Immigration

Inside the El Paso Operation Busing Thousands of Migrants from Texas to NYC

Sept. 26, 2022, 5:30 a.m.March 14, 2024, 2:22 p.m.

Mayor Oscar Leeser, a Democrat, offers asylum-seekers who just crossed the Rio Grande a free bus ride out of town — as long as it’s to New York or Chicago. Police recently evicted an encampment of people who refused.

Elieser, 24, and Bryan, 22, wait for another migrant they befriended along their journey from Venezuela to El Paso, TX outside of the American Red Cross building at 520 W 49th St on Friday morning, September 16, 2022.

Immigration

As Adams Attacks GOP Govs, Many New Migrants from Border to NYC Come on Their Own

Sept. 16, 2022, 10:43 a.m.Sept. 16, 2022, 1:58 p.m.

“Since I was a kid, I always dreamt of New York,” said one refugee who flew to the city, sponsored by a San Antonio nonprofit — even as mayor claims no knowledge of refugees arriving by air.

Immigration

Conservatives’ Federal Case Challenges Immigrant Voting — Using Ex-Council ’ Own Words

Aug. 30, 2022, 8:45 p.m.Aug. 31, 2022, 12:38 p.m.

Adams istration officials, including culture commissioner Laurie Cumbo, feature prominently in case that alleges illegal racially discriminatory intent that harms Black voters.

Immigrants

How To Access Emergency Shelter in NYC

Aug. 23, 2022, 1:17 p.m.Aug. 23, 2022, 1:25 p.m.

New York City can be a daunting place, especially if you have nowhere to live. Documented put together a guide for exercising your right to shelter, which applies even if you didn’t just get here.

Immigration

How Gov. Greg Abbott Texas-Sized a Crisis for NYC Mayor Eric Adams

Aug. 12, 2022, 5:00 a.m.Aug. 12, 2022, 5:37 a.m.

New York City was not a destination when the Texas governor began busing asylum-seekers east. That changed after Adams launched his war of words against Abbott, who’s now sending hundreds to the Big Apple — and scoring a political win.

Immigration

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Says His State Is Now Busing Migrants to New York City

Aug. 5, 2022, 1:33 p.m.June 10, 2024, 1:31 p.m.

The Texas governor made the announcement Friday in a provocation to Mayor Eric Adams, after previously targeting transports to Washington, D.C.

Immigration

Shelters a Last Resort for Asylum-Seekers Who’ve Struggled to Secure Housing

Aug. 2, 2022, 7:55 p.m.March 14, 2024, 2:23 p.m.

Immigrant families who’ve tried in vain to find their own apartments are at the breaking point — and showing up seeking homeless services after doubling up with family and friends.

Immigration

Homeless Shelters are Overflowing — And Most Likely in Poor Areas, Despite Fair Share Promises

July 26, 2022, 6:30 p.m.July 27, 2022, 8:00 a.m.

Mayor Eric Adams says every community must do its part to house the homeless. Yet his own Department of Homeless Services is canceling planned shelters in the face of community pushback.

Immigration

Ukrainian Refugee Groups Decry Trickle of U.S. Help

July 8, 2022, 9:12 a.m.July 8, 2022, 9:13 a.m.

“The need is overwhelming” but there are a limited number of funds going directly to refugees in search of housing, food and employment.

Albany

Immigrant Bail Bond Industry Is ‘Wild West,’ State Lawmakers Say

May 27, 2022, 6:51 p.m.May 27, 2022, 6:51 p.m.

The city’s elected officials in Albany want to establish a regulatory framework that would prevent detained immigrants from having to pay exorbitant fees, including upwards of $400 a month for the privilege of wearing an ankle monitor.

Immigration

Inside the El Paso Operation Busing Thousands of Migrants from Texas to NYC

As Adams Attacks GOP Govs, Many New Migrants from Border to NYC Come on Their Own

Conservatives’ Federal Case Challenges Immigrant Voting — Using Ex-Council ’ Own Words

How To Access Emergency Shelter in NYC

How Gov. Greg Abbott Texas-Sized a Crisis for NYC Mayor Eric Adams

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Says His State Is Now Busing Migrants to New York City

Shelters a Last Resort for Asylum-Seekers Who’ve Struggled to Secure Housing

Homeless Shelters are Overflowing — And Most Likely in Poor Areas, Despite Fair Share Promises

Ukrainian Refugee Groups Decry Trickle of U.S. Help

Immigrant Bail Bond Industry Is ‘Wild West,’ State Lawmakers Say

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