NYC officials sound alarm as migrant arrivals continue, straining resources
“We're running out of staff, we're running out of money, we're running out of space," said Deputy Mayor Anne Williams-Isom.
“We're running out of staff, we're running out of money, we're running out of space," said Deputy Mayor Anne Williams-Isom.
NYC asylum seekers brave frigid conditions to renew shelter applications
Hundreds of migrants are lining up in some parts of the city, hoping to re-apply for 30 more days inside a shelter and avoid sleeping in tents outdoors.
Hundreds of migrants are lining up in some parts of the city, hoping to re-apply for 30 more days inside a shelter and avoid sleeping in tents outdoors.
Asylum seekers celebrate Thanksgiving for the first time
The organization hosted more than migrant 200 families for a Thanksgiving lunch at La Plaza Beacon School in Washington Heights.
The organization hosted more than migrant 200 families for a Thanksgiving lunch at La Plaza Beacon School in Washington Heights.
'A migrant's life is very hard' - NYC asylum seekers struggle to survive
New migrant arrivals in New York City are doing whatever they can to earn a living, despite many not having working papers.
New migrant arrivals in New York City are doing whatever they can to earn a living, despite many not having working papers.
NYCHA residents and migrants face grave food insecurity in Queens
Food has become a precious commodity in the Long Island City community, where 6,000 NYCHA residents and 8,000 migrants are competing for free hot meals.
Food has become a precious commodity in the Long Island City community, where 6,000 NYCHA residents and 8,000 migrants are competing for free hot meals.
NYCHA residents and migrants spar over food, resources in Queens
Tensions are rising between NYCHA residents and newly-arrived migrants over limited food and resources.
Tensions are rising between NYCHA residents and newly-arrived migrants over limited food and resources.
Mayor Adams unveils sweeping NYC budget cuts, blaming migrant crisis
A series of major budget cuts for NYC means that next year, the city will cancel the hiring of new NYPD officers and force the city's libraries to close on Sundays.
A series of major budget cuts for NYC means that next year, the city will cancel the hiring of new NYPD officers and force the city's libraries to close on Sundays.
NYC migrants facing challenges after arriving in US | Migrants in America
Gabriel Diaz and his family left Venezuela, a nation which, for years, has been plunged in a political, economic and humanitarian crisis.
Gabriel Diaz and his family left Venezuela, a nation which, for years, has been plunged in a political, economic and humanitarian crisis.
Cuomo urges NY Gov. Hochul to deploy National Guard amid ongoing Israel-Hamas war protests
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to deploy the National Guard to protect Jews amid tensions over the Israel-Hamas war. "I don't think we're doing enough," he said.
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to deploy the National Guard to protect Jews amid tensions over the Israel-Hamas war. "I don't think we're doing enough," he said.
Migrant families with children arrive at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn
In a statement, Mayor Eric Adams said: "We have used every possible corner of New York City and are quite simply out of good options to shelter migrants."
In a statement, Mayor Eric Adams said: "We have used every possible corner of New York City and are quite simply out of good options to shelter migrants."
Asylum seeker opens up about journey to NYC: Migrants in America
Asylum seekers in New York City are facing uncertainty as officials have started implementing restrictions.
Asylum seekers in New York City are facing uncertainty as officials have started implementing restrictions.
NYC migrant mother fears homelessness: 'I can't do anything for the four children'
A migrant mother of four children told FOX 5 NY that she is terrifies of being forced to live on the streets with her family as New York City struggles to deal with the ongoing migrant crisis.
A migrant mother of four children told FOX 5 NY that she is terrifies of being forced to live on the streets with her family as New York City struggles to deal with the ongoing migrant crisis.
New York elections: Watch interviews from the candidates
Before heading to the polls, hear what our local candidates have to say about the migrant crisis, crime, taxes and more issues affecting New York City.
Before heading to the polls, hear what our local candidates have to say about the migrant crisis, crime, taxes and more issues affecting New York City.
Floyd Bennett Field migrant shelter welcomes its first 500, as leaders cite safety concerns
The new makeshift shelter at Floyd Bennett field will eventually house 2,000 migrants. Leaders are questioning the site's desolate location, potential for flooding and unusual living quarters.
The new makeshift shelter at Floyd Bennett field will eventually house 2,000 migrants. Leaders are questioning the site's desolate location, potential for flooding and unusual living quarters.
NYC sets up office to give migrants one-way tickets out of town
City Hall confirmed the establishment of a new “reticketing center" in Manhattan where asylum-seekers can get free, one-way tickets to anywhere in the world.
City Hall confirmed the establishment of a new “reticketing center" in Manhattan where asylum-seekers can get free, one-way tickets to anywhere in the world.
NYC considers outdoor encampments for migrants as indoor shelter options dwindle
City officials are considering handing out tents to newly arriving migrants, so they can create encampments in parks and other outdoor spaces.
City officials are considering handing out tents to newly arriving migrants, so they can create encampments in parks and other outdoor spaces.
NYC migrant crisis: Mayor Adams considering ‘tent cities’ for asylum seekers
Reports are suggesting Mayor Eric Adams is considering "tent cities" for migrants across New York City. Councilman Ari Kagan joined Good Day New York to discuss the crisis.
Reports are suggesting Mayor Eric Adams is considering "tent cities" for migrants across New York City. Councilman Ari Kagan joined Good Day New York to discuss the crisis.
NYC officials question delays in migrant work papers
The New York City Council is raising questions as, Despite President Biden's recent grant of temporary legal status to Venezuelan migrants in NYC, none have received their work papers yet.
The New York City Council is raising questions as, Despite President Biden's recent grant of temporary legal status to Venezuelan migrants in NYC, none have received their work papers yet.
NYC migrant crisis: Adams says migrants sleeping on NYC streets is 'not if, it's when'
Mayor Eric Adams is facing more fallout for his decision to limit shelter stays for migrant families to 60 days, with advocates saying the choice will force both migrants and homeless New Yorkers to sleep on the street.
Mayor Eric Adams is facing more fallout for his decision to limit shelter stays for migrant families to 60 days, with advocates saying the choice will force both migrants and homeless New Yorkers to sleep on the street.
NYC migrant crisis: Mayor Adams says 'everyday is a challenge'
The Mayor says the crisis is accelerating quickly, and shows no sign of slowing down.
The Mayor says the crisis is accelerating quickly, and shows no sign of slowing down.