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Mayor says asylum seeker crisis "will destroy New York City"
"This issue will destroy New York City. Destroy New York City," Adams said.
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"This issue will destroy New York City. Destroy New York City," Adams said.
Family Welcome Center employees say they are working overtime to make sure every child is registered for school.
Finding teachers to communicate with the students is only one of the many problems, officials say.
Chancellor David Banks said the district has enrolled 1,000 new students this summer and 20,000 since last summer.
One man says the city gave his family two hours' notice to clear out and move to their new location.
The airport is one of 11 federally owned sites Homeland Security recommended to use as a shelter.
A crowd gathered in Foley Square to demand action from the White House to accelerate a path to employment.
The mayor announced the new policy in July as the city scrambled for space to house asylum seekers.
A crowd gathered in Foley Square to demand action from the White House to accelerate a path to employment for asylum seekers. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
The mayor continues to call on the federal government for assistance with the influx of asylum seekers. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest on their efforts.
When school starts on Sept. 7, there will be at least 19,500 migrant students in the system.
Gov. Kathy Hochul met with members of the Biden administration at the White House on Wednesday.
Hizzoner is none too pleased with Homeland Security's assessment of the city's handling of the crisis.
It came as more pressure was put on the Biden administration and Congress to do something about the massive influx of people seeking the American dream. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner has the story.
More than 100 business executives - representing almost every sector of New York's economy - are throwing their weight behind Gov. Hochul and Mayor Adams in begging for help.
"If you're not going to do your job, mayor, then let Staten Island secede," Rep. Nicole Malliotakis said.
A coalition of some of New York's top business leaders is imploring the Biden administration to deal with a crisis that's "overwhelming" local resources. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Some Arrochar residents say the people pursuing the American dream didn't come to the U.S. "the right way." CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Dozens of people gathered to protest the city's asylum seeker crisis.
Police were on the scene as the crowd turned rowdy at some points. The protesters held signs and made speeches.
They said Sunday they think Mayor Eric Adams should house the migrants in his home. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports.
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop and Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine tackled issues from reverse congestion pricing to antisemitism this week on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Manhattan Borough Pres. Mark Levine says synagogues on the Upper East Side are increasingly being targeted for "swatting" incidents. He's also proposing a major change to solve the borough's housing crisis. Watch Levine's interview on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop is proposing a congestion pricing plan that benefits the entire region, not just New York and the MTA. Watch Fulop's interview on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Three people were arrested during a protest outside a former Staten Island school being used as a shelter for asylum seekers.
Derek Hill's tiebreaking single with two outs in the eighth lifted the Marlins to a 3-2 win over the Mets on Sunday.
John Aprea landed his first break in the 1967 Steve McQueen classic "Bullitt" before landing the role of young Salvatore "Sal" Tessio in "The Godfather Part II."
The DNC, where Kamala Harris will officially be recognized as the Democratic nominee, takes place this week in Chicago.
A Red Alert is in play into Monday morning as we track rain, storms and rough oceans in the Tri-State Area.
The longtime party figure and native Chicagoan previews this week's Democratic National Convention, and offers a message to his fellow Democrats about the prospects of the Harris-Walz ticket come Election Day.
A Red Alert is in play into Monday morning as we track rain, storms and rough oceans in the Tri-State Area.
Organizers of India Day Parade criticized for allowing a float to take part that some say was anti-Muslim.
A Queens man was arrested after he allegedly impersonated an MTA employee and livestreamed what he was doing.
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
Waves of showers and thunderstorms are likely in the New York City area Sunday, especially in the evening hours.
A Red Alert is in play into Monday morning as we track rain, storms and rough oceans in the Tri-State Area.
Connecticut's sales tax-free week begins Sunday and runs through Saturday.
Waves of showers and thunderstorms are likely in the New York City area Sunday, especially in the evening hours.
A plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires gave the moon over New York City an orange tint.
All beaches in Brooklyn and Queens are closed to swimming through Monday due to expected dangerous rip currents caused by Hurricane Ernesto.
A Red Alert is in play into Monday morning as we track rain, storms and rough oceans in the Tri-State Area.
