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'Bush-league trolling': Harris supporters receive fake campaign mailers about hosting migrants

Mysterious postcards sent to Harris supporters aim to confuse and intimidate regarding hosting migrant families right before the election.

Linda Ronstadt Criticizes Trump Before He Appears at Venue Named for Her

Linda Ronstadt strongly condemns Donald Trump and his policies, particularly regarding migrant families, while endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.

'Bush-league trolling': Harris supporters receive fake campaign mailers about hosting migrants

Mysterious postcards sent to Harris supporters aim to confuse and intimidate regarding hosting migrant families right before the election.

Linda Ronstadt Criticizes Trump Before He Appears at Venue Named for Her

Linda Ronstadt strongly condemns Donald Trump and his policies, particularly regarding migrant families, while endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Judge imposes higher bail, pauses deportation for man accused of raping teen in Rockland shelter

Bail 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 | amNewYork

The SAFE for Kids Act aims to enhance online safety for children in vulnerable families, emphasizing the need for parental consent on app downloads.

Quincy leaders ask state to exclude migrants from shelter system

Quincy leaders seek to limit emergency shelter access to citizens and lawful residents only, citing an overburdened shelter system.
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'Stop Evicting Children': Rally Calls to End Shelter Deadlines for Migrants As New School Year Starts

Frequent 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.
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2 months ago

NYC students head back to school amid expanded shelter limits

Migrant families face uncertainty as the new school year begins due to NYC's shelter policy.
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5 months ago

From New York to LA, Housing Insecurity Is Undermining Immigrant Students

Mayor Adams failed to provide promised economic support to migrant families in NYC shelters, violating the city's 'right to shelter' law.

'Stop Evicting Children': Rally Calls to End Shelter Deadlines for Migrants As New School Year Starts

Frequent 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.

NYC students head back to school amid expanded shelter limits

Migrant families face uncertainty as the new school year begins due to NYC's shelter policy.

From New York to LA, Housing Insecurity Is Undermining Immigrant Students

Mayor Adams failed to provide promised economic support to migrant families in NYC shelters, violating the city's 'right to shelter' law.
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Immigration News Today: State Officials Let NYC Evict More Migrant Families From Shelters - Documented

New York City is facing migrant eviction from shelters due to changing state regulations.
Asian American voter turnout in New York is significantly lower than the general population.
A Parks Department employee is charged with a hate crime for a migrant's murder.
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New York City begins giving illegal immigrants prepaid debit cards as part of $53 million pilot program

Prepaid debit cards given to migrant families in NYC for food and baby supplies.
$53 million pilot program in NYC provides migrant families with up to $350 each week.

The Sputtering Effort to Persuade Migrants to Leave New York

State program struggles to relocate migrant families in NYC due to various reasons like attachment to the city and lack of international reputation in other areas.

School's out and NYC migrant families face a summer of uncertainty

Migrant families in NYC face challenges moving between shelters, impacting children's education stability.

New York City begins giving illegal immigrants prepaid debit cards as part of $53 million pilot program

Prepaid debit cards given to migrant families in NYC for food and baby supplies.
$53 million pilot program in NYC provides migrant families with up to $350 each week.

The Sputtering Effort to Persuade Migrants to Leave New York

State program struggles to relocate migrant families in NYC due to various reasons like attachment to the city and lack of international reputation in other areas.

School's out and NYC migrant families face a summer of uncertainty

Migrant families in NYC face challenges moving between shelters, impacting children's education stability.
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New York starts distributing debit cards to migrants, despite uproar

New York City is implementing a program to provide migrant families with debit cards for food and baby supplies.
The program has faced backlash over concerns of potential fraud and preferential treatment, but city officials aim to address rising housing and food costs.

Almost Half the Families Who Got 60-Day Eviction Notices Moved Out of Shelters

Migrant families in certain city shelters are being subjected to a newly implemented 60-day policy, resulting in half moving out so far.
Around 1,300 families reapplied for shelter while 16% remained in the same shelter after their 60-day limit expired.

Guardian Angels tackle suspect in Times Square during Curtis Sliwa's 'Hannity' interview

Curtis Sliwa criticizes NYC Mayor Eric Adams for giving prepaid credit cards to migrant families
Sliwa believes the mayor prioritizes helping illegal aliens over his own constituents

NYC to give prepaid debit cards to migrant families to buy food, baby supplies

New York City will distribute prepaid debit cards to migrant families to help them buy food and baby supplies.
The program is expected to save New York City more than $7.2 million annually.

