Mayor Adams: Many of Gov. Hochul's asylum seeker crisis criticisms wrong
The mayor insists many of the state's assertions about his leadership are just plain wrong.
Watch CBS News
The mayor insists many of the state's assertions about his leadership are just plain wrong.
The temporary tents on state property have room for 1,000 men seeking asylum.
The pressures of dealing with the burgeoning migrant crisis have led to finger-pointing.
They're working to get out of shelters and see the Statue of Liberty as an inspiration to pursue the American dream.
Mayor Eric Adams' handling of the asylum seeker crisis is called into question in the harshest terms by a lawyer representing Gov. Kathy Hochul. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Some mothers have told advocates that since arriving in the U.S., their children have lost weight.
The pillows are set, mobile bathrooms and showers have been cleaned, and the cafeteria is ready to offer three meals a day. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
The main sleeping tent can hold up to 850 single men and a curfew on lights out will be imposed.
Two more emergency shelter sites are almost ready to open.
Fort Wadsworth is used by the community as national park and historic site, and is a military training ground.
Comptroller Brad Lander says New York City is spending "way too much money" to detain people on Rikers Island.
Earlier, members of New York's congressional delegation toured The Roosevelt Hotel center in Manhattan.
The five boroughs of New York City are currently hosting approximately 57,000 asylum seekers and the number continues to rise. Mayor Eric Adams sits down with "CBS Mornings" for a closer look at the humanitarian crisis growing there and what he hopes the Biden Administration will do to fix it.
It comes as tents start going up on Randall's Island to house the asylum seekers as the city struggles to find space. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram has the latest developments.
Members of New York's congressional delegation toured the Roosevelt Hotel asylum seeker center in Manhattan on Thursday.
In midtown Manhattan, asylum seekers are sleeping on the sidewalks outside the Roosevelt Hotel.
He added without help from federal or state officials, he'll have to make decisions about cutting city services.
Adams said this new trend of young asylum seekers changes everything from shelter options to schooling requirements, further supporting his argument that New York City is at a breaking point.
Mayor Eric Adams and other city officials spoke about the city's ongoing response to the asylum seeker crisis.
The mayor says the city is on the brink of falling off a fiscal cliff as it continues to shelter and care for tens of thousands of asylum seekers. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports from the newsroom.
Their arrival comes as city leaders are scrambling to figure out what to do with the asylum seekers who are here already. CBS New York's John Dias has the latest.
As NYC continues quest for federal help, local organizations like Ruth's Refuge are finding their own way to help.
It's shaping up to be one of the city's largest emergency housing facilities ever, and it's being done to keep up with an overwhelming influx of asylum seekers.
New York City is once again preparing to house asylum seekers at Randall's Island, after running out of space at hotels and homeless shelters. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
It's shaping up to be one New York City's largest emergency housing facilities ever to keep up with an influx of asylum seekers. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
One person is in custody after a homeless man was set on fire outside Penn Station Monday night.
Former archbishop of New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan was sworn as the NYPD's chief chaplain, along with the Rev. A.R. Bernard.
A teen was arrested after multiple NYPD officers were pelted with snowballs in February at Washington Square Park, according to police sources.
Harvey Weinstein was in a Manhattan courtroom Wednesday as a judge set a jury selection date for his third trial. He is being accused of raping actress Jessica Mann in 2013.
A Bronx couple found guilty in the fentanyl-related death of a 1-year-old at their daycare will be sentenced Wednesday.
One person is in custody after a homeless man was set on fire outside Penn Station Monday night.
Former archbishop of New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan was sworn as the NYPD's chief chaplain, along with the Rev. A.R. Bernard.
A teen was arrested after multiple NYPD officers were pelted with snowballs in February at Washington Square Park, according to police sources.
Harvey Weinstein was in a Manhattan courtroom Wednesday as a judge set a jury selection date for his third trial. He is being accused of raping actress Jessica Mann in 2013.
A Bronx couple found guilty in the fentanyl-related death of a 1-year-old at their daycare will be sentenced Wednesday.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
Some New Jersey residents are among the Americans in more than a dozen Middle Eastern countries scrambling to get home amid the war with Iran.
On Tuesday morning, FIFA officials marked 100 days until the World Cup 2026 kickoff by lighting up the Empire State Building.
Two planes came into contact on the ground at Newark Liberty International Airport on Tuesday, officials said.
The West Orange High School chess team has made history by becoming the best in New Jersey. They're hoping to take that momentum with them to a national tournament.
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge has been closed to the public after it suffered major damage in last week's blizzard.
Some Iranian Americans on Long Island tell CBS News New York they're emotional and praying for a path to freedom as their families abroad grapple with the newly-launched war.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
The Embassy Diner in Bethpage was one of the only establishments open during the February blizzard. The owner generously donated food to dozens of hospital staff members who had to work through the storm.
A Long Island woman was formally charged in the decades-old murder of her newborn baby, who was dumped on the side of a Calverton road, according to prosecutors.
An off-duty NYPD officer jumped into action when a man was trapped inside a burning car after a severe crash on Long Island.
Radio host Sid Rosenberg apologized Wednesday for hateful remarks he made about New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
In Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's second news briefing since the start of the Iran war, Hegseth said the U.S. had sunk an enemy ship by a torpedo for the first time since World War II.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is testifying before the House Judiciary Committee. Follow live updates.
The U.S. is "accelerating, not decelerating" war on Iran, Hegseth says, as strikes intensify in the region and reach 1,000 miles away.
Six American service members have been killed in the U.S.-Iran conflict, U.S. Central Command said.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield agreed to temporarily extend their deadline to negotiate a new contract.
For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for an inoperable type of pancreatic cancer.
NYSNA has reached a tentative contract agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian, signaling a potential end to the longest nurses strike in New York City history.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Bam Adebayo had 23 points, nine rebounds and six steals, and the Miami Heat beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-98 on Tuesday night in the opener of a two-game series.
The New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 111-95 on Wednesday night for their fifth win in six games.
The Devils dealt the Panthers' playoff hopes another blow by beating the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions 5-1 on Tuesday.
The Jets beat the Tuesday deadline by using the franchise tag on veteran running back Breece Hall.
On Tuesday morning, FIFA officials marked 100 days until the World Cup 2026 kickoff by lighting up the Empire State Building.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
A Jewish congregation in Brooklyn is fighting to save their historic house of worship.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
This morning, Israel's military announced a new broad wave of strikes on Tehran and the Lebanese capital of Beirut. Former US Ambassador to Israel Daniel Shapiro explains what could happen next.
CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger explains how the conflict in the Middle East could impact your wallet.
CBS News New York's Jessica Moore has the latest on the fifth day of the conflict in the Middle East.
Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins is planning for a $100 million makeover at the terminal, which opened in 1995.
Negotiations between Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed, resulting in thousands of patients in New York losing in-network care.
