Biden administration to protect hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans
The move means hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans already living in the United States, who arrived before July 31, can live and work in the country legally if they register within 18 months.
Under pressure over border, Biden administration to protect hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans
Under intense political pressure from fellow Democrats, the Biden administration has announced it is granting protection to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans who are already in the country.
NYC migrant crisis: Staten Island demonstrators block bus during protests
The NYPD was called to Father Capodanno Boulevard for reports of crowd control issues. Ten people were taken into custody.
NYC migrant crisis: State lawmakers pitch tax hike
Some other proposals include expanding the right to shelter mandate so that every county in New York is required to house migrants, and using the economic uncertainties fund, which has currently amassed over $13 billion.
Judge again declares DACA unlawful, issue likely to go before Supreme Court
A federal judge has declared illegal a revised version of a federal policy that prevents the deportation of hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought to the U.S. as children.
NYC migrant crisis: Officials ramp up efforts as asylum seekers await work permits
Once an asylum claim is submitted, the 6-month clock can start for migrants to receive a work permit.
NYC migrant crisis: Tensions rise in Queens over shelter at Creedmoor Psychiatric Center
Protests in Queens echoed similar protests in Staten Island over how the city is handling the ongoing migrant crisis.
NYC migrant crisis: Calls for NY lawmakers to hold special session grow louder
More than 110,000 migrants and asylum seekers have passed through New York City since last spring, with around 10,000 arriving every month.
NYC migrant crisis: Dueling protests emerge over Staten Island shelter
The Staten Island Inter-Religious Council held a news conference to counter the protests that continue to pop up in front of the shuttered Catholic school, which has been housing dozens of migrants since last month.
NYC schools open amid potential bus strike, influx of migrant students
Since the end of the last school year, 21,000 students in temporary housing, including many migrants, have been enrolled in schools across the five boroughs.
NYC migrant crisis: Long Island City shelter to house 1,000 asylum seekers
The formerly vacant office building on Austell Place will provide migrants with three meals a day, case management, reconnection with family members and referrals to other services.
NYC migrant crisis: Adams calls for policy changes as asylum seekers continue to arrive
The Adams administration is continuing its call to change the city's right-to-shelter policy as migrants and asylum seekers continue to stream into the city.
Texas border: Judge orders Texas to remove floating barrier from waters of US-Mexico border
A judge has ordered the state of Texas to move floating barrier from the waters of the US-Mexico border and onto a riverbank.
NYC migrant crisis: Hundreds continue protest against Staten Island shelter
The borough has been at the center of New York City's migrant crisis since the end of last month, when the Adams administration started to house asylum-seekers at St. John Villa Academy.
More protests on Staten Island over emergency housing for asylum seekers
Protesters once again gathered in front of the former St. John Villa Academy on Staten Island Tuesday to oppose its use as an emergency housing facility for asylum seekers.
Greg Abbott brags of sending over 11,000 migrants to DC
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott bragged about the effectiveness of his migrant bussing program Tuesday, saying it has provided "critical relief" to Texas border towns.
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: 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.