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NYC to close Floyd Bennett Field migrant shelter, over a dozen other sites | amNewYork

The Floyd Bennett Field migrant shelter will close by Jan. 15, 2025, due to a drop in new arrivals.
Mayor Adams cites effective management strategies as a reason for the decline in migrants housed.

Officials May Close Huge N.Y.C. Migrant Shelter, Fearing Trump Crackdown

New York City is planning to close a large migrant shelter due to fears of federal crackdowns under Trump's administration.

Migrant Shelter at Floyd Bennett Field and Others to Close

The Brooklyn migrant shelter at Floyd Bennett Field will close by January 15 due to a significant decline in new arrivals.

NYC to close Floyd Bennett Field migrant shelter, over a dozen other sites | amNewYork

The Floyd Bennett Field migrant shelter will close by Jan. 15, 2025, due to a drop in new arrivals.
Mayor Adams cites effective management strategies as a reason for the decline in migrants housed.

Officials May Close Huge N.Y.C. Migrant Shelter, Fearing Trump Crackdown

New York City is planning to close a large migrant shelter due to fears of federal crackdowns under Trump's administration.

Migrant Shelter at Floyd Bennett Field and Others to Close

The Brooklyn migrant shelter at Floyd Bennett Field will close by January 15 due to a significant decline in new arrivals.
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#asylum-seekers

City May Close Floyd Bennett Field Migrant Shelter

New York City plans to close the Floyd Bennett Field migrant shelter due to fears of action from the incoming Trump administration.

City to Close Floyd Bennett Field Migrant Shelter

New York City is closing 15 migrant shelters, including Floyd Bennett Field, as the number of asylum seekers decreases significantly.

Migrant Shelter on Randall's Island Will Close in February, Adams Says

New York City will close the Randall's Island migrant shelter due to decreased asylum seeker numbers, marking a shift in shelter management.

Rally against Floyd Bennett Field migrant shelter held Sunday

Community members and officials protested against extending the lease for a migrant shelter at Floyd Bennett Field, citing safety, economic, and infrastructure concerns.

NYC extends lease for Floyd Bennett Field migrant shelter in Brooklyn

New York City has renewed the migrant shelter lease at Floyd Bennett Field to accommodate ongoing asylum seeker needs.

Gowanus residents fight 400-bed migrant shelter inside 'toxic building' - and say it's for asylum seekers' own good: lawsuit

Residents are fighting against a migrant shelter near a toxic area despite claims it's for asylum seekers' safety.
Lawsuit against a shelter cites concerns about environmental contamination and inadequate consideration for vulnerable migrants.

City May Close Floyd Bennett Field Migrant Shelter

New York City plans to close the Floyd Bennett Field migrant shelter due to fears of action from the incoming Trump administration.

City to Close Floyd Bennett Field Migrant Shelter

New York City is closing 15 migrant shelters, including Floyd Bennett Field, as the number of asylum seekers decreases significantly.

Migrant Shelter on Randall's Island Will Close in February, Adams Says

New York City will close the Randall's Island migrant shelter due to decreased asylum seeker numbers, marking a shift in shelter management.

Rally against Floyd Bennett Field migrant shelter held Sunday

Community members and officials protested against extending the lease for a migrant shelter at Floyd Bennett Field, citing safety, economic, and infrastructure concerns.

NYC extends lease for Floyd Bennett Field migrant shelter in Brooklyn

New York City has renewed the migrant shelter lease at Floyd Bennett Field to accommodate ongoing asylum seeker needs.

Gowanus residents fight 400-bed migrant shelter inside 'toxic building' - and say it's for asylum seekers' own good: lawsuit

Residents are fighting against a migrant shelter near a toxic area despite claims it's for asylum seekers' safety.
Lawsuit against a shelter cites concerns about environmental contamination and inadequate consideration for vulnerable migrants.
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#crime

Security guard at NYC migrant shelter busted for allegedly molesting 2 young sisters: sources

A security guard was arrested for allegedly molesting two young sisters at a New York migrant shelter.

Lawyer in Manhattan DA's office robbed in her apartment building by perv doing lewd act: sources

A Manhattan prosecutor was robbed of her phone by a man she found performing a lewd act in her building.

Queens DA paralegal fired after arrest for threatening to bomb Elmhurst migrant shelter | amNewYork

A paralegal was fired and arrested for threatening to bomb a migrant shelter, showcasing alarming extremist behavior in the community.

