Adams: Orchard Beach migrant relief center relocating to Randall's Island
The mayor said it's because of the recent storms, but opposition to the center by Bronx residents was also getting louder.
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The mayor said it's because of the recent storms, but opposition to the center by Bronx residents was also getting louder.
The mayor said it's because of flooding concerns, but opposition to the center by Bronx residents was also getting louder, CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports.
Some Bronx residents are suing to stop the city from opening the temporary shelter at Orchard Beach, CBS2's Andrea Grymes reports.
Vacant news stands and dining hubs are being eyed for developing these spaces, CBS2's Thalia Perez reports.
Russo-Elling, a 25-year member of the FDNY, was stabbed to death on the job on Thursday afternoon. CBS2's Alecia Reid has more on the EMT's career.
A man is in custody after police said he stabbed an on-duty EMT to death in Astoria.
In wake of progress, residents in the area say the sight is symbolic of the times we're living in.
He says Americans need to see how other parts of the world live to get a better understanding of the situation.
Mayor Eric Adams was in the Bronx on Tuesday morning to recap his trip to Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. He and his team traveled to the Caribbean following destruction left behind by Hurricane Fiona to provide boots-on-the-ground relief. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has the details.
The mayor returned Monday from visiting the island and the Dominican Republic in wake of Hurricane Fiona.
The mayor returned Monday after touring the damage from Hurricane Fiona.
The emergency center is going up at Orchard Beach, and while some local residents are voicing concerns, other people are looking at ways to help. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Calls are also intensifying to modernize the island's antiquated and unreliable electric grid.
Mayor Eric Adams is on his way back to New York City after touring hurricane damage in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. CBS2's Christina Fan reports New York lawmakers are calling for additional financial support for hurricane survivors.
Thousands in Elizabeth, New Jersey turned a party on Sunday into a purpose to also help.
The goal Sunday was to fill up two trucks with supplies and ship them to the hurricane-ravaged island. CBS2's John Dias has the story.
The mayor will join state troopers from New York and New Jersey to help with relief efforts.
The hurricane hit the island earlier this week, killing at least five people and causing widespread power outages.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Friday he'll head to Puerto Rico to join a team from New York assessing damage from Hurricane Fiona. The category 3 storm is still a threat. Michael George reports for CBS2.
President Biden, Gov. Hochul and Mayor Adams pledged support for the island recovering from Hurricane Fiona.
The city will open two humanitarian emergency response and relief centers in the coming weeks, CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
New York City is opening two new facilities to help provide shelter for the hundreds of migrants coming into the city every day.
Mayor Eric Adams made the announcement Tuesday before getting his second booster shot.
Mayor Eric Adams made the announcement Tuesday before getting his second booster shot. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the details.
Mayor Adams says the city will also end the mandate for students participating in extracurricular activities.
