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.
NYC migrant crisis: Adams meets White House advisor as influx continues
The federal government has so far only allocated around $140 million to the city in aid, although city officials say they have yet to see any of that money.
NYC migrant crisis could cost taxpayers $12B: Mayor
Mayor Adams claims that the city will spend more on migrants than it does on the Fire, Parks and Sanitation Departments combined.
Barbie dolls get a second life helping migrant children, thanks to a retired fashion designer
Barbara Lakin has been restoring Barbie dolls for migrant children, cleaning them up, washing their hair and making sure they are packaged just right for children in need.
Thousands protest NYC plan to house migrants in tent city in Queens
A rally drew thousands of angry protesters in opposition to the plan to house 1,000 migrants in a tent city at the site of Creedmoor State Hospital.
NYC migrant crisis: Calls for federal action as city struggles to cope
According to city officials over 57,000 migrants are currently in the city’s care, including 18,000 children.