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.
'It's prison': Hundreds in Bushwick shelter go weeks without showers
A 21-year-old from Mauritania says the conditions inside a Bushwick shelter are terrible, with just one working bathroom.
A 21-year-old from Mauritania says the conditions inside a Bushwick shelter are terrible, with just one working bathroom.
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.
Advocates slam NYC for failing to arrange transportation for Texas migrants
In a statement, the city says, with hundreds of asylum seekers arriving daily, now has to limit the number of buses to transport them.
In a statement, the city says, with hundreds of asylum seekers arriving daily, now has to limit the number of buses to transport them.
NYC program gifts bicycles to asylum seekers
The bikes were donated by fellow New Yorkers and went to migrants who have recently arrived in the city.
The bikes were donated by fellow New Yorkers and went to migrants who have recently arrived in the city.
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.
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.
Family honors 8-year-old girl who died in Border Patrol custody
Dozens of people gathered Friday to remember Anadith Danay Reyes Alvarez in New York City. Her family had been heading to the city last month before their journey across the southern U.S. border ended in tragedy.
Dozens of people gathered Friday to remember Anadith Danay Reyes Alvarez in New York City. Her family had been heading to the city last month before their journey across the southern U.S. border ended in tragedy.
Mayor Adams lifts 90-day rule to aid homeless crisis amidst surge of migrants
As more and more migrants flood into New York straining the city's already overrun shelter system, Mayor Adams signed an executive order today to ease the crisis.
As more and more migrants flood into New York straining the city's already overrun shelter system, Mayor Adams signed an executive order today to ease the crisis.
NYC migrant stories: Mothers share journey of escape from Venezuela
FOX 5 NY spoke with two mothers who both escaped Venezuela and met on the way to the United States. Hear their personal story of the long and often dangerous trek to the states as they hope for a better life.
FOX 5 NY spoke with two mothers who both escaped Venezuela and met on the way to the United States. Hear their personal story of the long and often dangerous trek to the states as they hope for a better life.
Little Shop of Kindness: A haven for asylum seekers seeking support and essentials
The shop's owner, whose own grandfather was a WWII refugee, says she wants people to feel seen and cared for. Anybody can help, she says, in a small or large way.
The shop's owner, whose own grandfather was a WWII refugee, says she wants people to feel seen and cared for. Anybody can help, she says, in a small or large way.
NYC migrant crisis: Mayor Adams announces 2 asylum seekers shelters opening
Two new emergency relief centers are set to open, as thousands of asylum seekers continue to arrive in New York City.
Two new emergency relief centers are set to open, as thousands of asylum seekers continue to arrive in New York City.
NYC migrant crisis: City council urges increased funding for asylum seekers
The crisis shows no signs of slowing down, with New York City projected to spend over $4.3 billion on migrant-related issues through July 2024.
The crisis shows no signs of slowing down, with New York City projected to spend over $4.3 billion on migrant-related issues through July 2024.
NYC migrant crisis: Mayor explores paying homeowners to house asylum seekers
Mayor Eric Adams recruited faith leaders to open up churches, synagogues and mosques for migrants, but he's now considering taking things a step further by asking private homeowners to share their space.
Mayor Eric Adams recruited faith leaders to open up churches, synagogues and mosques for migrants, but he's now considering taking things a step further by asking private homeowners to share their space.
NYC migrant crisis: 50 houses of worship to soon host hundreds of migrants
Each contract is different, so there is no clear timeline for how long these New York City houses of worship will be used to house migrants.
Each contract is different, so there is no clear timeline for how long these New York City houses of worship will be used to house migrants.
NYC migrant crisis: Queens shelter targeted by anti-migrant protesters
FOX 5 New York spoke exclusively with migrants living at a shelter in Queens who say they were targeted by a group of aggressive protesters this week who demanded they go back to where they came from.
FOX 5 New York spoke exclusively with migrants living at a shelter in Queens who say they were targeted by a group of aggressive protesters this week who demanded they go back to where they came from.
NYC migrant crisis: Former Harlem jail to house migrants
New York City officials have reviewed over 700 potential sites to house migrants, as over 2,200 have arrived in the city in the past week.
New York City officials have reviewed over 700 potential sites to house migrants, as over 2,200 have arrived in the city in the past week.
NYC migrant crisis: Arrivals begin at shuttered Harlem jail
Migrants will be sharing rooms inside the facility, which will reportedly be for men only, not families or children.
Migrants will be sharing rooms inside the facility, which will reportedly be for men only, not families or children.
NYC migrant crisis: One migrant's treacherous journey revealed
FOX 5 New York spoke with one migrant couple to hear how they risked their lives to reach New York City in search of safety and opportunities.
FOX 5 New York spoke with one migrant couple to hear how they risked their lives to reach New York City in search of safety and opportunities.