Mayor Adams says asylum seeker crisis is so dire, he's looking for shelter space outside
The mayor said his goal is to do everything possible so children and families don't have to sleep on the streets. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer has the story.
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The mayor said his goal is to do everything possible so children and families don't have to sleep on the streets. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer has the story.
Another shelter for asylum seekers in New York City has been shut down by the FDNY.
Another shelter for asylum seekers in New York City has been shut down by the FDNY. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
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."
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Fire code violations forced the city to close the St. John Villa Academy shelter on Staten Island and two others.
Monday was finally move out day at St. John Villa Academy migrant shelter. The 170 migrants there were forced to pack their bags and board buses for the Roosevelt Hotel. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Chopper 2 flew over the St. John Villa Academy shelter, where the fire department found multiple violations Monday.
Chopper 2 flew over the St. John Villa Academy shelter on Landis Avenue, where people were standing outside with suitcases as they waited to board a bus.
A councilwoman says migrants at the shelter inside the former St. Agnes High School started leaving Friday.
Staten Island officials are calling on the city to close the center for asylum seekers, which they say is facing a vacate order because of violations.
There are stunning charges about fire code violations at migrant shelters that could force the city to close them down. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Staten Island officials are calling on the city to close the center for asylum seekers, which they say is facing a vacate order because of violations.
Nearly two dozen advocates, religious leaders, and a representative of one of the city's largest unions met Thursday.
Nearly two dozen advocates, religious leaders, and a representative of one of the city's largest unions met Thursday. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
CBS New York's Jessica Moore has more on the mayor's appearance on Face the Nation.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams tells "Face the Nation" that in the last week of September, over 3,700 asylum seekers arrived — numbers that he says are "not sustainable."
He also met with lawmakers there to try to find solutions to the asylum seeker crisis.
Adams said the problem is two-fold: helping asylum seekers and helping New Yorkers experiencing poverty.
Mayor Eric Adams toured migrant shelters in Ecuador and told those fleeing poverty and political unrest that making it in New York City would be challenging. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Mayor Eric Adams is headed to Ecuador as part of his four-day trip to countries south of the U.S. border to discourage migrants from coming to New York City. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest on his travels and his message.
The mayor spoke in Mexico City where he discouraged people from seeking asylum in New York City. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest on his trip.
Mayor Eric Adams is visiting Mexico City to deliver a message to asylum seekers and discourage them from coming to New York City. Adams says he wants to give them an honest assessment of what's happening in New York.
His trip south of the border comes amid a recent increase in asylum seekers of more than 4,000 per week.