Abbott responds to NYC mayor's invitation to spend the night in a migrant shelter

Governor Abbott criticized Mayor Adams's invitation to a migrant shelter in New York as a 'gimmick'
Abbott emphasized the importance of addressing crime and keeping dangerous criminals behind bars

Security guard at NYC migrant shelter busted for allegedly molesting 2 young sisters: sources

A security guard was arrested for allegedly molesting two young sisters at a New York migrant shelter.

Lawyer in Manhattan DA's office robbed in her apartment building by perv doing lewd act: sources

A Manhattan prosecutor was robbed of her phone by a man she found performing a lewd act in her building.

Queens DA paralegal fired after arrest for threatening to bomb Elmhurst migrant shelter | amNewYork

A paralegal was fired and arrested for threatening to bomb a migrant shelter, showcasing alarming extremist behavior in the community.

Abbott responds to NYC mayor's invitation to spend the night in a migrant shelter

Governor Abbott criticized Mayor Adams's invitation to a migrant shelter in New York as a 'gimmick'
Abbott emphasized the importance of addressing crime and keeping dangerous criminals behind bars
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#new-york-city

City wins lease renewal for Floyd Bennett Field to extend migrant shelter

The lease extension at Floyd Bennett Field reflects ongoing efforts to shelter migrants amid New York's emergency declarations.

NYC to close mega Randall's Island migrant shelter as new arrivals decline | amNewYork

New York City is closing the Randall's Island migrant shelter due to a significant drop in new arrivals, signifying a shift in crisis management.

Letter from the Editor of Esquire: What If Kamala Harris Loses the 2024 Presidential Election?

The Row NYC hotel now serves as a migrant shelter, highlighting the ongoing struggles of immigrants seeking a better life in America.

City wins lease renewal for Floyd Bennett Field to extend migrant shelter

The lease extension at Floyd Bennett Field reflects ongoing efforts to shelter migrants amid New York's emergency declarations.

NYC to close mega Randall's Island migrant shelter as new arrivals decline | amNewYork

New York City is closing the Randall's Island migrant shelter due to a significant drop in new arrivals, signifying a shift in crisis management.

Letter from the Editor of Esquire: What If Kamala Harris Loses the 2024 Presidential Election?

The Row NYC hotel now serves as a migrant shelter, highlighting the ongoing struggles of immigrants seeking a better life in America.
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#community-safety

NYC migrant hotel's violent gang rep is all over TikTok, say fed-up residents who worry it's 'only gonna get worse'

The Roosevelt Hotel is viewed as a dangerous environment for migrants, attracting gang activity and concerns from residents about safety and youth involvement in crime.

Two shootings, minutes apart, in Clinton Hill result in two dead, one critical

Gun violence in Clinton Hill resulted in two deaths and one critical injury, sparking concerns and calls for community support and safety measures.

Brooklyn mom fighting back after city officials opened male migrant shelter next to kids' school

Brooklyn residents feel blindsided by the opening of a male migrant shelter near an elementary school due to lack of transparency from city officials.

NYC migrant hotel's violent gang rep is all over TikTok, say fed-up residents who worry it's 'only gonna get worse'

The Roosevelt Hotel is viewed as a dangerous environment for migrants, attracting gang activity and concerns from residents about safety and youth involvement in crime.

Two shootings, minutes apart, in Clinton Hill result in two dead, one critical

Gun violence in Clinton Hill resulted in two deaths and one critical injury, sparking concerns and calls for community support and safety measures.

Brooklyn mom fighting back after city officials opened male migrant shelter next to kids' school

Brooklyn residents feel blindsided by the opening of a male migrant shelter near an elementary school due to lack of transparency from city officials.
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Bomb Threat Alleged To Have Ties To District Attorney's Office

Not all government employees are well-intentioned; some pose serious threats.
A Queens DA employee threatened violence against a migrant shelter over noise complaints.
#brooklyn

Clinton Hill Residents Protest Over New Migrant Shelter

The migrant shelter at 47 Hall Street in Brooklyn is causing concerns for neighbors due to the impact on the neighborhood.

Gunman arrested for fatal shootings at NY migrant shelter tied to Venezuelan gangs, police sources say

The gunman behind a fatal shooting at a Brooklyn migrant shelter is arrested, part of a violent Venezuelan migrant gang war, involving another murder. Tensions between gangs continue.

Brooklyn residents outraged over migrant shelter located feet away from elementary school: 'None of us knew'

Residents in Brooklyn are outraged by the opening of a nearby all-male migrant shelter close to an elementary school, citing a lack of transparency.

