New ruling says asylum seekers can stay at Staten Island shelter
Families being housed in a former private school on Staten Island are free to stay after being told they had to leave. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
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Families being housed in a former private school on Staten Island are free to stay after being told they had to leave. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
A judge issued a temporary restraining order on Friday afternoon, CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
As the city's migrant crisis continues, a group of Staten Island politicians is suing the city and state, hoping to block a former private school from becoming a migrant shelter. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Hochul refused to issue an executive order forcing localities to roll out the welcome mat for asylum seekers, despite Mayor Adams' insistence.
Court papers obtained by CBS New York indicate New York City officials are far from happy with the steps the governor has taken to assist asylum seekers. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports. Read more here
The East Harlem food pantry has seen more new migrants seeking services in two months than all of last year.
The governor is set to deliver a speech in Albany, taking on President Biden and outlining steps the feds and state must take to deal with the ever increasing number of migrants who want to make a home here. CBS New York's Political Reporter Marcia Kramer has the latest details from the newsroom.
Staff have helped over 2,600 migrants navigate the complicated and critical paperwork necessary to get asylum.
The rally was held outside the former St. John Villa Academy in Arrochar.
Some families told a community activist they were forced to leave behind high chairs, baby bathtubs and more.
With new shelters filling up rapidly, there is more pressure on the White House and the governor to help the city.
The decades old law ensures everyone who needs a bed in New York City gets one, but the mayor says he's out of resources. CBS New York's Political Reporter Marcia Kramer breaks it all down.
When you walk inside the Little Shop of Kindness, it looks like a store where you'll find shoes, clothing, toys and books. But those who walk out leave with more than just material items, they leave with hope for a fresh start. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado speaks with the volunteers behind the store.
Sources tell CBS New York the city hopes to have St. John Villa Academy open by the end of the week.
New York City and New York state are headed for a high-stakes court battle Wednesday over the right to shelter.
She announced she just got a lease to open the site for 2,500 single adults.
That news came on the same day Gov. Hochul announced another shelter will be put up at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
The governor also announced another $20 million in aid is coming to the city to help deal with the crisis. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced she just got the lease to open the site for 2,500 single adults. She said the state would pay for it. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Gov. Hochul said got a lease to open the site for 2,500 single adults.
Up to 3,000 adults will live in the newly constructed shelter that spans several soccer fields.
Up to 3,000 adults will live in the newly constructed shelter that spans several soccer fields. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams' job is to ride herd on the 51 members of the city's legislature, the group that serves as a check and balance to the mayor's power.
New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams' job is to ride herd on the 51 members of the city's legislature, which serves as a check and balance to the mayor's power. Watch Adams on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
The city says over 101,000 migrants have arrived in New York City since the crisis began.
