3 arrested at protest against Staten Island shelter for asylum seekers
Three people were arrested during a protest outside a former Staten Island school being used as a shelter for asylum seekers.
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Three people were arrested during a protest outside a former Staten Island school being used as a shelter for asylum seekers.
The reversal happened after a group of lawmakers filed a lawsuit to keep families out of St. John Villa Academy.
That prompted residents to protest for a third night as they demanded the city not put migrants in their close-knit community. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Families being housed in a former private school on Staten Island are free to stay after being told they had to leave. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
A judge issued a temporary restraining order on Friday afternoon, CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
As the city's migrant crisis continues, a group of Staten Island politicians is suing the city and state, hoping to block a former private school from becoming a migrant shelter. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Hundreds of people gathered on Staten Island on Wednesday to protest the opening of a new shelter for asylum seekers. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/45IKJZx
The rally was held outside the former St. John Villa Academy in Arrochar.
A fourth person on Staten Island is being investigated for possible West Nile virus.
Sources tell CBS New York the city hopes to have St. John Villa Academy open by the end of the week.
As plans are in the works for New York City to use federal land in Brooklyn to house asylum seekers, sources tell CBS New York that a former private school on Staten Island will be the site of the next shelter. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3YMKhaC
This is the latest site to shelter asylum seekers, now on Staten Island.
Mariza Williams, 12, has a new lease on life after spending months at the Burn Center.
A fire in Guyana back in May took the life of 20 people who were trapped in a school dormitory. More than two dozen students were also injured. One of them was transferred from South America to receive care at a burn center on Staten Island. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
The NYPD says officers tried to pull over a stolen car, but the driver sped away and knocked over monuments.
Frank was found on the steps of a day care in 2002, and Vicky was left in a hospital bathroom in 2004.
Two babies abandoned on Staten Island a year and a half apart and then adopted into the same family just looked into their ancestry and got the surprise of their lives. CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3OTcZDj
A police chase on Staten Island ended with a firefighter memorial being damaged early Monday.
Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella is speaking out against the potential conversion of the Fort Wadsworth site into an asylum seeker shelter.
Fort Wadsworth is used by the community as national park and historic site, and is a military training ground.
A rally was held on Staten Island on Saturday protesting a possible plan to turn an assisted living development into a shelter for asylum seekers. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3qmEax5
Officials believe an assisted living development that was put up for sale in 2022 may be turned into a shelter.
Between the toll hikes and gloomy weather, it wasn't an ideal way for commuters to start the week.
Subways, buses, Metro-North and the Long Island Rail Road are getting more expensive this year, too.
Staten Island officials are citing health concerns as another reason to put the brakes on congestion pricing.
The Yankees on Wednesday introduced one of their latest big name acquisitions – left-handed starting pitcher Max Fried.
A New Jersey appeals court ruled Wednesday that Attorney General Matt Platkin overstepped his authority when he took over Paterson's police force last year.
New Jersey is making it easier for people with a gambling problem to ban themselves from casinos.
If you're a National Grid customer in New York City or on Long Island, it's going to cost more to heat with gas this winter.
A federal bill that could help prevent e-bike and e-scooter battery fires is finally nearing the finish line, according to the FDNY.
If you're a National Grid customer in New York City or on Long Island, it's going to cost more to heat with gas this winter.
A federal bill that could help prevent e-bike and e-scooter battery fires is finally nearing the finish line, according to the FDNY.
Neighbors living in communities without subway stops say congestion pricing has caused many to consider leaving New York City.
Ingrid Lewis-Martin, New York City Mayor Eric Adams' former chief advisor, is expected to report to court Thursday to face charges, her attorney said.
Two days after a massive water main break in the Bronx, tenants and business owners along Webster Avenue are still without heat, gas and electricity.
Cold, rainy weather returns to NYC and the surrounding area today, and it's time to track some more snow later this week.
We're going for nearly 60 Tuesday, which flirts with the record of 62 set back in 2000. The normal high is 44, and we'll be nowhere near that.
A wintry mix and rain made a mess on the roads in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
The New York Mets introduced Juan Soto at Citi Field, after the four-time MLB All-Star signed a record 15-year, $765 million deal.
A storm bringing heavy rain and strong winds could lead to flooding and power outages, especially on Long Island.
A New Jersey appeals court ruled Wednesday that Attorney General Matt Platkin overstepped his authority when he took over Paterson's police force last year.
New Jersey is making it easier for people with a gambling problem to ban themselves from casinos.
Cold, rainy weather returns to NYC and the surrounding area today, and it's time to track some more snow later this week.
A New Jersey congressman got a top secret briefing in Washington, D.C. on the drone sightings across the region as state residents and lawmakers demand more transparency from the federal government.
The FBI is warning people about pointing lasers at aircraft after a New Jersey-based pilot was injured.
If you're a National Grid customer in New York City or on Long Island, it's going to cost more to heat with gas this winter.
The Long Island Expressway has reopened hours after a deadly crash caused major delays for the morning commute.
We're going for nearly 60 Tuesday, which flirts with the record of 62 set back in 2000. The normal high is 44, and we'll be nowhere near that.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann has been charged with a seventh murder.
A wintry mix and rain made a mess on the roads in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
A federal bill that could help prevent e-bike and e-scooter battery fires is finally nearing the finish line, according to the FDNY.
Ingrid Lewis-Martin, New York City Mayor Eric Adams' former chief advisor, is expected to report to court Thursday to face charges, her attorney said.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia won election to serve as the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, defeating Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
New York Congressman-elect George Latimer expects "major pushback" to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s potential vaccine policy if he heads Donald Trump's Health and Human Services Department.
A breakthrough treatment is making a huge difference for stroke survivors, improving hand and arm function, and their quality of life.
CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu's mental illness did not stop her. Now, she's highlighting hope and solutions.
Suffolk County is warning parents about the dangers of co-sleeping after three more infants who shared beds with adults died in the last four weeks.
Anthem will reverse a policy that would have capped insurance coverage for anesthesia after objections from doctors and lawmakers.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was back in federal court in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday for a pretrial hearing.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
The annual gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts features personalized tributes with performances and testimonials from fellow artists.
The Yankees on Wednesday introduced one of their latest big name acquisitions – left-handed starting pitcher Max Fried.
Juuse Saros made 25 saves to lead the Nashville Predators to a victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night.
Ondrej Palat and Stefan Noesen scored and the New Jersey Devils beat the St. Louis Blues 4-1.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
The Yankees reportedly agreed to acquire outfielder Cody Bellinger from the Cubs for right-hander Cody Poteet on Tuesday.
Neighbors living in communities without subway stops say congestion pricing has caused many to consider leaving New York City.
As development continues in Gowanus, Powerhouse Arts, housed in an old power station, works to keep artists in the neighborhood.
The Guinness World Record holder for the largest gingerbread village is now on display at the Shops at Columbus Circle.
A Queens couple says they have been waiting for a working stove in their apartment for two and a half years.
Brooklynites are trying to protect the new young trees coming to the borough after an ambitious effort to plant more than 3,000 trees in one district.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
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."
The Yankees took a break from making any big trades or signings Wednesday to introduce one of their latest big name acquisitions – left-handed starting pitcher Max Fried.
The Paterson Police Department is once again under local control. A New Jersey appeals court ruled Wednesday that Attorney General Matt Platkin overstepped his authority when he took over Paterson's police force in March 2023.
New York City may see some light snow this week, and the city's sanitation department says it's ready.
The southeast Queens community has a new police precinct. It opened Wednesday on North Conduit Avenue near 244th Street in Rosedale.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was back in federal court in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday for a pretrial hearing.