2 dead, 1 critical in pair of shootings near NYC migrant shelter: police

Two men were killed near a migrant shelter in Brooklyn following connected shootings.

Masked gunmen on scooter behind fatal shooting outside NYC migrant shelter that may be tied to Tren de Aragua gang: sources

A shooting outside a Brooklyn migrant shelter involving scooter-riding gunmen may be linked to the Tren de Aragua gang.

Exclusive | Migrant tent city in Brooklyn will stay another year as feds extend lease for controversial encampment

The migrant encampment at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn will continue for another year amid local opposition and safety concerns.

Clinton Hill Residents Protest Over New Migrant Shelter

The migrant shelter at 47 Hall Street in Brooklyn is causing concerns for neighbors due to the impact on the neighborhood.

Gunman arrested for fatal shootings at NY migrant shelter tied to Venezuelan gangs, police sources say

The gunman behind a fatal shooting at a Brooklyn migrant shelter is arrested, part of a violent Venezuelan migrant gang war, involving another murder. Tensions between gangs continue.

Brooklyn residents outraged over migrant shelter located feet away from elementary school: 'None of us knew'

Residents in Brooklyn are outraged by the opening of a nearby all-male migrant shelter close to an elementary school, citing a lack of transparency.

2 dead, 1 critical in pair of shootings near NYC migrant shelter: police

Two men were killed near a migrant shelter in Brooklyn following connected shootings.

Masked gunmen on scooter behind fatal shooting outside NYC migrant shelter that may be tied to Tren de Aragua gang: sources

A shooting outside a Brooklyn migrant shelter involving scooter-riding gunmen may be linked to the Tren de Aragua gang.

Exclusive | Migrant tent city in Brooklyn will stay another year as feds extend lease for controversial encampment

The migrant encampment at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn will continue for another year amid local opposition and safety concerns.
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Rally at Floyd Bennett Field pushes for Malliotakis immigration bill to pass

Community rallies are intensifying against the migrant shelter lease at Floyd Bennett Field, with calls for local leaders to act before the expiration deadline.

Marriott sues franchisee for turning Queens hotel into migrant shelter

Marriott International files a $2.6 million lawsuit against a hotel in Queens for breaching a franchise agreement by converting to a migrant shelter.
#shooting

Shootings Near Clinton Hill Migrant Shelter Leave 2 Dead, 1 Injured

Two men died, one critical after shootings near migrant shelter.

Two men injured in shooting near Upper East Side migrant shelter | amNewYork

Two men were shot near a migrant shelter on the Upper East Side, the third such incident in three weeks.

Shootings Near Clinton Hill Migrant Shelter Leave 2 Dead, 1 Injured

Two men died, one critical after shootings near migrant shelter.

Two men injured in shooting near Upper East Side migrant shelter | amNewYork

Two men were shot near a migrant shelter on the Upper East Side, the third such incident in three weeks.
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#arrests

Police arrest second man in fatal shootings near Brooklyn migrant shelter

Police arrested a second man in connection with three deadly shootings near a migrant shelter in Clinton Hill.
One of the suspects charged was a seasonal worker with the NYC Parks Department.

2 Randall's Island migrant shelter residents arrested for assaulting security guard

Violence in Randall's Island migrant shelter escalating
Arrests made for assaulting security guard at the shelter

Man, 24, stabbed outside Randall's Island migrant shelter, multiple suspects detained

A 24-year-old man was stabbed in the neck outside a migrant shelter on Randall's Island.
Multiple suspects were arrested at the scene.

Police arrest second man in fatal shootings near Brooklyn migrant shelter

Police arrested a second man in connection with three deadly shootings near a migrant shelter in Clinton Hill.
One of the suspects charged was a seasonal worker with the NYC Parks Department.

2 Randall's Island migrant shelter residents arrested for assaulting security guard

Violence in Randall's Island migrant shelter escalating
Arrests made for assaulting security guard at the shelter

Man, 24, stabbed outside Randall's Island migrant shelter, multiple suspects detained

A 24-year-old man was stabbed in the neck outside a migrant shelter on Randall's Island.
Multiple suspects were arrested at the scene.
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#clinton-hill

'Too Big to Be Safe!' Clinton Hill Residents Rally, Appeal to The City After Shooting Deaths at Migrant Shelter

Residents in Clinton Hill expressed anger and concerns over a double homicide near a migrant shelter, demanding better shelter conditions and lease transparency.

