Pols Urge Children Of Immigrants To Apply For Documentation
Immigrants who entered the country before turning 16 are eligible to enroll in the federal "Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals" initiative.
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Immigrants who entered the country before turning 16 are eligible to enroll in the federal "Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals" initiative.
The bill's sponsor, state Sen. Gustavo Rivera, D-Bronx, said the legislation would grant state citizenship if "someone can demonstrate proof of identity, live here for three consecutive years, pay taxes for three consecutive years."
All city residents will be eligible for the cards. But they will be targeted to those who cannot easily get photo ID cards because they are not legal U.S. residents.
Undocumented immigrants and their supporters are cheering Mayor Bill de Blasio's plan for creating city identification cards this year.
Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg said in Washington Friday that a Republican Party that ignores the nation's Hispanics, and balks at immigration overhaul, does so at its political peril as Republicans pressured the House GOP to act this year.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie held a ceremonial signing of a bill Tuesday that lowers tuition costs at public colleges for New Jersey students who lack lawful immigration status.
On Monday, Christie had planned to meet with Hispanic leaders in Union City and hold a public signing at Colin Powell Elementary School. A spokesman says the signing will be rescheduled for later this week to accommodate all those who want to attend.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says anyone who thought he wasn't serious about easing college tuition costs for students living in the U.S. illegally owes him an apology.
Ruben Alvarado, 28, of Elizabeth, pleaded guilty to a complaint charging him with impersonation of a federal officer and identity fraud.
The New Jersey Legislature doesn't plan to amend an immigrant tuition bill to reflect Gov. Chris Christie's suggested changes.
The Republican governor said the Senate bill grants richer benefits than the federal Dream Act and could make New Jersey a magnet for students in the country illegally who want to go to college.
In his appearance Sunday on CBS's "Face the Nation" newly re-elected New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie sounded at times like a 2016 presidential candidate -- and at other times he didn't.
A grand reopening was planned for Monday for the historic Ellis Island, one day short of a year after it was damaged by Superstorm Sandy.
Democratic mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio said Wednesday that he is committed to immigration reform, regardless of whether the laws change in Washington.
Some members of Congress broke away from the Beltway this weekend and came to New York to visit local immigration sites.
Congress is on the cusp of approving historic immigration legislation offering citizenship to millions in the U.S. illegally and spending billions of dollars to secure the border.
To qualify, they must also file an affidavit stating they've filed or will file an application to legalize their immigration status as soon as they're eligible to do so.
The bill came out of the Senate Judiciary Committee with such momentum that Himes believes it could stand of fair chance of passage in the House.
The state Senate approved legislation early Thursday that would allow immigrants to obtain driver's licenses regardless of their legal statuses.
At an event at Make The Road New York, some organizers said immigration reform would be an important Mother's Day gift for some.
Thousands of activists armed with flags, puppets and cow bells took to the city's streets on Wednesday to rally for immigration reform and labor rights as part of worldwide May Day protests.
A proposal in Connecticut to expand access to driver's licenses to immigrants regardless of their legal status has received the support of the governor, legislative leaders and mayors from across the state.
The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act was negotiated by four Democrats and four Republicans and was formally filed on the Senate floor around 2 a.m. Wednesday morning.
Sen. Charles Schumer said Friday that the so-called "Gang of Eight" Senators working on immigration reform have reached a deal and their bill could be presented very soon.
The surging New York Yankees used another big inning to beat the Chicago White Sox 10-5 on Wednesday night.
A New York Knicks documentary series is in the works from director and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller.
A Brooklyn mother and her boyfriend have been charged with murder in the 2025 death of her 3-year-old son.
The owner of a luxury clothing brand is accused of running a sweatshop in New York City, the Manhattan DA said Wednesday.
The New York Mets averted being swept with a 9-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.
A New York Knicks documentary series is in the works from director and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller.
A Brooklyn mother and her boyfriend have been charged with murder in the 2025 death of her 3-year-old son.
The owner of a luxury clothing brand is accused of running a sweatshop in New York City, the Manhattan DA said Wednesday.
LaGuardia Airport shut down one of its two runways Wednesday to conduct precautionary structural testing, the Port Authority said.
An 18-year-old died after he was thrown from a horse carriage that overturned in Central Park on Wednesday.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
A man was charged with assaulting an officer after he allegedly rammed his van into a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in New Jersey, according to prosecutors.
Six women and girls had acid thrown on them in Jersey City Monday night, officials said. It happened around 7:30 p.m. on in front of a house on Wilkinson Avenue near Ocean Avenue.
The Tuesday evening rush coincided with the end of the match between Senegal and France at MetLife Stadium.
New Jersey officials are once again urging World Cup ticket holders to lean on public transportation to get to Tuesday's match between France and Senegal.
The FBI is investigating after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent was struck by a vehicle and then opened fire in New Jersey on Monday morning.
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings.
Wednesday is sentencing day for Rex Heuermann, long the suspect in Gilgo Beach serial killer case that has loomed over Long Island for more than three decades.
Tuesday was an unusual Election Day in one Long Island village. The job of mayor in Bayville is up for grabs, but no one is officially running.
The best golfers in the world and their passionate fans are descending on Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on Long Island's East End for the 126th U.S. Open.
There is good news for hard-pressed New York state residents -- 3 million will be receiving tax relief checks in the next few months.
The New York Knicks are planning to visit the White House, owner James Dolan said Wednesday, marking a first for an NBA Finals winner during President Trump's time in office.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, retired Justice Arthur Engoron reflected on the highs and lows of the 2023 Trump civil fraud trial.
Tuesday was an unusual Election Day in one Long Island village. The job of mayor in Bayville is up for grabs, but no one is officially running.
There is good news for hard-pressed New York state residents -- 3 million will be receiving tax relief checks in the next few months.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says millions of New York homeowners are set to receive $2 billion in property tax relief.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A New York Knicks documentary series is in the works from director and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
The surging New York Yankees used another big inning to beat the Chicago White Sox 10-5 on Wednesday night.
The New York Mets averted being swept with a 9-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.
The New York Knicks are planning to visit the White House, owner James Dolan said Wednesday, marking a first for an NBA Finals winner during President Trump's time in office.
Admission to the Knicks parade along the Canyon of Heroes on Thursday will be on a first-come, first-serve basis and once the pens are full, the NYPD will turn people away.
An image of Jalen Brunson and his father, Rick, in an emotional hug after the Knicks' championship win on Saturday spread rapidly. But what came before that moment says a lot more about their relationship.
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
A years-long battle is intensifying over the future of an old rail line in Queens that was abandoned after a fire over 50 years ago.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
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.
An 18-year-old died Wednesday after being thrown from a horse carriage while riding with his family. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has your First Alert Forecast for June 17 at 11 p.m.
The Trump administration has invited the New York Knicks to the White House for a championship celebration; OG Anunoby met with fans in Yonkers, and a 5-year-old won a Jalen Brunson lookalike contest in Washington Square Park.
We are now less than 12 hours away from what's expected to be one of the biggest parades New York City has ever seen. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
The owner of a luxury clothing brand is accused of exploiting and stealing from her workers, the Manhattan District Attorney announced Wednesday.
