Hochul implores suburban counties to welcome asylum seekers
The governor urged people to reject "bigoted policies," CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
The governor urged people to reject "bigoted policies," CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
If the asylum seekers work, they can pay their own way and the city will be off the hook. Plus, if they work legally, they also pay taxes.
It happened on the same day lawmakers in Suffolk County said they don't believe their communities should have to shoulder the asylum seeker burden. CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is looking into claims that veterans were kicked out of a hotel in order to house asylum seekers. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
CBS2's Shosh Bedrosian was at a news conference Sunday to hear their plan on this embattled topic in the county.
Finding shelter for the asylum seekers is a major challenge for New York City officials.
Castro knows what it's like to arrive in New York City without citizenship papers. At the age of 5, he crossed the border from Mexico with his mother.
Manuel Castro is New York City's immigrant affairs commissioner.
New York is a city of immigrants... and opinions. So naturally the people who live here have a lot to say about the asylum seekers.
Castro knows what it's like to arrive in New York City without citizenship papers. At the age of 5, he crossed the border from Mexico with his mother.
As New York City faces an incoming influx of migrants, Mayor Eric Adams said that if immigration policy is "coordinated at the border, to ensure that those who are coming here to this country in a lawful manner are actually moved throughout the entire country, it is not a burden on one city."
It comes as Mayor Eric Adams says the federal government isn't doing enough to help with the crisis.
Increasing numbers are calling on the Biden administration to be tougher at border.
Officials worry the city will quickly run out of space and say the Biden administration needs to step up.
The claim was shared by several Republican elected officials, who now say it wasn't true.
The city's immigration commissioner admitted it's unclear if the city can keep finding space for asylum seekers.
The mayor's office says the Roosevelt Hotel will be the first official arrival center for the asylum seekers.
Its arrival came just one day after the city stopped using a gym at P.S. 188 in Coney Island for housing.
A big concern is lost tourism dollars because about 50% of the city's hotel rooms are being used for asylum seekers.
Riverhead town leaders claim they are already helping people in need and cannot house any more.
At least 20 schools are now on a list of possible shelters.
"Yonkers is an immigrant city and we will treat the refugees with dignity," Mayor Mike Spano said.
The city says it is expecting as many as 15 more busloads over the weekend.
CBS2's Naveen Dhaliwal obtained video of preparations for arrivals at P.S. 172 in Brooklyn, one of several schools expected to house asylum seekers soon.
Sources told CBS2 asylum seekers could be heading to at least six more schools.
New York City FC beat the New York Red Bulls 5-1 in the Hudson River Derby to snap a nine-game winless streak.
The 23rd Annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run and Walk is being held tomorrow in New York City.
The Pirates hit five homers in a win that delayed New York from clinching home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
Thousands gathered at Central Park's Great Lawn on Saturday for the annual Global Citizen Festival.
It won't rain nonstop in the Tri-State Area, but you'll want an umbrella handy Saturday and Sunday.
The 23rd Annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run and Walk is being held tomorrow in New York City.
Thousands gathered at Central Park's Great Lawn on Saturday for the annual Global Citizen Festival.
It won't rain nonstop in the Tri-State Area, but you'll want an umbrella handy Saturday and Sunday.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams spoke publicly Saturday for the first time since pleading not guilty to charges.
Knicks to trade Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and first-round pick to Timberwolves for Karl-Anthony Town, report says
It won't rain nonstop in the Tri-State Area, but you'll want an umbrella handy Saturday and Sunday.
Lawsuits seeking to force congestion pricing to start will move forward, a New York Supreme Court judge ruled in a potential blow to the governor's "indefinite" pause.
New York and New Jersey could see the first significant rainfall in weeks over the next couple days. See the maps.
The U.S. News and World Report college rankings list New York, New Jersey and Connecticut's Ivy League schools among the best for 2025.
NYC's dry spell continued over the weekend, despite the clouds and rain chances in the forecast. How much longer will it last?
It won't rain nonstop in the Tri-State Area, but you'll want an umbrella handy Saturday and Sunday.
