Who is Akayed Ullah?
The NYPD identified the suspect in the New York City subway bombing as Akayed Ullah. The immigrant from Bangladesh lives in Brooklyn. He has been in the United States for about seven years. Police said that Ullah was wearing what was described as a crude explosive device strapped to his body. It exploded while he walked in an underground passageway, police said. Police and federal agents came to a home in the Flatlands section of Brooklyn where neighbors said they have seen Ullah on a daily basis. But his family, in a statement, said he hasn't lived there in years.
The NYPD identified the suspect in the New York City subway bombing as Akayed Ullah. The immigrant from Bangladesh lives in Brooklyn. He has been in the United States for about seven years. Police said that Ullah was wearing what was described as a crude explosive device strapped to his body. It exploded while he walked in an underground passageway, police said. Police and federal agents came to a home in the Flatlands section of Brooklyn where neighbors said they have seen Ullah on a daily basis. But his family, in a statement, said he hasn't lived there in years.
Queens couple faces deportation
Liany Guerrero has faced bad odds before. Her political activism in Colombia led to threats against her two daughters prompting her to move to the United States in 2001. Liany's hands give away her worry this Thanksgiving as her husband of three decades sits in a Bergen County jail to be deported at any moment. And she, too, has been ordered to leave the country, and her two children behind.
Liany Guerrero has faced bad odds before. Her political activism in Colombia led to threats against her two daughters prompting her to move to the United States in 2001. Liany's hands give away her worry this Thanksgiving as her husband of three decades sits in a Bergen County jail to be deported at any moment. And she, too, has been ordered to leave the country, and her two children behind.
NYC man gets deportation reprieve
Riaz Talukder thought Monday might be one of the worst days of his life because he faced the possibility of having to leave his family and go back to Bangladesh. But he left ICE headquarters in Lower Manhattan crying tears of joy. Just hours earlier, Riaz worried he might not leave ICE headquarters after he walked in.
Riaz Talukder thought Monday might be one of the worst days of his life because he faced the possibility of having to leave his family and go back to Bangladesh. But he left ICE headquarters in Lower Manhattan crying tears of joy. Just hours earlier, Riaz worried he might not leave ICE headquarters after he walked in.
NYC Houses of Worship: Eldridge Street Synagogue
It is not what you'd expect to find in the middle of Chinatown but the Eldridge Street Synagogue has been a fixture on the Lower East Side for more than a century. Built in 1886, the Jewish temple's history is just as incredible as its architecture. Back in the 1880s, the Lower East Side was a portal for immigration. Most Jews who came through were Eastern European, also known as Ashkenazi Jews.
It is not what you'd expect to find in the middle of Chinatown but the Eldridge Street Synagogue has been a fixture on the Lower East Side for more than a century. Built in 1886, the Jewish temple's history is just as incredible as its architecture. Back in the 1880s, the Lower East Side was a portal for immigration. Most Jews who came through were Eastern European, also known as Ashkenazi Jews.
Trump and Corker trade barbs
The gloves are off between Sen. Bob Corker of Tennessee and President Donald Trump, both Republicans. Corker spoke frankly to the New York Times about the president and the way he is handling the responsibilities of commander in chief.
The gloves are off between Sen. Bob Corker of Tennessee and President Donald Trump, both Republicans. Corker spoke frankly to the New York Times about the president and the way he is handling the responsibilities of commander in chief.
Trump's latest travel ban
The U.S. Supreme Court has canceled arguments set for October in the dispute over the president's travel ban. The move comes after the White House rolled out an updated version on Sunday. The New York Immigration Coalition is firing back at Trump's third travel ban. The second ban, announced in March, expired on September 24. The latest version replaced it. This ban is indefinite.
The U.S. Supreme Court has canceled arguments set for October in the dispute over the president's travel ban. The move comes after the White House rolled out an updated version on Sunday. The New York Immigration Coalition is firing back at Trump's third travel ban. The second ban, announced in March, expired on September 24. The latest version replaced it. This ban is indefinite.
