Calls mount to shut Randall's Island migrant shelter
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The Randall's Island Park Alliance wants New York City to remove the migrant shelter this summer.
City officials, however, said Tuesday they have no alternatives. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer has the story.
These women meet twice a week to create embroidery with the help from the non-profit Transnational People's Network. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian shares their story.
New York City's comptroller is calling on the Adams administration to end its 60-day shelter limit for asylum seekers, calling it not only "cruel" but "hollow" and "inadequate."
Hundreds of Black migrants, many from African countries, showed up at City Hall Tuesday demanding better treatment.
Migrants from African countries are protesting the city and how the say it's handling coming from countries like Senegal, Guinea, Haiti and others. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
The migrant crisis has been a hot button topic in New York City, but across the five boroughs, there are those who are doing what they can to help asylum seekers.
The migrant crisis has been a hot button topic in New York City, but across the five boroughs, there are those who are doing what they can to help asylum seekers. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Migrants at an emergency shelter in Yonkers, New York were arrested after a confrontation with staff.
Some migrants say as Ramadan comes to a close, they're not getting the proper food at New York City shelters, but the city says it's all a big misunderstanding.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott was in New York City for a Republican gala on Thursday, facing criticism over the busing of migrants to sanctuary cities.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott was in New York City for a Republican gala on Thursday, facing criticism over the busing of migrants to our area. The latest numbers released by Texas officials in March show the state has now transported more than 105,000 migrants to sanctuary cities since 2022, and the topic was front-and-center at Thursday's event. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
The discovery happened the night of March 27 on Hull Avenue in the Norwood section of the borough, across the street from a school.
The discovery happened the night of March 27 on Hull Avenue in the Norwood section of the borough, across the street from a school. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
A concerned city lawmaker doesn't want a busy thoroughfare in the southwest part of Queens to become a boulevard of death for migrant children.
As CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports, it's a common sight: Children selling snacks on the streets and subways instead of spending their days at school.
CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has more on a church with a unique way of providing long-term housing for asylum seekers.
A man who was busted for illegally sheltering migrants in New York City says he has a new plan to house them legally.
Mayor Eric Adams is heading back to the southern border this weekend for meetings about the asylum seeker crisis.
Roadrunners Charters, Inc. said it will no longer bus migrants to New York City or the surrounding area while the case is pending.
The battle over Texas sending migrants to New York has taken a new turn. A bus company has agreed to temporarily stop bringing migrants here, and now there are new battles. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Passed by the Texas legislature last year, SB4 would empower state officials to arrest and jail migrants suspected of entering the U.S. illegally.
One of 17 charter bus companies that Mayor Eric Adams sued for transporting busloads of asylum seekers to New York City has agreed to stop, for now.
The modifications are temporary, but allow the city to limit how long some asylum seekers can stay at shelters.
The modifications are temporary, but allow the city to limit how long some asylum seekers can stay at shelters. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Kevin Durant had 22 points and a season-high 11 assists, Amen Thompson scored 23 points and the Rockets beat the Nets 120-96 on Thursday night.
Dylan Guenther had his first career hat trick and added an assist and the Mammoth topped the Islanders 7-2 on Thursday.
Police say just hours into the new year, the body of a 55-year-old rideshare driver was found inside a car near the Cross Bronx Expressway.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is banking on his pick to lead the Department of Transportation to help him with his plan to make buses faster.
Less than two hours after his inauguration, Mamdani said he signed three executive orders designed to put pressure on landlords and fast-track housing development.
Police say just hours into the new year, the body of a 55-year-old rideshare driver was found inside a car near the Cross Bronx Expressway.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is banking on his pick to lead the Department of Transportation to help him with his plan to make buses faster.
Less than two hours after his inauguration, Mamdani said he signed three executive orders designed to put pressure on landlords and fast-track housing development.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani made bold promises for his administration in his first speech.
New York City and the state will enact several new laws in 2026, primarily pertaining to employment, health care and consumer protection.
The first morning of 2026 featured a few rounds of snow across the Tri-State Area.
The last day of 2025 will feature a blend of clouds and sun in New York City.
Here's how to stream Times Square New Year's Eve performances on Wednesday night and the ball drop ushering in 2026.
Some flurries or a snow shower will be possible on New Year's Eve, both in the morning and as we approach midnight.
All of New York City was under a dense fog advisory Monday morning, with warmer air in place after freezing rain in the Tri-State Area.
The first morning of 2026 featured a few rounds of snow across the Tri-State Area.
Toll increases on the PA Turnpike, NJ Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission bridges go into effect in the first week 2026.
The last day of 2025 will feature a blend of clouds and sun in New York City.
Here's how to stream Times Square New Year's Eve performances on Wednesday night and the ball drop ushering in 2026.
Police in Wayne, New Jersey, responded to reports of shots fired at the Willowbrook Mall on Tuesday night.
New York City and the state will enact several new laws in 2026, primarily pertaining to employment, health care and consumer protection.
Here's how to stream Times Square New Year's Eve performances on Wednesday night and the ball drop ushering in 2026.
A Long Island community is grieving after a young man was killed while working at a CVS on Christmas Day -- a shift he wasn't even scheduled to work.
All of New York City was under a dense fog advisory Monday morning, with warmer air in place after freezing rain in the Tri-State Area.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued through 2 a.m. Monday due to the lingering threat of freezing rain in the northern suburbs of NYC.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is banking on his pick to lead the Department of Transportation to help him with his plan to make buses faster.
Less than two hours after his inauguration, Mamdani said he signed three executive orders designed to put pressure on landlords and fast-track housing development.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani made bold promises for his administration in his first speech.
New York City and the state will enact several new laws in 2026, primarily pertaining to employment, health care and consumer protection.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani gave his inaugural address Thursday afternoon outside City Hall, speaking for nearly 25 minutes to a crowd of about 4,000 spectators.
Brooklyn-based Maimonides Health is merging with NYC Health + Hospitals, New York City health leaders announced.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Kevin Durant had 22 points and a season-high 11 assists, Amen Thompson scored 23 points and the Rockets beat the Nets 120-96 on Thursday night.
Dylan Guenther had his first career hat trick and added an assist and the Mammoth topped the Islanders 7-2 on Thursday.
The NHL is hosting its first outdoor game in Florida on Friday.
Julian Champagnie had a career-high 36 points and the Spurs rallied to beat the Knicks 134-132 on Wednesday night in a rematch of the NBA Cup final.
Luke Hughes scored the go-ahead goal 4:45 into the third period and the Devils scored three times in a 1:56 span in a 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets on Wednesday night.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
What began as a middle school project has grown into hundreds of handwritten messages left across New York City, offering encouragement to strangers and revealing how a small gesture can resonate for weeks.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
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.
CBS News New York's John Elliott says the cold temperatures will stick around into early next week.
The killing of the 55-year-old was one of at least six shootings across the city on the first day of 2026. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
It happened at around 6:30 p.m. on East 236th Street in the Wakefield section. The victims was taken to Jacobi Hospital and is expected to be okay. The search continues for the gunman. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The mayor said it broke out just before 5 p.m. on Thursday. As CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports, several families were not able to go home on New Year's Day.
CBS News New York's Dick Brennan and Naveen Dhaliwal look back at Mamdani's speech and the signature moments from the block party on Thursday celebrating his election.
