AG James pledges support to Clinton Hill over migrant concerns
New York Attorney General Letitia James supports Clinton Hill residents concerned about large migrant shelters impacting quality of life issues. [ more ]
AG James pledges support to Clinton Hill over migrant concerns
New York Attorney General Letitia James supports Clinton Hill residents concerned about large migrant shelters impacting quality of life issues. [ more ]
NY lawmakers propose bill aimed at migrant shelter stay limits
New York lawmakers propose legislation to eliminate 30- and 60-day limits on migrant shelter stays.
The bill would prevent municipalities and the state from placing limits on shelter stays and would only allow evictions under special circumstances. [ more ]
NY lawmakers propose bill aimed at migrant shelter stay limits
New York lawmakers propose legislation to eliminate 30- and 60-day limits on migrant shelter stays.
The bill would prevent municipalities and the state from placing limits on shelter stays and would only allow evictions under special circumstances. [ more ]
New York Mayor Imposes Migrant Curfew After Complaints About Panhandling, Violence
New York City will impose curfews on four migrant shelters after complaints of migrants begging outside residents' homes.
The move comes after multiple complaints last week of migrants showing up on doorsteps in Queens asking for food, money, and clothes.
The new rules come after Mayor Eric Adams announced an increase in security at some shelters following a fatal stabbing at one site on Randall's Island. [ more ]
'This Is Going To Happen Again,' New York City Councilwoman Tells the Sun of Brooklyn High School's Migrant Takeover
New York City Councilwoman Inna Vernikov warns that the transformation of public spaces into migrant shelters could occur in other cities across the country.
The transfer of nearly 2,000 migrants into a Brooklyn high school gym disrupted the educational experience for 4,000 students and caused concern among parents and local leaders. [ more ]
New York Mayor Imposes Migrant Curfew After Complaints About Panhandling, Violence
New York City will impose curfews on four migrant shelters after complaints of migrants begging outside residents' homes.
The move comes after multiple complaints last week of migrants showing up on doorsteps in Queens asking for food, money, and clothes.
The new rules come after Mayor Eric Adams announced an increase in security at some shelters following a fatal stabbing at one site on Randall's Island. [ more ]
'This Is Going To Happen Again,' New York City Councilwoman Tells the Sun of Brooklyn High School's Migrant Takeover
New York City Councilwoman Inna Vernikov warns that the transformation of public spaces into migrant shelters could occur in other cities across the country.
The transfer of nearly 2,000 migrants into a Brooklyn high school gym disrupted the educational experience for 4,000 students and caused concern among parents and local leaders. [ more ]
Mayor Johnson calls on state to build migrant shelters outside Chicago
Mayor Brandon Johnson is calling on Governor J.B. Pritzker to build more migrant shelters, even suggesting that they should be located outside of Chicago.
Mayor Johnson claims that the state of Illinois committed to building 2,200 beds for migrant shelters, but the process has been slow and he wants the state to take more action. [ more ]
Faith-Based Groups That Assist Migrants Become Targets of Extremists
Faith-based organizations assisting migrants face increasing scrutiny and false accusations from far-right activists and Republican members of Congress. [ more ]