Mayors meet about migration and refugees
In Midtown Manhattan on Monday, Mayor Bill de Blasio hosted a summit to address global challenges about immigration and refugee policies. This was one of many events happening during this week's U.N. General Assembly in New York. De Blasio hopes it will inspire more cities to take responsibility for those who seek refuge.
In Midtown Manhattan on Monday, Mayor Bill de Blasio hosted a summit to address global challenges about immigration and refugee policies. This was one of many events happening during this week's U.N. General Assembly in New York. De Blasio hopes it will inspire more cities to take responsibility for those who seek refuge.
Naturalization ceremony at New-York Historical Society
200 immigrants became naturalized citizens of the United States in a ceremony held at the New-York Historical Society. The faces that walked across the stage represented 60 countries including Egypt, Mexico, Albania, and the Dominican Republic.
200 immigrants became naturalized citizens of the United States in a ceremony held at the New-York Historical Society. The faces that walked across the stage represented 60 countries including Egypt, Mexico, Albania, and the Dominican Republic.
Trump's refugee ban remains in effect
The U.S. Supreme Court handed the Trump administration a big win. In an order with no dissents, the justices reversed the rulings of federal judges in Hawaii and San Fransisco that would have relaxed the refugee ban. The high court order leaves in place the temporary freeze on refugees entering the United States. The Supreme Court will hear more arguments on October 10, although the ban could expire before the court actually issues a final ruling.
The U.S. Supreme Court handed the Trump administration a big win. In an order with no dissents, the justices reversed the rulings of federal judges in Hawaii and San Fransisco that would have relaxed the refugee ban. The high court order leaves in place the temporary freeze on refugees entering the United States. The Supreme Court will hear more arguments on October 10, although the ban could expire before the court actually issues a final ruling.
New York sues over DACA rollback
New York joined 14 other states and the District of Columbia in a lawsuit against the federal government to protect the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, known as DACA. The announcement was met with cheers. New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman told a crowd of Dreamers at John Jay College that New York stands with them and will fight for them. He called the elimination of DACA "un-American."
New York joined 14 other states and the District of Columbia in a lawsuit against the federal government to protect the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, known as DACA. The announcement was met with cheers. New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman told a crowd of Dreamers at John Jay College that New York stands with them and will fight for them. He called the elimination of DACA "un-American."
Immigration protests in NYC
Protests broke out across the nation, including in New York, after the Trump administration's decision to end DACA. In Manhattan, thousands were unified in spirit and in cause. They carried handmade signs that reflect the times. As the Trump administration urged DACA recipients to prepare for their departure, New York City officials dug their heels in the ground.
Protests broke out across the nation, including in New York, after the Trump administration's decision to end DACA. In Manhattan, thousands were unified in spirit and in cause. They carried handmade signs that reflect the times. As the Trump administration urged DACA recipients to prepare for their departure, New York City officials dug their heels in the ground.
Protests outside Trump Tower
The NYPD handcuffed and removed more than a dozen immigration activists who briefly blocked Fifth Avenue in Manhattan in front of Trump Tower. The protesters were demonstrating against the Trump administration's decision to rescind DACA.
The NYPD handcuffed and removed more than a dozen immigration activists who briefly blocked Fifth Avenue in Manhattan in front of Trump Tower. The protesters were demonstrating against the Trump administration's decision to rescind DACA.
Dreamers react to DACA suspension
So-called Dreamers, and their families filled a room inside Make the Road NY to listen to U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions make the announcement about the rollback of the DACA program. They were devastated to hear the news but still ready to put up a fight.
So-called Dreamers, and their families filled a room inside Make the Road NY to listen to U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions make the announcement about the rollback of the DACA program. They were devastated to hear the news but still ready to put up a fight.
