Orange County sues hotel to stop them from housing asylum seekers
Orange County officials are suing a hotel where some asylum seekers are staying.
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Orange County officials are suing a hotel where some asylum seekers are staying.
New York City's move to relocate some asylum seekers to a suburban hotel is causing controversy, and for one engaged couple, it's causing a major inconvenience. CBS2's Tony Aiello spoke with the frustrated groom-to-be.
New York City is trying to house hundreds of asylum seekers at Hudson Valley hotels, including one in Newburgh.
The Adams administration defied a state of emergency order in Orange County on Thursday, sending two buses with about 40 asylum seekers to a hotel in Newburgh. CBS2's Tony Aiello spoke with some of the men.
The first bus carrying asylum seekers from New York City arrived Thursday in Orange County, New York. CBS2's Tony Aiello reports from Newburgh.
Plans were postponed Wednesday night for asylum seekers to arrive in the Hudson Valley.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is addressing the asylum seeker crisis as the fight over where to house them in New York continues. An Orange County hotel is ready to welcome asylum seekers relocated from New York City, even though the county executive signed an order trying to prevent it. CBS2's Tony Aiello has more on that and the governor's response.
Rockland County officials share update on efforts to stop transfer of asylum seekers from New York City
One town in Rockland County has already moved to block Mayor Eric Adams from sending any their way. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
With an end of a pandemic-era immigration policy coming this week, it's not clear when New York City will proceed with a plan to relocated asylum seekers to the suburbs. Late Tuesday, the town of Orangetown filed for a restraining order to stop the transfer of several hundred single men to Hudson Valley hotels. CBS2's Tony Aiello has more on the opposition in Rockland and Orange counties.
Two suburban counties are vowing to stop hundreds of asylum seekers from being bussed in from New York City.
Two suburban counties are now vowing to stop hundreds of asylum seekers from being bussed in from New York City, CBS2's Nick Caloway reports.
The plan could be implemented if border towns continue sending asylum seekers and hotel space runs out.
Special prosecutors are taking over a 20-year-old murder case in Orange County.
Edward Holley, arrested two weeks ago and charged in her 2003 killing, was back in Wallkill Court on Wednesday.
The suspect was released from jail last week, and now a special prosecutor is taking over. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the latest.
Edward Holley was released because a grand jury did not indict him within a legally required six-day window.
The suspect was charged last week. By law, he had to be indicted within six days, but that didn't happen.
There's been a stunning turn of events in Orange County less than a week after police arrested a suspect in the cold case murder of a college student. As CBS2's Ali Bauman reports, the suspect is expected to be released from custody Thursday.
There has been a stunning turn of events in Orange County following an arrest in the cold case murder of a college student. A suspect was charged last week, but by law he had to be indicted within six days, and that didn't happen. As CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports, he'll be released from jail Thursday.
Megan McDonald's body was found abandoned on a dirt road in Wallkill, New York, on March 15, 2003.
Megan McDonald was found dead from blunt force trauma in Wallkill on March 15, 2003.
Homeowners are keeping a very close eye on the fire line in case they need to evacuate.
A brush fire that began Thursday in Orange County was only about 50% contained Friday. CBS2's Tony Aiello reports.
In Orange County, crews have been trying to get a handle on a brush fire in Blooming Grove. CBS2's Tony Aiello reports.
A large fire broke out in Union City, New Jersey, near 38th Street and Bergen Turnpike on Saturday.
Former President Barack Obama met privately with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before joining together to read to preschoolers at a child care center in the Bronx.
Prince Owusu scored on a penalty kick and added three assists to spark CF Montreal to a 4-1 victory over the Red Bulls on Saturday.
The New York Yankees rolled to a 13-4 rout of the Kansas City Royals on Saturday afternoon.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
The murder case surrounding the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz in NYC is on track for a third trial.
Air Canada said its flights from Toronto and Montreal to New York City's JFK will cease June 1 and resume Oct. 25.
A young Long Island man who overcame autism to graduate high school as valedictorian is now poised to graduate from Hofstra with top honors.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather this week.
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.
A large fire broke out in Union City, New Jersey, near 38th Street and Bergen Turnpike on Saturday.
The Invasive Species Management Act outlaws the sale and spread of species, like the Bradford pear, Japanese barberry and running bamboo, in the Garden State.
Crews rushed to the scene on Jefferson Street, where witnesses said flames erupted from the roof and spread to neighboring buildings.
The New Jersey Transit Police Department is conducting its annual emergency response drill Saturday at MetLife Stadium in preparation for the FIFA World Cup.
NJ Transit and the NYNJ Host Committee announced their plan for transportation and parking ahead of the FIFA World Cup games at MetLife Stadium.
A young Long Island man who overcame autism to graduate high school as valedictorian is now poised to graduate from Hofstra with top honors.
New York families rely on state records to make sure car purchases are legit, but what happens when those records are wrong?
A Marine Corps veteran is walking more than 100 miles from eastern Long Island to Staten Island to support a little girl battling cancer.
A Nassau County man faces multiple charges are he allegedly tried to lure an 11-year-old earlier this week.
Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, Long Island has reopened after a deadly gang-related shooting Wednesday night.
Former President Barack Obama met privately with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before joining together to read to preschoolers at a child care center in the Bronx.
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
The wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has apologized for what she says were "harmful" social media posts she made as a teenager.
The federal government is withholding $73 million in highway funds from New York, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Thursday.
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.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will not attend this year's Met Gala, sources said.
The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its list of inductees for 2026, and it includes the Wu-Tang Clan, the legendary, local hip-hop collective.
Jury selection for Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial in a Manhattan courtroom began Tuesday. He is being accused of raping actress Jessica Mann in 2013.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Prince Owusu scored on a penalty kick and added three assists to spark CF Montreal to a 4-1 victory over the Red Bulls on Saturday.
The New York Yankees rolled to a 13-4 rout of the Kansas City Royals on Saturday afternoon.
Ryan McMahon broke out of his season-long slump with a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Yankees beat the Royals 4-2 on Friday night.
Moisés Ballesteros, Nico Hoerner and Ian Happ homered, and the Chicago Cubs handed the Mets their ninth straight loss, pounding New York 12-4.
NJ Transit and the NYNJ Host Committee announced their plan for transportation and parking ahead of the FIFA World Cup games at MetLife Stadium.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
Students at M.S. 407 transform a barren space into a habitat for bees and butterflies, part of a broader city push to expand pollinator-friendly green spaces.
Brooklyn officials announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to build sensory rooms in every District 75 elementary school.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration unveiled a dramatic traffic redesign at Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
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 New York Knicks are taking on the Atlanta Hawks in the First Round of the NBA Playoffs, but fans don't need a ticket to the game to get in on the fun.
It's where storytelling and pop culture collide in New York City.
Senior U.S. officials could be heading back to Pakistan to continue negotiations in the war with Iran, according to people familiar with the deliberations.
Firefighters spent hours tacking the flames overnight on Jefferson Street. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
NJ Transit's annual emergency exercise comes in preparation for the FIFA World Cup, when massive crowds are expected to pack trains and buses. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
