Gov. Hochul, Mayor Adams laud Biden's move to limit migrant crossings
It comes just 26 days before the midterm and governor's elections, and as the city is trying to provide housing, CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
Watch CBS News
It comes just 26 days before the midterm and governor's elections, and as the city is trying to provide housing, CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
It comes as the Biden administration announced a new enforcement plan for Venezuelans seeking asylum.
She says the crisis is a federal issue and too big for the state to handle alone. As CBS2's Ali Bauman reports, the declaration comes as the Biden administration announced a new enforcement plan for Venezuelans seeking asylum.
The measure provides free naloxone kits to nightlife establishments around the city to administer in case of an overdose.
Adams has said the cost could reach $1 billion and has asked for aid from the state and federal government. Gov. Kathy Hochul says the issue must be resolved by Washington.
In all, some 19,000 asylum seekers have come to New York City since April. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
The bill designates the boundaries of the so-called "sensitive area," where concealed weapons are prohibited.
He signed a bill on Tuesday making it illegal to pack heat in a wide swath of Times Square. Adams made the move despite a federal judge ruling last week that a gun ban like that is unconstitutional. CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
A new analysis found each upcoming home game is expected to generate $21 million.
A new analysis found each upcoming home game is expected to generate $21 million.
The bill bans people from carrying concealed guns in Times Square, ignoring the fact that the legality of the state's new gun laws are under appeal. CBS2's Political Reporter Marcia Kramer has more.
The mayor is set to sign legislation barring concealed guns from the Times Square area.
A New York City Council member said it's possible the tents could be done by the end of the week.
Work is underway to build temporary housing for single adults who are being bused to New York City from the south, CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
He says the city is on track to spend $1 billion by the end of the fiscal year to care for the asylum seekers.
Mayor Eric Adams declared a state of emergency Friday, saying the city's shelter system is being overwhelmed as five to six buses a day arrive from the southern border. CBS2's Dick Brennan has more on the mayor's urgent plea.
Mayor Eric Adams has declared a state of emergency as New York City tries to accommodate thousands of migrants. That order expedites building humanitarian relief centers, but as CBS2's Alice Gainer reports, the mayor says the city is doing more than its fair share and that others should step up.
Adams said the city is on track to spend $1 billion by the end of the fiscal year to care for asylum seekers from Latin America who have been sent from Texas and Florida by the busloads.
Judge Glenn Suddaby of Syracuse says parts of the law are unconstitutional and cannot be enforced.
"Project Pivot" connects 138 schools to organizations providing critical social and academic interventions to young New Yorkers.
Mayor Eric Adams is responding to opposition to his plan to move a migrant camp to Randall's Island.
There's more opposition to Mayor Eric Adams' decision to build a camp for migrants on Randall's Island.
The mayor says the new location has better access to public transportation and is less prone to flooding.
A controversial emergency response center for migrants is relocating after facing safety concerns from some Bronx residents. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
The controversial emergency response center at Orchard Beach is moving due to flooding concerns. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
