Nigerian stowaways survive 14-day trip across Atlantic on ship's rudder, drank ocean water: report
The group of Nigerian stowaways survived for two weeks on the cargo ship's rudder by reportedly drinking the ocean water crashing below them.
The group of Nigerian stowaways survived for two weeks on the cargo ship's rudder by reportedly drinking the ocean water crashing below them.
NYC relocates some Manhattan asylum seekers to temporary shelters
The New York City Council has announced its decision to move dozens of adult asylum seekers to temporary shelters at the McCarren Recreation Center and the Sunset Park Recreation Center in Brooklyn.
The New York City Council has announced its decision to move dozens of adult asylum seekers to temporary shelters at the McCarren Recreation Center and the Sunset Park Recreation Center in Brooklyn.
NYC Migrant Crisis: Feds say solutions may not come until after 2024 election
Democratic lawmakers speaking to FOX 5 NY said that a solution to the city's migrant crisis may not come until after the 2024 elections.
Democratic lawmakers speaking to FOX 5 NY said that a solution to the city's migrant crisis may not come until after the 2024 elections.
Pentagon pulling 1,100 troops from U.S.-Mexico border mission
The Pentagon is pulling 1,100 active duty troops from the U.S.-Mexico border it deployed earlier this year as the government prepared for the end of asylum restrictions linked to the pandemic.
The Pentagon is pulling 1,100 active duty troops from the U.S.-Mexico border it deployed earlier this year as the government prepared for the end of asylum restrictions linked to the pandemic.
Migrant shelters are full, so what's next? Sleeping on 45th Street
On one side of 45th Street, there are tourists, people commuting to work, going about their daily lives. On the other, it’s a different world.
On one side of 45th Street, there are tourists, people commuting to work, going about their daily lives. On the other, it’s a different world.
NYC migrant crisis: Asylum seekers seek shelter, work opportunities in makeshift encampment
Asylum seekers that spoke to FOX 5 NY said they left the city's shelters, which are overcrowded and dangerous.
Asylum seekers that spoke to FOX 5 NY said they left the city's shelters, which are overcrowded and dangerous.
NYC migrant crisis: Push to speed up work authorization for new arrivals
Recently-arrived migrants and asylum seekers in New York City face several roadblocks to receiving a work permit. Now, local leaders are pushing for solutions to help the city deal with the influx of arrivals.
Recently-arrived migrants and asylum seekers in New York City face several roadblocks to receiving a work permit. Now, local leaders are pushing for solutions to help the city deal with the influx of arrivals.
Adams: NYC will give some migrants 60 days notice to leave shelter system
New York City Mayor Eric Adams says the city will start giving adult asylum seekers in the city’s shelter system 60 days notice to find somewhere else to live.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams says the city will start giving adult asylum seekers in the city’s shelter system 60 days notice to find somewhere else to live.
Honduran migrant throws 1-year-old girl in the Rio Grande, authorities say
A Honduran migrant tossed his young daughter into the Rio Grande while trying to illegally cross the southern border from Mexico into Texas, authorities said.
A Honduran migrant tossed his young daughter into the Rio Grande while trying to illegally cross the southern border from Mexico into Texas, authorities said.
Caravan of nearly 1,000 migrants in Southern Mexico walk toward US
Nearly 1,000 migrants from South America formed a group to head north together in hopes of reaching the U.S.
Nearly 1,000 migrants from South America formed a group to head north together in hopes of reaching the U.S.
NYC migrant crisis: Free bus service for asylum seekers no longer guaranteed
Instead, recent migrants arriving at the Port Authority Bus Terminal are now given flyers with a map, directing them to take a 15-minute walk to the Roosevelt Hotel.
Instead, recent migrants arriving at the Port Authority Bus Terminal are now given flyers with a map, directing them to take a 15-minute walk to the Roosevelt Hotel.
NYC migrant crisis: Community activist provides free rides for asylum seekers
A non-profit organization is providing free rides for migrants from the Port Authority bus terminal to the intake center at the Roosevelt Hotel.
A non-profit organization is providing free rides for migrants from the Port Authority bus terminal to the intake center at the Roosevelt Hotel.
Could NYC house asylum seekers in public schools?
The city is planning to temporarily house migrants in public schools that will be used as shelters while students are on summer vacation.
The city is planning to temporarily house migrants in public schools that will be used as shelters while students are on summer vacation.
UK government vows to fight court ruling that its plan to send migrants to Rwanda is unlawful
A British court has ruled that a government plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda in an attempt to deter migrants from making risky journeys across the English Channel is unlawful.
A British court has ruled that a government plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda in an attempt to deter migrants from making risky journeys across the English Channel is unlawful.
NYC migrant stories: One family's grueling trek from Africa to New York City
FOX 5 New York hears the story of Amy Souaoro, an asylum seeker from the Ivory Coast about her dangerous trek to the United States in seek of a better life for her and her family.
FOX 5 New York hears the story of Amy Souaoro, an asylum seeker from the Ivory Coast about her dangerous trek to the United States in seek of a better life for her and her family.
13 parrots found hidden in duffel bags at US border, officials say
Border officials said a 26-year-old man applying for entry into the U.S. had hidden the 13 live parrots in duffel bags in the trunk of the car.
Border officials said a 26-year-old man applying for entry into the U.S. had hidden the 13 live parrots in duffel bags in the trunk of the car.
Decades in America, still denied: Immigrant family fights for voting rights
Now the city is fighting in the appellate court to try and overturn the judge’s ruling.
Now the city is fighting in the appellate court to try and overturn the judge’s ruling.
Biden admin can limit immigration arrests, Supreme Court rules
Republican-led states that challenged the policy say federal law requires authorities to detain and deport even those who pose little or no risk.
Republican-led states that challenged the policy say federal law requires authorities to detain and deport even those who pose little or no risk.
Immigration drove White, Asian populations in US last year, Census Bureau data shows
The Asian population was the fastest-growing race or ethnic group last year in the U.S., according to population estimates released Thursday.
The Asian population was the fastest-growing race or ethnic group last year in the U.S., according to population estimates released Thursday.
Hundreds missing in migrant boat sinking; EU Commissioner says 'worst ever tragedy' in Mediterranean
An undetermined amount of people numbering in the hundreds remained missing and were likely killed when the migrant vessel sank earlier this week.
An undetermined amount of people numbering in the hundreds remained missing and were likely killed when the migrant vessel sank earlier this week.