Migrants want NYC officials to make it easier for them to work
Hundreds of Black migrants, many from African countries, showed up at City Hall Tuesday demanding better treatment.
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.
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.
Roadrunners Charters, Inc. said it will no longer bus migrants to New York City or the surrounding area while the case is pending.
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.
Passed by the Texas legislature last year, SB4 would empower state officials to arrest and jail migrants suspected of entering the U.S. illegally.
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.
Advocates for Muslim asylum seekers in New York City claim shelters housing them are disproportionately underserved, especially as they need to fast for Ramadan.
Advocates for Muslim asylum seekers claim shelters housing them are disproportionately underserved, especially while they need to fast for Ramadan. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
The modifications are temporary, but allow the city to limit how long some asylum seekers can stay at shelters.
After months of negotiations, the agreement allows New York City to limit how long some asylum seekers can stay at shelters. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
In the last year, U.S. Border Patrol agents said they have arrested record numbers of migrants trying to cross the northern border of the United States.
The bugs emit a loud, droning buzzing sound when they emerge – signaling they are ready to mate.
We're in for a taste of summer this afternoon, with highs in the mid-to-upper 80s inland. We're also tracking some isolated thunderstorms.
As New York City prepares for the start of congestion pricing, the MTA says LIRR and Metro-North riders could see some savings.
With deaths mounting in Gaza and another Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal on the table, Netanyahu is under pressure from all sides.
Columbia University says it will not divest from Israel, and talks have broken down with student protesters to dismantle their pro-Palestinian encampment.
We're in for a taste of summer this afternoon, with highs in the mid-to-upper 80s inland. We're also tracking some isolated thunderstorms.
As New York City prepares for the start of congestion pricing, the MTA says LIRR and Metro-North riders could see some savings.
Columbia University says it will not divest from Israel, and talks have broken down with student protesters to dismantle their pro-Palestinian encampment.
Lawmakers want New York City to reinstate a ferry route that would connect Staten Island to Brooklyn.
The Rangers defeated the Capitals 4-2 on Sunday night and advanced to the second round.
We're in for a taste of summer this afternoon, with highs in the mid-to-upper 80s inland. We're also tracking some isolated thunderstorms.
Temperatures will be off to the races on Sunday, but there is a chance of scattered thunderstorms in the evening.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock looks back at historic tornado outbreaks, which highlight the fact that we don't have to be in the thick of severe weather season to witness a touchdown.
Former MIT researcher Qinxuan Pan has been sentenced to 35 years in prison in the 2021 murder of Yale graduate student Kevin Jiang.
Two heroic men saved a little girl that was running into into a busy intersection in East Hartford, Connecticut.
We're in for a taste of summer this afternoon, with highs in the mid-to-upper 80s inland. We're also tracking some isolated thunderstorms.
A true playmaker, quarterback Jordan Travis has the potential to make things happen with the Jets.
Temperatures will be off to the races on Sunday, but there is a chance of scattered thunderstorms in the evening.
A small earthquake was recorded in Somerset County, New Jersey on Saturday, but it likely was not felt by many, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
So far in 2024, deadly crashes are up 27% statewide in New Jersey. The most traffic deaths are happening in Central Jersey, including Middlesex County.
Millions of birds are migrating north this spring, but many may not survive the journey because they'll crash into windows.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock looks back at historic tornado outbreaks, which highlight the fact that we don't have to be in the thick of severe weather season to witness a touchdown.
Twenty years after the remains of two Gilgo Beach victims were found in Manorville, a widespread search has resumed there.
Gov. Hochul secures funding for New Yorkers struggling with mental illness and involved in the criminal justice system.
Authorities with several law enforcement agencies continue to search an area in Manorville for evidence in the Gilgo Beach murders case.
Lawmakers want New York City to reinstate a ferry route that would connect Staten Island to Brooklyn.
Columbia students are concerned the graduation ceremony could be moved or disrupted by protests.
Hanna Siegel's uncle, U.S.-Israeli citizen Keith Siegel, was one of the hostages seen in a Hamas propaganda video Saturday.
Do more people think it's OK to assault police? NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban weighed in on the rising number of attacks on officers.
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called two new witnesses to the stand on Friday, rounding out the first week of testimony.
Vicky Dennis went to the hospital with strange symptoms when she had COVID. Doctors found she had two undiagnosed, life-threatening diseases and needed a liver transplant to survive.
Joel Embiid has been experiencing Bell's palsy symptoms, he said after Philadelphia's 125-114 win over the New York Knicks.
A New Jersey woman has received a first-of-its-kind transplant using a modified pig kidney along with a heart pump.
Suffolk County law enforcement officers are now equipped with a tool to help people on the autism spectrum during stressful encounters.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, may increase the risk of dementia, according to a new study. Hear from a doctor for advice on lowering your risk factors.
Actor Lillo Brancato says problems with drugs led to him going from Hollywood up and comer to behind bars.
Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs are asking a New York court to throw out portions of a sexual assault lawsuit filed against the rapper and media mogul.
A long-lost guitar that belonged to John Lennon has been found, and it will be on display and up for auction in New York City.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Peter Frampton have been named to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
The Rangers defeated the Capitals 4-2 on Sunday night and advanced to the second round.
Anthony Rizzo, Aaron Judge and Anthony Volpe homered in the Yankees 15-5 win over the Brewers on Sunday.
Thanks to Mark Vientos' home run, the Mets eked out a 4-2 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.
Jalen Brunson did it all Sunday in the Knicks' 97-92 win over the 76ers in Game 4.
A true playmaker, quarterback Jordan Travis has the potential to make things happen with the Jets.
Lawmakers want New York City to reinstate a ferry route that would connect Staten Island to Brooklyn.
The NYPD promoted 177 officers in a ceremony Friday, including two officers whose fathers were also in the NYPD and were shot in the line of duty.
Vicky Dennis went to the hospital with strange symptoms when she had COVID. Doctors found she had two undiagnosed, life-threatening diseases and needed a liver transplant to survive.
Street vendors in the Bronx are calling on the city to fix the system for getting a vending license.
Some Queens residents are fuming over cars parking on beloved greenway.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
MTV's "Catfish" is back with a new season. Nēv Schulman, host of "Catfish" joins CBS New York to discuss.
Broadway's newest musical revival "Cabaret" is taking audiences inside the "Kit Kat Club" from the minute they walk through the doors. Ato Blankson-Wood, star of "Cabaret" joins CBS New York to discuss.
According to Nielsen, last year Americans streamed 21 million years worth of video. That's up 21% from the previous year. Dr. Nicole Andreoli, a PhD with Pathways Psychological Services joins CBS New York to discuss.
Columbia University says it will not divest from Israel, and talks have broken down with student protesters to dismantle their pro-Palestinian encampment. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
New York Taxi Workers Alliance Executive Director Bhairavi Desai tells CBS New York the new toll "cannot come at a worse time for yellow cab drivers." Watch her full interview.