Asylum seekers to return to Randall's Island tent shelter
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.
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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.
With shelters full, New York City officials may erect tents in the city's parks to accommodate migrants. Around 95,000 migrants have arrived in New York over the last 15 months. Max Rivlin-Nadler, a reporter for local New York City publication Hell Gate, joined CBS News to discuss the situation.
Community leaders say there was no notice. Some worry it will take away from community services.
But as CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports, the move is getting a mixed reaction from the communities.
Community leaders say there was no notice. Some worry it will take away from community services. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Queens Borough Pres. Donovan Richards and Westchester County Executive George Latimer are two of New York's leading politicians.
One wing of the McCarren recreation center will house about 80 adults starting this weekend.
Advocates threatened legal action if the city did not find places to house people.
Officials believe the four pitches could serve as a location for a tent city that could house 2,000.
Mayor Eric Adams has enlisted local colleges and universities to help asylum seekers fill out asylum applications.
CBS New York visited the shelter on Tuesday with local City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino.
New York City officials make an announcement Wednesday morning about assistance for asylum seekers.
New York City officials make an announcement about assistance for asylum seekers.
Officials say it's not only a city problem but a state problem, and the governor needs to step up to the plate.
A coalition gathered Monday at City Hall Park, rallying for President Joe Biden to lead a comprehensive response.
Mayor Adams continues to say the city has no more room for asylum seekers, as many remain outside The Roosevelt Hotel intake center fearful of losing their place in line. CBS New York's Ali Bauman has the story.
Adams said New York City has taken in 93,000 asylum seekers since the spring of 2022. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Dozens of asylum seekers looking for a place to stay slept on the sidewalk outside the Roosevelt Hotel overnight. As CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports, the city says it continues to struggle to handle the arriving asylum seekers, and housing is just one of many issues.
They say it's part of New York City's plan to win more support from Albany and Washington.
Some asylum seekers looking for shelter in New York City spent another night sleeping on buses and on the sidewalk in front of the Roosevelt Hotel, which is at capacity. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado is live outside with the latest.
Those looking for help are being held up by New York City's new policy. Critics say it's designed to put pressure on Albany and Washington for help. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
More security and an increased NYPD presence brought a semblance of order to the scene on Sunday, but critics say Saturday's chaos was by design. CBS New York's Tony Aiello explains.
Drag Queen Story Hour, intended to teach empathy and deter bullying, has become a point a contention.
Gale Brewer represents a Manhattan district that has lots of issues, from illegal cannabis shops to finding housing for asylum seekers.
