Mayor says asylum seeker crisis "will destroy New York City"
"This issue will destroy New York City. Destroy New York City," Adams said.
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"This issue will destroy New York City. Destroy New York City," Adams said.
Mayor Eric Adams made his strongest comments yet on the asylum seeker crisis Wednesday.
More than 1 million New York City public school students will be spending their first day dealing with extreme heat Thursday, and adjustments are already being made to try to keep them cool. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3sEJGM9
Despite Wednesday's high temperatures, plenty of New Yorkers were spending time outside, trying to beat the heat. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3sEJGM9
Finding teachers to communicate with the students is only one of the many problems, officials say.
The rush is on to enroll children of asylum seekers in time for Thursday's first day of school in New York City. The lines have been long at the Department of Education's Family Welcome Centers across the five boroughs. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Es9nC7
After no 90-degree days in August, we are poised for the possibility of the first heatwave of this summer. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3sEJGM9
Thursday is the first day of school for nearly 1 million New York City school kids. The city will face the challenge of educating nearly 20,000 migrant students. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3R9R2kS
New Yorkers are coping with a sweaty September. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3sEJGM9
It's back-to-school time, and CBS New York believes we are better together. We're teaming up with our community partners to offer back-to-school haircuts and supplies for Harlem families. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell reports from Big Russ barber training school. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3sHJ3lb
The focus of a series of new subway ads made by teenagers for teenagers is "Ride inside, stay alive." They're targeting subway surfing, a growing problem among the city's youth. CBS New York's Christina Fan spoke with the minds behind the campaign and why they think it will work. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3qZwlgT
There were dueling calls for action Tuesday to deal with the thousands of asylum seekers who continue to arrive in New York City, including many families with children. CBS New York's Jessica Moore explores the proposals to help mitigate the crisis and looks at how the school system will deal with the increase in new students.
Thousands of spectators lined the sidewalks to take in the sights and sounds of steelpan and calypso bands in elaborate costumes marching down Eastern Parkway. CBS News York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
The 7-hour carnival is a celebration of Caribbean culture that draws millions of people to Brooklyn every year. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Police said two people in the car were killed after the driver struck a guardrail.
The officers returned fire after the suspect shot at them four times, NYPD said.
Summer isn't going out quietly with these temperatures. People were taking full advantage of the heat on Sunday, before before city beaches close for the season. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
AAA said traffic congestion was down on Sunday, making travel easier for those looking for one more nice day in the sun. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The Bronx is a complex borough with a complex set of issues. Borough President Vanessa Gibson joined "The Point" for an exclusive conversation with Marcia Kramer.
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Watch a bonus conversation with Bronx Borough Pres. Vanessa Gibson on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Is Labor Day just a reason for a day off or is there a deeper meaning? New Yorkers weigh in.
Watch Marcia Kramer's conversation with Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson on "The Point."
Police are looking for three people who robbed three businesses in Queens on Friday.
The group stole cash, property and a Mercedes-Benz sedan from homes between June and August, according to NYPD.