New York City to hand out $53 million in pre-paid credit cards to migrant families: report

New York City will launch a $53 million pilot program to provide pre-paid credit cards to migrant families.
The program aims to replace the current food service provided at hotels and save the city millions of dollars annually.

NYC to spend millions on new round of pre-paid debit cards for migrants

The New York City administration is expanding a program providing debit cards pre-loaded with cash to migrant families in taxpayer-funded hotels.

New York starts distributing debit cards to migrants, despite uproar

New York City is implementing a program to provide migrant families with debit cards for food and baby supplies.
The program has faced backlash over concerns of potential fraud and preferential treatment, but city officials aim to address rising housing and food costs.

Almost Half the Families Who Got 60-Day Eviction Notices Moved Out of Shelters

Migrant families in certain city shelters are being subjected to a newly implemented 60-day policy, resulting in half moving out so far.
Around 1,300 families reapplied for shelter while 16% remained in the same shelter after their 60-day limit expired.

Guardian Angels tackle suspect in Times Square during Curtis Sliwa's 'Hannity' interview

Curtis Sliwa criticizes NYC Mayor Eric Adams for giving prepaid credit cards to migrant families
Sliwa believes the mayor prioritizes helping illegal aliens over his own constituents

NYC to give prepaid debit cards to migrant families to buy food, baby supplies

New York City will distribute prepaid debit cards to migrant families to help them buy food and baby supplies.
The program is expected to save New York City more than $7.2 million annually.

New York City to hand out $53 million in pre-paid credit cards to migrant families: report

New York City will launch a $53 million pilot program to provide pre-paid credit cards to migrant families.
The program aims to replace the current food service provided at hotels and save the city millions of dollars annually.

NYC to spend millions on new round of pre-paid debit cards for migrants

The New York City administration is expanding a program providing debit cards pre-loaded with cash to migrant families in taxpayer-funded hotels.
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Ankle Monitors and Curfews: Inside Biden's New Tracking System for Migrant Families

Migrant families with pending asylum cases tracked with GPS monitors to ensure compliance with curfew
Biden administration program aims to quickly process and potentially deport migrant families to prevent them from skipping asylum hearings

Why New York's Plan to Give Migrants Debit Cards Came Under Fire

Debit cards distributed to migrant families for food
Ridicule from Republican leaders for the pilot program

NYC debit card program will lead to more migration: Councilman

NYC giving out prepaid debit cards to migrants for food, baby supplies
Mayor contends it will save the city millions in annual costs
Councilman: System is not sustainable

NYC inks $77M emergency hotels contract to shelter migrant families

New emergency contract provides shelter to migrant families
Hotel industry benefits from the migrant crisis

Over 1,000 migrant families separated at border near San Diego since September, advocates say

Nearly 1,100 migrant families have been separated at the US-Mexico border near San Diego since September.
The separations occur due to the practice of releasing high volumes of migrants without coordinated reception plans.

Federal judge approves settlement barring migrant family separations

A federal judge in San Diego approves a settlement that prohibits U.S. officials from separating migrant families at the U.S.-Mexico border and offers aid to thousands of parents and children who were previously forced apart.
The settlement also allows once-separated families to apply for permanent stay in the United States and clears their immigration records, giving them a fresh start in seeking humanitarian protection.
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As shelter limit for migrant families nears, NYC schools try to prepare

New 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 disabilities

A 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 slots

Advocates 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 decline

The 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 Enterprise

Migrant 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.

As shelter limit for migrant families nears, NYC schools try to prepare

New 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 disabilities

A 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 slots

Advocates 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 decline

The 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 Enterprise

Migrant 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.
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Most migrant families that were sleeping at Logan are now elsewhere

Migrant families are no longer allowed to sleep at Logan Airport after a state announcement, with only a few families remaining at the terminal.

School's out and NYC migrant families face a summer of uncertainty

Migrant families facing education disruptions due to NYC shelter policies

School's out and NYC migrant families face a summer of uncertainty

Migrant families in NYC face constant relocation due to shelter policies, impacting children's education stability.
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