NYC migrant crisis: Uncertainty over immunization deadlines for migrant children
Officials say migrant parents have 30 days to bring their children to the Roosevelt Hotel to get checked out by a doctor and get the required vaccinations, but there may be no consequences for not doing so.
NYC crackdown on illegal scooters calls attention to migrant struggles for work
Without papers or permits to work, many migrants rely on food delivery work to help provide for their families.
Vaccines among migrant children spark controversy in NY public schools
The Department of Education said this week, students in temporary housing do not need to show proof of vaccination but have 30 days to get inoculated.
Adams, NYC lawmakers call on Biden administration to rush work permits for migrants
New York City is already caring for nearly 60,000 migrants and Mayor Adams has been pleading with state and federal officials for additional assistance.
NYC migrant crisis: Gov. Hochul calls on federal government to help
Gov. Kathy Hochul met at the White House with Chief of Staff Jeff Zients and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for more than two hours.
NYC plans for new school year with thousands of new migrants
Although the city does keep track of the immigration status of children enrolling in school, this comes as around 20,000 migrant children have arrived in New York City since last spring and are currently in the city’s care.
NYC migrant crisis: Gov. Hochul responds to Mayor's criticism
The Mayor wants the Governor to sign an executive order requiring the rest of the state to take in migrants, something Hochul has refused to do.
NYC migrant crisis: Heated protests held outside new Staten Island shelter
The Monday protests came after tensions flared Sunday outside Gracie Mansion at an anti-migrant rally organized by Guardian Angels' founder Curtis Sliwa.
NYC migrant crisis: Protests turn violent outside Gracie Mansion; 5 arrested
Demonstrators clashed with counter-protesters on the corner of E. 86th Street and East End Ave., where the situation escalated into physical violence, resulting in five arrests.
Staten Island residents, lawmakers sue city over migrant shelter
Plans to house migrants and asylum seekers at a former Catholic school on Staten Island has drawn fiery pushback from residents and lawmakers.
Gov. Hochul pressures Biden over NY migrant crisis
In a speech, Gov. KAthy Hochul criticized the White House for not doing more to help with the surge of migrants coming to New York.
NYC and state clash in court over migrant crisis
As migrants continue to arrive in New York City, Mayor Adams is urging the modification of the city's right-to-shelter obligations.
NYC migrant crisis: Court battle looming over 'right to shelter' law
Gov. Hochul’s office is claiming in court the mandate requires New York City to provide shelter to anyone who needs it, but does not apply to the entire state. But Mayor Eric Adams disagrees.
Poll: New Yorkers say the influx of migrants is a 'serious problem'
In the latest Siena College Poll, 82% of New Yorkers say that the recent influx of migrants is a serious problem, with more than 50% labeling it a very serious problem.
Poll: NY voters disapprove of migrant influx – and politicians' response
A majority of New York state voters polled say New Yorkers have already done enough when it comes to the migrant crisis and lawmakers should now work to slow the flow, rather than accepting new migrants.
Floyd Bennett Field to house over 2,500 asylum seekers
Part of Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn, which was home to New York City's first municipal airport, will now be used as a migrant shelter.
Migrant family's journey from Kabul to U.S. asylum
After months of hiding, Atta began planning his family’s escape from Afghanistan. The father says it was not an easy decision to leave everything they’ve known behind: He has a master’s degree and was a civil engineer before fleeing.
Hundreds protest new Queens migrant shelter at Creedmoor Psychiatric Center
State leaders OK-ed the use of the space as New York City struggles to find temporary housing for the nearly 60,000 migrants currently in their care.
Gov. Hochul's office accuses city of mishandling migrant crisis in court mandated letter
In a court-mandated letter to a judge, Governor Kathy Hochul’s office is accusing the city of failing to properly manage the migrant crisis.
New migrant center at Creedmoor Psychiatric Center ready to house thousands
It’s expected to house up to one thousand single adult men, as the number of migrants under the city’s care nears 60,000.