NYC modifies right-to-shelter law amid migrant crisis
The modifications are temporary, but allow the city to limit how long some asylum seekers can stay at shelters.
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The modifications are temporary, but allow the city to limit how long some asylum seekers can stay at shelters.
DSS Commissioner Molly Wasow Park says more than 80% of the growth in the shelter system is asylum seekers.
New legislation would prohibit caps on shelter stays for New Yorkers experiencing homelessness, including asylum seekers.
Dozens of people gathered Sunday in front of Rego Park's Wyndham Garden Hotel, where the new shelter would open.
Dozens of people gathered Sunday in front of Rego Park's Wyndham Garden Hotel, where the new shelter would open. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
They want to help him even after his death by getting in touch with his family.
As cities across the U.S. deal with freezing temperatures, finding space to shelter migrants is becoming more of a challenge. Pilsen Food Pantry Director Dr. Evelyn Figueroa joins CBS News to discuss the issue.
A coalition of city and community leaders is fighting against efforts to roll back the legal requirement.
Newark's mayor says the efforts of an outreach team, new housing and preventive services have contributed to the drop.
It opened in the early 1980s as the very first permanent supportive housing for a specific population that's often overlooked.
Today, we focus on a special place in Manhattan, where those who need it most have found a permanent place to call home. CBS New York's Cindy Hsu takes us there as we continue our commitment to breaking the stigma.
The Middle East and migrants, two hot topics on New Yorkers' minds, take centerstage this week on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Christine Quinn, the former Speaker of the New York City Council speaker, is now president of Win, the largest provider of shelter for women with children. Watch her conversation on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Christine Quinn, the former City Council speaker, says the city could save billions.
One man says the city gave his family two hours' notice to clear out and move to their new location.
Under SOTA, the city covers the first year of rent for working homeless families who move outside the five boroughs.
The City Council says those measures will help more people move out of shelters.
Nonprofit connects them with art making and therapeutic experiences. The results have been inspiring and amazing.
Tiffany Caban and Crystal Hudson, co-chairs of the New York City Council LGBTQIA+ Caucus, discussed an apparent resurgence of hate in the city and where the Adams administration is falling short.
Tiffany Caban and Crystal Hudson said they would not allow Mayor Adams' veto to stand after he nixed a package of bills that increase aid to homeless New Yorkers. Watch their response on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
The City Council could override the mayor's veto for the first time since 2013.
Mayor Eric Adams signed an executive order waiving the rule that required people to spend 90 days in city shelters before applying for housing vouchers.
For many, a successfully transition back into society depends in large part on mental health treatment.
The mayor says he is not looking to end the right to shelter. Instead, he wants a judge to suspend the policy.
If Mayor Adams allows the measure to become law, it could be a notable departure for the city, which has for years sent police and sanitation crews to clear homeless encampments as they arise.
The Drug Enforcement Administration announced the bust of three fentanyl packaging mills in New York City on Friday.
Mamdani has made progress on his ambitious agenda over the first 100 days, including a plan for free universal child care, but his other major promises are still up in the air.
It's been one year since Peishuan Fan and JuanJuan Zwang, a wealthy Long Island couple, vanished without a trace.
A man was shot and killed Friday just steps away from a church in New York City, the NYPD says.
A 14-year-old boy from New York is accused of building homemade explosive devices and blowing up a porta-potty in a local park.
The Drug Enforcement Administration announced the bust of three fentanyl packaging mills in New York City on Friday.
Mamdani has made progress on his ambitious agenda over the first 100 days, including a plan for free universal child care, but his other major promises are still up in the air.
It's been one year since Peishuan Fan and JuanJuan Zwang, a wealthy Long Island couple, vanished without a trace.
A man was shot and killed Friday just steps away from a church in New York City, the NYPD says.
A 14-year-old boy from New York is accused of building homemade explosive devices and blowing up a porta-potty in a local park.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather next week.
When UConn plays Michigan for the NCAA Men's Basketball championship tonight in Indianapolis, there are a few places in New York City where fans can root on their schools.
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
Rain has returned for Easter Sunday in the New York area after the holiday weekend kicked off with May-like weather.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather next week.
Kishan Patel, who was shot by a former NYPD officer in 2024, has returned home after more than a year of rehab.
Spring has sprung, but piles of snow are still melting in New Jersey more than six weeks after a blizzard slammed the Tri-State Area.
The burglars smashed into the Perth Amboy business within seconds and then came face-to-face-with the owners.
A New Jersey family's beloved dog has been returned after it was apparently taken right off their back porch.
It's been one year since Peishuan Fan and JuanJuan Zwang, a wealthy Long Island couple, vanished without a trace.
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann answered a judge's preliminary questions before pleading guilty to murdering seven women and admitting to killing an eighth.
Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murdering seven women tied to the years-long Gilgo Beach serial killer investigation.
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to seven counts and admitted guilt in the death of an eighth woman.
Rex Heuermann was arrested in 2023. He admitted to killing eight women in the Gilgo Beach area of Long Island between 1993 and 2011.
Mamdani has made progress on his ambitious agenda over the first 100 days, including a plan for free universal child care, but his other major promises are still up in the air.
Engel represented parts of Westchester County and the north Bronx in the House of Representatives for over 30 years from 1989-2021.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris said that she might run for president in 2028, telling a gathering in New York that she is considering mounting a third bid for the White House.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is marking 100 days in office Friday as he continues to pursue his ambitious policy agenda.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
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.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Eduardo Rodríguez outdueled Nolan McLean in a rematch of the World Baseball Classic final on Thursday night, leading the Diamondbacks to a 7-1 win over the Mets.
The Knicks stayed alive in the race for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 112-106 victory over Jayson Tatum and the Celtics on Thursday night.
The Pacers snapped a three-game skid with a 123-94 win over the Nets on Thursday night.
The Islanders defeated the Maple Leafs 5-3 on Thursday night in Peter DeBoer's first game as New York's coach.
The Pittsburgh Penguins clinched a playoff spot by defeating the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Thursday night.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
Ismael Ox lost his right hand as a child in a grenade attack, survived homelessness in the U.S., and became a citizen, all while training to represent Team USA in para Taekwondo.
These kids from Brooklyn are playing tennis in their school hallways, cafeterias and auditoriums, to make the most of limited space and resources.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A beloved Long Island beach is losing its battle with erosion. The brutal winter took out much of its sand and parking lot. As CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports, the North Fork gem will be closed for swimming this summer.
Former Mayor Eric Adams said he is now an honorary Albanian citizen.
The historic Artemis II trip will come to an end Friday as the astronauts return to Earth. Gwen Baumgardner reports.
Scott Padgett has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday evening First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
Engel represented parts of Westchester County and the Bronx for more than three decades.