Lawsuits seeking to force congestion pricing to start will move forward, a New York Supreme Court judge ruled in a potential blow to the governor's "indefinite" pause.
New Jersey police found over 100 illegal weapons and ammo stashed inside a home in Totowa after a man shared a picture of himself pointing a gun on social media.
Couples desperate to find a new place to get married after a wedding venue in New Jersey abruptly closed are getting some help.
A popular New Jersey wedding venue recently closed, leaving couples scrambling to find a new place to get married.
It won't rain nonstop in the Tri-State Area, but you'll want an umbrella handy Saturday and Sunday.
The organs of one of the teens who died after a weekend crash in West Babylon have saved three lives, an organ donation organization announced Friday.
There's a tragic update to the weekend crash in West Babylon. Bella Trezza, 17, has died. She had been fighting for her life since the crash.
Long Island Republican Congressman Anthony D'Esposito allegedly gave part-time jobs to both his lover and fiancée's daughter.
A Long Island community is praying for Bella Trezza, her brother Austin, Jack Murphy, Anthony Pagliuca and the family of Riley Goot following a deadly crash.
The New York City Council recently passed a bill that would make jaywalking legal.
Lawsuits seeking to force congestion pricing to start will move forward, a New York Supreme Court judge ruled in a potential blow to the governor's "indefinite" pause.
Some store owners who got raided during a recent illegal marijuana crackdown say the NYPD shouldn't have seized their cash.
Federal agents seized phones belonging to Ingrid Lewis-Martin, chief advisor to NYC Mayor Eric Adams, in the latest incident involving a member of the mayor's inner circle.
Despite suspending his campaign, the independent presidential candidate was fighting to have his name restored to the state's ballot.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
New York state announced Monday that someone in Ulster County has died from eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE.
Parents of kids injured at birth due to medical malpractice say New York is denying their claims under the state's Medical Indemnity Fund, which promises lifelong health care.
New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan is resigning and will step down in January.
The New York resident who tested positive for the mosquito-borne EEE virus has died, prompting state health officials to declare an "imminent threat to the public for EEE."
Thousands gathered at Central Park's Great Lawn on Saturday for the annual Global Citizen Festival.
The festival, which runs through Oct. 14, features new films starring Adrien Brody, Daniel Craig, Tilda Swinton, Julianne Moore, Saoirse Ronan, Naomi Watts and Bill Murray.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
The former Beatles drummer was set to play in Philadelphia with his All Starr Band on Sept. 24 and in New York the following night.
New York City FC beat the New York Red Bulls 5-1 in the Hudson River Derby to snap a nine-game winless streak.
The Pirates hit five homers in a win that delayed New York from clinching home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
Knicks to trade Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and first-round pick to Timberwolves for Karl-Anthony Town, report says
Rhys Hoskins hit a grand slam off Sean Manaea in the first inning and the Mets went on to an 8-4 loss to the NL Central champion Brewers on Friday.
Bryan Reynolds homered twice, lifting the Pirates over the Yankees 4-2 on Friday night.
Despite being billed as a popular initiative aimed to create vibrant public spaces, some NYC business owners are pushing back against Open Streets.
Curators of Harlem Sculpture Gardens are revealing their research into climate change on Uptown parks.
We took an inside look at the operations of New York City's primary recycling center during Climate Week 2024.
Frustrated residents in Greenpoint claim a concrete plant in their neighborhood is a bad actor that's polluting their community.
The HOPE Inside Center within the Harlem Wells Fargo has helped more than 500 people increase savings and decrease debt for free.
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.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for September 28 at 7:30 p.m.
The annual Global Citizen Festival drew thousands to Central Park on Saturday. The rain didn't deter fans from attending the free concert for a good cause.
A stretch of Atlantic Avenue in Queens is now renamed for Krystyna Naprawa, a beloved school crossing guard who was killed on the job in 2023.
More bone fragments have washed ashore in Brooklyn. This is now the fourth time police have investigated possible human remains in the area. The latest remains were discovered Thursday afternoon near Water Street.
Hezbollah confirms an Israeli airstrike on Friday killed their leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in a severe blow to the terrorist group, marking a potentially major escalation in the region. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports.