Rally to help students of asylum seekers
Today is the deadline for New York City schools to report a final headcount, but officials say these students will still be arriving.
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Today is the deadline for New York City schools to report a final headcount, but officials say these students will still be arriving.
Thousands of people have made their way here in hopes of a new life, but Adams says despite providing what the city can in terms of shelter, medical care and legal services, more funding from the federal government is needed.
Thousands of people have made their way here, but the mayor says in order to help them the city needs more help from the federal government. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest.
Some staying at a nearby shelter say the migrants are getting better treatment than them. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
Another bus of asylum seekers arrived this morning in New York City, after the first migrant relief center opened Wednesday on Randall's Island. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
It will not only provide temporary housing, but also be a place to connect with legal services and medical care.
Officials say the massive white tents are meant to be temporary, but will provide shelter to hundreds of those arriving in the city seeking asylum. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
The temporarily shelter will house some of the asylum seekers being sent to New York City. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest.
It's really a series of tents built to withstand all kinds of weather conditions, even 90 mile an hour winds.
Officials say more than 5,000 migrant children have been placed in the city's school system so far. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more on today's update.
Since the start of the summer, busloads of migrants have been arriving in the city, including thousands of children.
Officials are expected to discuss their evolving plan to deal with migrant children sent here from southern states. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
Governors in border states, like Texas and Florida, continue to send migrants to northern cities, including New York. While we see the faces of these new arrivals, few may know just what they've gone through and why they made the decision to leave home. CBS2's Astrid Martinez takes a closer look.
It comes just 26 days before the midterm and governor's elections, and as the city is trying to provide housing.
This comes as city shelters are at capacity, and officials are opening a new migrant emergency center at a Manhattan hotel. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
It comes as the Biden administration announced a new enforcement plan for Venezuelans seeking asylum.
She says the crisis is a federal issue and too big for the state to handle alone. As CBS2's Ali Bauman reports, the declaration comes as the Biden administration announced a new enforcement plan for Venezuelans seeking asylum.
Adams has said the cost could reach $1 billion and has asked for aid from the state and federal government. Gov. Kathy Hochul says the issue must be resolved by Washington.
In all, some 19,000 asylum seekers have come to New York City since April. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
The mayor says the new location has better access to public transportation and is less prone to flooding.
A controversial emergency response center for migrants is relocating after facing safety concerns from some Bronx residents. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
The controversial emergency response center at Orchard Beach is moving due to flooding concerns. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
The mayor said it's because of the recent storms, but opposition to the center by Bronx residents was also getting louder.
The mayor said it's because of flooding concerns, but opposition to the center by Bronx residents was also getting louder, CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports.
New York City is building tents in a parking lot to shelter some of the thousands of migrants seeking asylum here. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has reaction from neighbors in Orchard Beach.
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann answered a judge's preliminary questions before pleading guilty to murdering seven women and admitting to killing an eighth.
What began as a search for one missing woman — Shannan Gilbert — led to multiple bodies and the capture of Rex Heuermann.
Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murdering seven women tied to the years-long Gilgo Beach serial killer investigation.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is approaching his 100th day in office, and almost half of New Yorkers say they approve of his job performance, according to a new poll published Wednesday.
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to seven counts and admitted guilt in the death of an eighth woman.
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann answered a judge's preliminary questions before pleading guilty to murdering seven women and admitting to killing an eighth.
Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murdering seven women tied to the years-long Gilgo Beach serial killer investigation.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is approaching his 100th day in office, and almost half of New Yorkers say they approve of his job performance, according to a new poll published Wednesday.
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to seven counts and admitted guilt in the death of an eighth woman.
Rex Heuermann was arrested in 2023. He admitted to killing eight women in the Gilgo Beach area of Long Island between 1993 and 2011.
When UConn plays Michigan for the NCAA Men's Basketball championship tonight in Indianapolis, there are a few places in New York City where fans can root on their schools.
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
Rain has returned for Easter Sunday in the New York area after the holiday weekend kicked off with May-like weather.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after his girlfriend's ex shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
A New Jersey family's beloved dog was apparently stolen from outside their home.
MetLife Stadium will host eight 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, including the final in July, but soccer fans will have to rely on mass transit because there won't be any parking available.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
Police in New Jersey are searching for a vandal who threw bricks through the windows of vehicles parked on streets in several Union County towns.
Early voting is underway in the New Jersey special election to fill the U.S. House seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann answered a judge's preliminary questions before pleading guilty to murdering seven women and admitting to killing an eighth.
Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murdering seven women tied to the years-long Gilgo Beach serial killer investigation.
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to seven counts and admitted guilt in the death of an eighth woman.
Rex Heuermann was arrested in 2023. He admitted to killing eight women in the Gilgo Beach area of Long Island between 1993 and 2011.
Long Beach, Long Island, is holding a public hearing Tuesday night regarding the loosening of alcohol restrictions on its iconic boardwalk.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is approaching his 100th day in office, and almost half of New Yorkers say they approve of his job performance, according to a new poll published Wednesday.
President Trump said he has agreed to a "double sided CEASEFIRE" with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Iran to either cut a deal with the U.S. or face massive strikes on its power plants.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Tuesday that detainees at Rikers Island with complicated medical needs will be transferred to a Manhattan hospital to get access to specialty care.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration released New York City's first Preliminary Citywide Racial Equity Plan and True Cost of Living Measure.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
Amed Rosario homered twice, including a go-ahead, three-run drive in the eighth inning that rallied the Yankees over the Athletics 5-3 on Tuesday night.
E.J. Liddell scored a career-high 21 points to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 96-90 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.
The Philadelphia Flyers routed the New Jersey Devils 5-1 on Tuesday to bolster their playoff position with four games remaining.
Pinch-hitter Ronny Mauricio lined a game-winning single in the 10th inning that gave the Mets a 4-3 victory over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.
MetLife Stadium will host eight 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, including the final in July, but soccer fans will have to rely on mass transit because there won't be any parking available.
These kids from Brooklyn are playing tennis in their school hallways, cafeterias and auditoriums, to make the most of limited space and resources.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow planned a Brooklyn community that helped shape the city today.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
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.
The family of Gilgo Beach murder victim Maureen Brainard-Barnes spoke Wednesday after serial killer Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty.
Families of the victims murdered by Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann spoke Wednesday after Heuermann pleaded guilty to seven murders and admitted to an eighth.
Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney spoke Wednesday after Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to seven murders and admitted to an eighth.
Rex Heuermann admitted to killing eight women during a plea hearing on Wednesday. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff and Jennifer McLogan are reporting from outside the court house while Ali Bauman is outside Heuerman's family's home in Massapequa Park.
Before he changed his plea to guilty, Rex Heuermann answered a judge's questions in court. It was the first time we've seen him speak in front of cameras since his arrest.
