NYC calls on Washington to intervene as more asylum seekers arrive
The city says now that Gov. Greg Abbott has resumed busing from the Mexico border, New York could seen an additional 1,000 asylum seekers a day.
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The city says now that Gov. Greg Abbott has resumed busing from the Mexico border, New York could seen an additional 1,000 asylum seekers a day.
With more than 59,000 in New York City, Adams says the facts are indisputable.
CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer reports Mayor Eric Adams insists the migrant crisis is about race for Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
Southern governors continue to send bus and plane loads of migrants to Northeast cities, like here in New York where Mayor Eric Adams is standing firm that he will not close the borders. CBS2's John Dias has the latest.
The move comes as Republican governors continue sending migrants to Democratic parts of the country.
Friday's rally at City Hall comes after CBS2 spoke with Gov. Kathy Hochul about the situation and what's being done to help. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest.
Hochul, appalled migrants are being bar coded to keep track of them, said she hasn't tried to call the Texas governor because she only talks to people when there will be a "productive outcome."
There is added outrage over the migrants being bused into New York City from Texas. Gov. Kathy Hochul told CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer she's not wading into the ugly fight between Mayor Eric Adams and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, but she's appalled they're apparently barcoding migrants to keep track of them.
They also charge the unusual security system was designed to make sure everyone he sends to the Big Apple gets there.
Volunteers greeted at least 140 asylum seekers, including children, at the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
They were greeted by volunteers as the city continues to take in people sent away by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
New York City leaders have been urging the Texas governor to stop busing migrants. But as the school year approaches, the city has a plan for the children.
City leaders have been urging the Texas governor to stop busing migrants. But as the school year approaches, there's a plan for the children, CBS2's John Dias reports.
So far, nearly 6,000 migrants sent by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott have arrived in New York City, CBS2's John Dias reports.
Catholic Charities provides food, clothing and legal assistance, while the city provides the shelter.
The mayor joins CBS News New York to discuss what's being done to help those arriving from Texas.
City officials said nearly 5,000 people seeking asylum have arrived here under the orders of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
Mayor Eric Adams speaks with CBS News New York about what's being done to support asylum seekers arriving from Texas.
The buses rolled into the Port Authority and migrants stepped off, some with thumbs up and fists pumping.
At least 80 more asylum seekers arrived by bus from Texas on Wednesday. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
Officials say about 100 people were expected to arrive Wednesday, and the city is now working with 11 hotels to help provide shelter.
The mayor's threat could spell danger for Abbott, who is facing a stiff challenge from Democrat Beto O'Rourke.
City leaders are scrambling to find room and resources, as we deal with a housing crisis of our own.
The hearing will address the recent arrival of migrants sent here from Texas who now need a place to stay. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
New York City is helping the asylum seekers, CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
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Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
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Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
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Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
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