NYC nonprofits stepping up to help asylum seekers find jobs
They can receive work permits 180 days after filing asylum applications.
They can receive work permits 180 days after filing asylum applications.
The city made the announcement on Thursday, citing a waning number of asylum seekers now coming to New York City. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
The decision comes as the wave of migrants coming to New York City has slowed considerably.
Thousands of people seeking asylum in New York City waited in line overnight to guarantee a spot in federal immigration court. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge spoke with people trying to get their cases processed.
Anderson Cooper reports on the busloads of men, women and children from Central and South America arriving in New York City.
The schools chancellor says the additional funding will go to schools that require additional resources to accommodate the influx of migrant students.
The funds will to schools that require additional resources to accommodate an influx of migrant students in temporary housing.
Today is the deadline for New York City schools to report a final headcount, but officials say these students will still be arriving.
Thousands of people have made their way here, but the mayor says in order to help them the city needs more help from the federal government. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest.
Thousands of people have made their way here in hopes of a new life, but Adams says despite providing what the city can in terms of shelter, medical care and legal services, more funding from the federal government is needed.
Some staying at a nearby shelter say the migrants are getting better treatment than them. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
Another bus of asylum seekers arrived this morning in New York City, after the first migrant relief center opened Wednesday on Randall's Island. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
It will not only provide temporary housing, but also be a place to connect with legal services and medical care.
Officials say the massive white tents are meant to be temporary, but will provide shelter to hundreds of those arriving in the city seeking asylum. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
The temporarily shelter will house some of the asylum seekers being sent to New York City. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest.
It's really a series of tents built to withstand all kinds of weather conditions, even 90 mile an hour winds.
Officials say more than 5,000 migrant children have been placed in the city's school system so far. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more on today's update.
Since the start of the summer, busloads of migrants have been arriving in the city, including thousands of children.
Officials are expected to discuss their evolving plan to deal with migrant children sent here from southern states. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
Governors in border states, like Texas and Florida, continue to send migrants to northern cities, including New York. While we see the faces of these new arrivals, few may know just what they've gone through and why they made the decision to leave home. CBS2's Astrid Martinez takes a closer look.
It comes just 26 days before the midterm and governor's elections, and as the city is trying to provide housing.
This comes as city shelters are at capacity, and officials are opening a new migrant emergency center at a Manhattan hotel. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
It comes as the Biden administration announced a new enforcement plan for Venezuelans seeking asylum.
She says the crisis is a federal issue and too big for the state to handle alone. As CBS2's Ali Bauman reports, the declaration comes as the Biden administration announced a new enforcement plan for Venezuelans seeking asylum.
Adams has said the cost could reach $1 billion and has asked for aid from the state and federal government. Gov. Kathy Hochul says the issue must be resolved by Washington.
New York fell one game behind Atlanta in the NL wild card race when the Braves beat Kansas City 2-1.
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 today 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.
The 23rd Annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run and Walk is being held today 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 fell one game behind Atlanta in the NL wild card race when the Braves beat Kansas City 2-1.
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.
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 11 p.m.
Thousands gathered in Central Park for a good cause Saturday. As CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports, the 12th Annual Global Citizen Festival highlighted talent from different genres of music with a call to end extreme hunger.
Connecticut lawmakers are pushing for Boar's Head to be held accountable for a deadly listeria outbreak linked to recalled deli meat.
The Tunnel to Towers 5K Run and Walk will be held Sunday in Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan.
Police are searching for two individuals accused of robbing a Bronx home after posing as repairmen.