "CBS Mornings" for a closer look at the humanitarian crisis growing there and what he hopes the Biden Administration will do to fix it.
It comes as tents start going up on Randall's Island to house the asylum seekers as the city struggles to find space. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram has the latest developments.
Members of New York's congressional delegation toured the Roosevelt Hotel asylum seeker center in Manhattan on Thursday.
He added without help from federal or state officials, he'll have to make decisions about cutting city services.
We're getting a new look at how much New Yorkers may have to pay for the thousands of asylum seekers coming to the city. Mayor Eric Adams says the price tag has tripled. CBS New York's Ali Bauman has details on how this will affect city services. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3KwhzVm
Mayor Eric Adams says supporting asylum seekers is putting New York City into a financial crisis, but relief is on the way. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3KwhzVm
Adams said this new trend of young asylum seekers changes everything from shelter options to schooling requirements, further supporting his argument that New York City is at a breaking point.
Many of the asylum seekers arriving in New York City are families with small children. In fact, Mayor Eric Adams says 30% of current asylum seekers are children. CBS New York's Jessica Moore has more on how this impacts city resources and shelters. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3KwhzVm
We're getting a new look at the price tag to care for asylum seekers coming into New York City. Mayor Eric Adams says it has tripled to an eye-popping $12 billion. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has details on how the crisis could impact everyday services. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3qoCgfk
Mayor Eric Adams and other city officials spoke about the city's ongoing response to the asylum seeker crisis.
The mayor says the city is on the brink of falling off a fiscal cliff as it continues to shelter and care for tens of thousands of asylum seekers. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports from the newsroom.
Their arrival comes as city leaders are scrambling to figure out what to do with the asylum seekers who are here already. CBS New York's John Dias has the latest.
As NYC continues quest for federal help, local organizations like Ruth's Refuge are finding their own way to help.
As Mayor Eric Adams continues to ask for federal help to deal with the asylum seeker crisis in New York City, local nonprofit organizations are finding their own ways to help. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger shows us how one group is helping asylum seekers feel at home.
New York City officials say five busloads of asylum seekers are expected to arrive between Tuesday evening and 6 a.m. Wednesday. As CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports, this comes as the city finalizes plans on how it will educate the influx of students this fall.
It's shaping up to be one of the city's largest emergency housing facilities ever, and it's being done to keep up with an overwhelming influx of asylum seekers.
New York City is once again preparing to house asylum seekers at Randall's Island, after running out of space at hotels and homeless shelters. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
Community leaders say there was no notice. Some worry it will take away from community services.
Two adults and a child were killed in a fast-moving fire in Flushing, Queens Monday, the FDNY said.
The Jets will receive a 2027 sixth-round draft pick from the Chiefs and pick up $7 million of Fields' guaranteed $10 million salary.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team women's NCAA field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
New Jersey's new Portal North Bridge opened for NJ Transit on Monday, marking a milestone for commuters after weeks of disruptions.
The Iran war could escalate further as President Trump threatens to hit key oil infrastructure if Tehran doesn't drop its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.
Two adults and a child were killed in a fast-moving fire in Flushing, Queens Monday, the FDNY said.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
Families were forced to jump from windows Sunday as flames burned through a three-story home in Canarsie, Brooklyn.
A tornado watch has been issued for several New Jersey counties and a wind advisory along with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms are in store.
A tornado watch has been issued for several New Jersey counties and a wind advisory along with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms are in store.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
New Jersey's new Portal North Bridge opened for NJ Transit on Monday, marking a milestone for commuters after weeks of disruptions.
A tornado watch has been issued for several New Jersey counties and a wind advisory along with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms are in store.
Four people, including two teens and two construction workers, were hurt in a house explosion in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
A father and son died in an overnight fire on Long Island. Kenneth Roberts, 42, and his son Mekhi, 12, were trapped in intense smoke inside a basement apartment.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Friday establishing the first-ever Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani denounced Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's anti-Muslim social media post during a Ramadan event.
The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has disrupted oil exports from the region, driven fuel prices far higher worldwide and upended global air travel.
A New Jersey toddler's death after falling more than 20 stories has prompted new legislation designed to ensure windows are properly guarded in apartment buildings across the state.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The Jets will receive a 2027 sixth-round draft pick from the Chiefs and pick up $7 million of Fields' guaranteed $10 million salary.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team women's NCAA field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
The Knicks rallied from a 21-point deficit against a patchwork Golden State lineup to beat the Warriors 110-107 on Sunday night.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Nicolas Fernández scored twice in the first half and Talles Magno scored late in the second to propel New York City FC to a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Yankee Stadium on Saturday night.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Three people were killed in a fast-moving fire that led to a collapse in Flushing, Queens Monday, the FDNY said. Watch the full news conference.
Two firefighters suffered minor injuries. Five civilians were being evaluated.
Newark-native Michael B. Jordon ran over to Nischelle Turner and Kevin Frazier right before the show, before taking home the Academy Award for Best Actor.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's updated Monday afternoon First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
New Jersey's new Portal North Bridge officially opened Monday, marking a major milestone for commuters restoring normal NJ Transit routes after commuters dealt with disruptions for weeks.