Fate of DACA hangs in the balance
President Donald Trump gave some mixed messages on when he would make his announcement on DACA, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. The White House confirmed that 800,000 so-called DREAMers will learn their potential fate on Tuesday, September 5.
President Donald Trump gave some mixed messages on when he would make his announcement on DACA, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. The White House confirmed that 800,000 so-called DREAMers will learn their potential fate on Tuesday, September 5.
Prayer vigil for mom living in church
As a single mother of three finds sanctuary in a church in upper Manhattan, a community continues to rally behind her. Many here see Amanda Morales-Guerra, and her children who are U.S. citizens, as a symbol against racist immigration policies.
As a single mother of three finds sanctuary in a church in upper Manhattan, a community continues to rally behind her. Many here see Amanda Morales-Guerra, and her children who are U.S. citizens, as a symbol against racist immigration policies.
President Trump rallies in Arizona
The theme of President Trump's Arizona campaign rally is immigration. His first stop in Arizona Tuesday was to inspect a U.S. Customs and Border Protection drone. His visit is also a chance to set the tone as legislators return from summer break. Building the wall along the U.S.-Mexico border was a core campaign promise. But the president may be willing to break another one to get it. Fox News reported the White House may offer permanent status for young people brought into the country illegally when they were children, the so-called DREAMers -- in exchange for funding to build the wall.
The theme of President Trump's Arizona campaign rally is immigration. His first stop in Arizona Tuesday was to inspect a U.S. Customs and Border Protection drone. His visit is also a chance to set the tone as legislators return from summer break. Building the wall along the U.S.-Mexico border was a core campaign promise. But the president may be willing to break another one to get it. Fox News reported the White House may offer permanent status for young people brought into the country illegally when they were children, the so-called DREAMers -- in exchange for funding to build the wall.
Immigrant living in NYC church
Clutching her three children, Amanda Morales-Guerra, 33, on Monday listened to immigration advocates who continued to plead her case of not being sent back to Guatemala. Morales-Guerra is an undocumented immigrant holed up inside Holyrood Church in Washington Heights to avoid deportation.
Clutching her three children, Amanda Morales-Guerra, 33, on Monday listened to immigration advocates who continued to plead her case of not being sent back to Guatemala. Morales-Guerra is an undocumented immigrant holed up inside Holyrood Church in Washington Heights to avoid deportation.
Cardinal from El Salvador in New York
Cardinal Gregorio Rosa Chavez of El Salvador arrived in New York late Thursday and will be spending the next few days on Long Island. He met with refugees and immigrant families on Friday at Catholic Charities Immigrant Service Center in Amityville.
Cardinal Gregorio Rosa Chavez of El Salvador arrived in New York late Thursday and will be spending the next few days on Long Island. He met with refugees and immigrant families on Friday at Catholic Charities Immigrant Service Center in Amityville.
Mom takes refuge in Manhattan church
Washington Heights is a special place. These days it has a strong Latino presence but Jewish, Irish, and Italian New Yorkers have all counted on this community over the years. A young mother has taken refuge in an uptown church because she is afraid of being deported if she leaves. She is staying put for now in a desperate bid to keep her family together.
Washington Heights is a special place. These days it has a strong Latino presence but Jewish, Irish, and Italian New Yorkers have all counted on this community over the years. A young mother has taken refuge in an uptown church because she is afraid of being deported if she leaves. She is staying put for now in a desperate bid to keep her family together.
Naturalization ceremony atop 1WTC
More than two dozen immigrants became the first to become naturalized American citizens at One World Observatory inside One World Trade Center Tuesday morning. The 30 new U.S. citizens pledged their allegiance to a flag they now call their own. Greece, China, Mexico, Canada, and 15 other countries were represented.
More than two dozen immigrants became the first to become naturalized American citizens at One World Observatory inside One World Trade Center Tuesday morning. The 30 new U.S. citizens pledged their allegiance to a flag they now call their own. Greece, China, Mexico, Canada, and 15 other countries were represented.