'Bush-league trolling': Harris supporters receive fake campaign mailers about hosting migrantsMysterious postcards sent to Harris supporters aim to confuse and intimidate regarding hosting migrant families right before the election.
Judge imposes higher bail, pauses deportation for man accused of raping teen in Rockland shelterBail for Cory Alvarez was increased to $150,000 to prevent his deportation and ensure the prosecution of rape charges against him.
Op-Ed | Why we must pass the Safe for Kids Act | amNewYorkThe SAFE for Kids Act aims to enhance online safety for children in vulnerable families, emphasizing the need for parental consent on app downloads.
Linda Ronstadt Criticizes Trump Before He Appears at Venue Named for HerLinda Ronstadt strongly condemns Donald Trump and his policies, particularly regarding migrant families, while endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Quincy leaders ask state to exclude migrants from shelter systemQuincy leaders seek to limit emergency shelter access to citizens and lawful residents only, citing an overburdened shelter system.
'Stop Evicting Children': Rally Calls to End Shelter Deadlines for Migrants As New School Year StartsFrequent shelter evictions disrupt children's education and create family instability, according to critics of the city's policy.Council members express deep concerns about the impact of frequent shelter moves on children's well-being and educational outcomes.
'Bush-league trolling': Harris supporters receive fake campaign mailers about hosting migrantsMysterious postcards sent to Harris supporters aim to confuse and intimidate regarding hosting migrant families right before the election.
Judge imposes higher bail, pauses deportation for man accused of raping teen in Rockland shelterBail for Cory Alvarez was increased to $150,000 to prevent his deportation and ensure the prosecution of rape charges against him.
Op-Ed | Why we must pass the Safe for Kids Act | amNewYorkThe SAFE for Kids Act aims to enhance online safety for children in vulnerable families, emphasizing the need for parental consent on app downloads.
Linda Ronstadt Criticizes Trump Before He Appears at Venue Named for HerLinda Ronstadt strongly condemns Donald Trump and his policies, particularly regarding migrant families, while endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Quincy leaders ask state to exclude migrants from shelter systemQuincy leaders seek to limit emergency shelter access to citizens and lawful residents only, citing an overburdened shelter system.
'Stop Evicting Children': Rally Calls to End Shelter Deadlines for Migrants As New School Year StartsFrequent shelter evictions disrupt children's education and create family instability, according to critics of the city's policy.Council members express deep concerns about the impact of frequent shelter moves on children's well-being and educational outcomes.
As shelter limit for migrant families nears, NYC schools try to prepareNew York City schools are preparing for a massive reshuffling of students as migrant families face a new limit on shelter stays.Approximately 2,700 families have received notices that they'll either have to reapply for shelter or find alternative housing within 60 days.Educators and advocates are concerned about the devastating educational consequences of this policy.
How one Chicagoan helps migrant children with disabilitiesA Lakeview resident in Chicago has been helping migrant families with medically complex kids enroll in Chicago Public Schools (CPS).The children range in age from 7 to 13 and have conditions such as autism, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome.These families face unique challenges in accessing quality education, and the volunteer efforts have provided much-needed support.
Advocates scramble to aid homeless migrant families after Massachusetts caps emergency shelter slotsAdvocates in Massachusetts are struggling to find shelter for newly arrived migrant families due to a cap on the number of beds in family shelters.Migrant families are relying on airport lounges, hospital waiting rooms, and churches for temporary housing.House and Senate leaders in Massachusetts failed to reach a deal on a $2.8 billion spending bill which included funds for emergency shelters.
NYC adds 8K students thanks to migrant crisis after years of declineThe New York City public school system has seen an increase in student enrollment for the first time in eight years.The increase in enrollment is attributed to an influx of migrant families.Enrollment in the city's public school system had been steadily declining over the past decade.
Migrant Families In NYC Refuse To Move To Tent City At Brooklyn's Floyd Bennet Field - Black EnterpriseMigrant families being bussed to a tent city in Brooklyn refused to stay due to the inhumane accommodations.Officials in New York City are seeking alternative options to house migrants as space becomes limited.The influx of migrants is seen as a crisis as temperatures decrease and options for shelter are limited.