Man Stabbed Outside of Clinton Hill Migrant Shelter in Critical, but Stable Condition

Verbal dispute led to stabbing outside migrant shelter in Clinton Hill.

'Too Big to Be Safe!' Clinton Hill Residents Rally, Appeal to The City After Shooting Deaths at Migrant Shelter

Residents in Clinton Hill expressed anger and concerns over a double homicide near a migrant shelter, demanding better shelter conditions and lease transparency.

Man Stabbed Outside of Clinton Hill Migrant Shelter in Critical, but Stable Condition

Verbal dispute led to stabbing outside migrant shelter in Clinton Hill.
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#safety-concerns

Clinton Hill community rallies against gun violence and oversized migrant shelter * Brooklyn Paper

Community members in Clinton Hill and Fort Greene express safety concerns regarding a men's-only shelter after back-to-back shootings.

Migrants evacuated from Floyd Bennett Field shelter ahead of storm * Brooklyn Paper

The mega-migrant shelter at Floyd Bennett Field in New York City was evacuated due to safety concerns ahead of an approaching coastal storm.
1,900 migrants residing at the shelter were relocated to ensure their safety during the storm.
The shelter has faced controversy since its opening, with concerns about its remote location and potential dangers for children.

Clinton Hill community rallies against gun violence and oversized migrant shelter * Brooklyn Paper

Community members in Clinton Hill and Fort Greene express safety concerns regarding a men's-only shelter after back-to-back shootings.

Migrants evacuated from Floyd Bennett Field shelter ahead of storm * Brooklyn Paper

The mega-migrant shelter at Floyd Bennett Field in New York City was evacuated due to safety concerns ahead of an approaching coastal storm.
1,900 migrants residing at the shelter were relocated to ensure their safety during the storm.
The shelter has faced controversy since its opening, with concerns about its remote location and potential dangers for children.
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Police release images of alleged gunman who shot 3 men, killing 2, in Clinton Hill * Brooklyn Paper

Police released new images of suspect in Clinton Hill shootings.
#measles-outbreak

4 cases of measles now confirmed at Chicago migrant shelter, including CPS student

Four cases of measles reported at Pilsen migrant shelter, with one being a CPS student.
Efforts underway to vaccinate migrants and contain the outbreak.

Chicago battles measles with calls for vaccination-in contrast with Florida

Health experts responding to measles cases at a migrant shelter in Chicago.
More than 900 shelter residents vaccinated for measles.

Measles outbreak at Brooklyn migrant shelter sickens two residents | amNewYork

Measles outbreak at Brooklyn migrant shelter with two cases sparking city response.

4 cases of measles now confirmed at Chicago migrant shelter, including CPS student

Four cases of measles reported at Pilsen migrant shelter, with one being a CPS student.
Efforts underway to vaccinate migrants and contain the outbreak.

Chicago battles measles with calls for vaccination-in contrast with Florida

Health experts responding to measles cases at a migrant shelter in Chicago.
More than 900 shelter residents vaccinated for measles.

Measles outbreak at Brooklyn migrant shelter sickens two residents | amNewYork

Measles outbreak at Brooklyn migrant shelter with two cases sparking city response.
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Now-empty $42M NYC WeWork office building offered up as emergency migrant shelter

Former WeWork building in Garment District proposed as migrant shelter
City considering converting vacant commercial space into asylum seeker center

Edgewater residents say migrant shelter at Broadway Armory Park has taken away vital programming from community

Residents near a shelter for migrants in Edgewater are pushing back against the city for housing asylum-seekers in their neighborhood.
Residents have compiled a report highlighting the impact on their community and the decrease in programming at the shelter.
City officials have not addressed the concerns of residents and have not re-evaluated the migrant shelter after the initial six-month period.

Parents, pols to rally outside James Madison High School after Floyd Bennett Field migrant relocation forces students online * Brooklyn Paper

1. A mega-migrant shelter at Floyd Bennett Field in New York City has been evacuated due to safety concerns ahead of a major coastal storm.
2. The evacuation led to the displacement of over 1,900 migrants, who were temporarily housed at James Madison High School.

After measles is detected at Brooklyn migrant shelter, city health officials quarantining some people there

NYC health officials work to contain measles cases at a migrant shelter in Brooklyn.

Four people arraigned for attempted gang assault of two cops at a Long Island City migrant shelter: DA - LIC Post

Four individuals charged with attempted gang assault on NYPD officers at a Long Island City migrant shelter, potentially facing up to 15 years in prison if convicted.
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