Waves of showers and thunderstorms are likely in the New York City area Sunday, especially in the evening hours.
The New Jersey attorney general's office released body cam video showing police officers shooting and killing Victoria Lee inside a Fort Lee apartment building in July.
A plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires gave the moon over New York City an orange tint.
Sen. Bob Menendez officially ended his election campaign on Friday, days before he is set to resign and just after Gov. Phil Murphy appointed a successor.
A Red Alert is in play into Monday morning as we track rain, storms and rough oceans in the Tri-State Area.
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
Waves of showers and thunderstorms are likely in the New York City area Sunday, especially in the evening hours.
Mayor Eric Adams is throwing his support behind Nassau County's new face mask ban and pushing for a similar law in NYC.
A plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires gave the moon over New York City an orange tint.
The DNC, where Kamala Harris will officially be recognized as the Democratic nominee, takes place this week in Chicago.
The longtime party figure and native Chicagoan previews this week's Democratic National Convention, and offers a message to his fellow Democrats about the prospects of the Harris-Walz ticket come Election Day.
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
Mayor Eric Adams is throwing his support behind Nassau County's new face mask ban and pushing for a similar law in NYC.
"There's no doubt that control of the House runs through New York and runs specifically through the Hudson Valley," said New York Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan.
The New York State Department of Health issued a warning after the WHO declared an Mpox outbreak in Africa a global emergency.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Officials have been warning of a return to the pre-pandemic trends of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics had asked the FDA to approve its MDMA capsules as part of a therapy regimen for treating PTSD. It says another study will take "several years."
Stone-like materials called slag tested positive for elevated levels of arsenic along the beach in Keyport, New Jersey, state officials said.
John Aprea landed his first break in the 1967 Steve McQueen classic "Bullitt" before landing the role of young Salvatore "Sal" Tessio in "The Godfather Part II."
"Happy Gilmore 2" is holding an open casting call for New Jersey "locals." Here's your chance to be an extra.
Taylor Swift's blockbuster "Eras Tour" resumed in London on Thursday after her concerts in Vienna were canceled earlier this month because of an alleged terror plot.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
Taylor Swift has long called NYC's Greenwich Village home, and the city is celebrating with limited edition "Cornelia Street" signs.
Derek Hill's tiebreaking single with two outs in the eighth lifted the Marlins to a 3-2 win over the Mets on Sunday.
Rookie Brandon Codrington returned a kickoff 63 yards and a punt 31 yards to set up scores and the New York Jets beat the Carolina Panthers 15-12 in a game in which both teams rested almost all of their starters and several key reserves.
Luis Severino pitched a four-hitter for his second career shutout, and the New York Mets got home runs from Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso in a 4-0 victory over the Miami Marlins.
Spencer Torkelson doubled and tripled in his return to the majors, and the Detroit Tigers beat the New York Yankees 4-0.
Brandon Nimmo broke out of his slump with a three-run homer and Jeff McNeil launched a two-run shot, powering the New York Mets to a 7-3 win over the Miami Marlins.
Co-founders of AMA Animal Rescue in Gravesend say they're unsure they can afford to keep their doors open.
A group of middle school students at a NYCHA development spent their summer designing a new youth space in their community center.
A Brooklyn man worries about water damage to his old home. He says the community garden next door is to blame.
An elderly NYCHA resident said she's been waiting months to be transferred from her building in the Bronx, and she can't put up with the poor living conditions any longer.
Richmond Hill residents Carol and Jack Wolf have the home of their dreams, and the sidewalk of their nightmares. The Wolfs say they were added to the city's repair waitlist in 2017..
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
It's a big week for the Democratic party. The convention is set to begin Monday at the United Center and will culminate with an appearance by presidential nominee Kamala Harris later in the week.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has the latest of the severe weather moving through the Tri-State Area.
However, CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock says the rest of the work week looks amazing, with sunny skies, temperatures in the mid 70, and lower humidity.
New York City Parks enforcement staff was posted along the coastline to enforce the swimming ban. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Some organizers allowed a float to join that some criticized as anti-Muslim. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.