How much did NYC officials know about migrant bus arrivals?
New York City officials insisted that they were left in the dark about migrant bus arrivals to the city, but new documents are raising questions about what was known.
New York City officials insisted that they were left in the dark about migrant bus arrivals to the city, but new documents are raising questions about what was known.
Judge delays end of migrant asylum restrictions to late December
Migrants have been expelled from the United States more than 2.4 million times since the Trump-era, COVID-19 rule took effect in March 2020.
Migrants have been expelled from the United States more than 2.4 million times since the Trump-era, COVID-19 rule took effect in March 2020.
Title 42: Judge orders halt to Trump-era asylum restrictions at border
A federal judge has ordered President Biden's administration to lift Trump-era asylum restrictions that have been a cornerstone of border enforcement since the start of COVID-19.
A federal judge has ordered President Biden's administration to lift Trump-era asylum restrictions that have been a cornerstone of border enforcement since the start of COVID-19.
Feds find cocaine hidden in traveler's wheelchair at JFK
A traveler arriving at JFK Airport from Punta Cana was caught smuggling cocaine hidden inside her wheelchair, federal authorities said.
A traveler arriving at JFK Airport from Punta Cana was caught smuggling cocaine hidden inside her wheelchair, federal authorities said.
Mayor Adams to close Randall’s Island tent shelter for asylum seekers
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is closing the tent shelter on Randall’s Island built to house asylum seekers, according to citylimits.org.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is closing the tent shelter on Randall’s Island built to house asylum seekers, according to citylimits.org.
Official in Texas disputes NYC's claim that migrant buses were a surprise
Mayor Eric Adams has repeatedly said buses carrying asylum-seekers from El Paso, Texas, to the city were unannounced. But a spokesperson for El Paso disputes that.
Mayor Eric Adams has repeatedly said buses carrying asylum-seekers from El Paso, Texas, to the city were unannounced. But a spokesperson for El Paso disputes that.
Migrants slow to use Randall's Island housing facility
Those staying at the facility get three meals a day, a place to sleep and shower, and access to the internet and phones to connect with their families.
Those staying at the facility get three meals a day, a place to sleep and shower, and access to the internet and phones to connect with their families.
Staten Island pizzeria faces criticism for feeding migrants
The owner of Verde's Pizza and Pasta House has been feeding migrants. Not everyone is happy.
The owner of Verde's Pizza and Pasta House has been feeding migrants. Not everyone is happy.
NYC's Randall's Island tent camp opens, but lacks migrants
The facility, which is expected to house 500 single adult men for up to four days, only had two or three migrants housed there as of Wednesday night.
The facility, which is expected to house 500 single adult men for up to four days, only had two or three migrants housed there as of Wednesday night.
Tent shelters for migrants opening on Randall's Island
Asylum seekers will start moving into the tent shelters on Randall's Island on Wednesday. The city had to move these tents from Orchard Beach to Randall's Island due to flooding concerns.
Asylum seekers will start moving into the tent shelters on Randall's Island on Wednesday. The city had to move these tents from Orchard Beach to Randall's Island due to flooding concerns.
New DACA program can continue for now, judge rules
The current version of DACA, which the Biden administration created to improve its chances of surviving legal scrutiny, is set to take effect Oct. 31.
The current version of DACA, which the Biden administration created to improve its chances of surviving legal scrutiny, is set to take effect Oct. 31.
Border officers in Texas find liquid meth in condoms hidden in pumpkins
The liquid methamphetamine was found inside dozens of condoms hidden in four pumpkins at a Texas border checkpoint, authorities said.
The liquid methamphetamine was found inside dozens of condoms hidden in four pumpkins at a Texas border checkpoint, authorities said.
Migrant families being placed in hotels, kids in schools in NYC
Dozens of migrant families are being temporarily housed in hotels in New York City and the children are being enrolled in public schools. But as the challenges continue, the governor is calling on the president to help.
Dozens of migrant families are being temporarily housed in hotels in New York City and the children are being enrolled in public schools. But as the challenges continue, the governor is calling on the president to help.
Some residents object to housing migrants on Staten Island
Some Staten Islanders continue to slam the mayor and the city for housing some migrants in their borough. About 20,000 people have been bused to New York City. About 100 are being housed on Staten Island.
Some Staten Islanders continue to slam the mayor and the city for housing some migrants in their borough. About 20,000 people have been bused to New York City. About 100 are being housed on Staten Island.
Migrant influx will cost NYC $1B this year, mayor says
The mayor of New York City has declared a state of emergency and is calling for emergency aid from the federal and state governments to deal with an influx of migrants.
The mayor of New York City has declared a state of emergency and is calling for emergency aid from the federal and state governments to deal with an influx of migrants.
Mexican citizen killed in shooting at US Border Patrol station near El Paso
The man was in custody at the Ysleta Border Patrol Station in El Paso on Tuesday when he was shot, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a statement.
The man was in custody at the Ysleta Border Patrol Station in El Paso on Tuesday when he was shot, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a statement.
Future of DACA program under review after federal ruling
A federal appeals court has ordered a lower court to review an Obama-era program preventing the deportation of hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought into the United States as children.
A federal appeals court has ordered a lower court to review an Obama-era program preventing the deportation of hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought into the United States as children.
Migrant tent shelter will be on Randall's Island, not at Orchard Beach
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced late Monday that a tent complex to give temporary housing for hundreds of migrants would be moved from Orchard Beach in the Bronx to Randall's Island.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced late Monday that a tent complex to give temporary housing for hundreds of migrants would be moved from Orchard Beach in the Bronx to Randall's Island.
Migrant tent city to be moved to Randall's Island
Late Monday evening, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that a tent complex to give temporary housing for hundreds of migrants would be moved from Orchard Beach in the Bronx to Randall's Island.
Late Monday evening, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that a tent complex to give temporary housing for hundreds of migrants would be moved from Orchard Beach in the Bronx to Randall's Island.
NYC Council debate safety of temporary migrant shelters
The New York City Council held a hearing on Friday to examine the status of resources and services for asylum seekers who continue to arrive in the city.
The New York City Council held a hearing on Friday to examine the status of resources and services for asylum seekers who continue to arrive in the city.