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WSJ
4 months ago
NYC politics

New York Plans to Spend Billions More on Migrant Crisis

New York state officials will provide an additional $2 billion to fund the cost of caring for migrants in New York City.
The cost of caring for migrants has overwhelmed the city's normal network of homeless shelters. [ more ]
Fox Business
4 months ago
Education

Elon Musk issues warning after NYC students pushed out of school to house migrants: 'Will come for your homes'

Elon Musk issued a warning after NYC students were forced into remote learning as their school was used to house migrants.
Musk warned that cities may run out of schools and eventually target people's homes for housing migrants. [ more ]
The Messenger
4 months ago
NYC politics

New Jersey Gov. Murphy Asks Companies Busing Migrants to State to Give 32-Hour Notice

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has requested that companies busing migrants into the state give a 32-hour notice, following a similar order by New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Buses have been dropping off migrants in New Jersey after they were transported by charter buses commissioned by Texas with the intention of traveling to New York City.
The governor's letter to 23 bus companies does not include penalties for violating the order, but asks for information on the number of people being brought into the state. [ more ]
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www.dw.com
2 weeks ago
Europe politics

EU funnels aid to Lebanon amid Syria migrant surge to Cyprus DW 05/02/2024

EU unveils 1 billion economic aid package for Lebanon to address migration crisis. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Europe politics

Cyprus calls for EU help to manage record Syrian migration from Lebanon

Cyprus appeals to the EU for assistance in dealing with a surge of Syrian migrants arriving from Lebanon.
Cyprus's reception facilities are overwhelmed, with a significant increase in migrant arrivals prompting a state of crisis. [ more ]
euronews
1 month ago
Europe news

17 rescued, 3 missing after migrant boat lost near Greek island

Efforts to stop Mediterranean crossings have not prevented drownings.
Greek islands are a common entry point into the EU for migrants from Turkey. [ more ]
NewsChain
2 months ago
Europe news

French authorities dealing with small boat incident in the English Channel

French authorities responding to an incident involving a small boat with asylum seekers in the English Channel.
Reports suggest three deaths and 180 people rescued in the incident near Cap Gris-Nez, France. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Europe news

In This Heroes' Tale, Real People Risk Their Lives to Get to Europe

Io Capitano is a harrowing film depicting the dangerous journey taken by African migrants to Europe.
The film serves as a reflection of the contemporary migration crisis in Europe, going beyond statistics to portray real-life stories. [ more ]
www.dw.com
5 months ago
Europe news

Finland to reopen two border crossings with Russia DW 12/12/2023

Finland will reopen two border crossings with Russia while keeping the rest closed to prevent asylum seekers from entering the country.
The border will be open until January 14, 2024, with the possibility of closing again if necessary. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Europe news

Cruel way of handling humans': the escalating crisis at Finland's border

Finland has closed its entire land border with Russia for two weeks due to tensions and concerns over hybrid warfare and migration.
Asylum seekers from countries including Somalia, Syria, Yemen, and Iraq have been braving extreme weather conditions to reach Finland, some arriving on bicycles. [ more ]
euronews
5 months ago
Europe news

Finland closes all but one of its borders with Russia

Finland is closing three of its four remaining border crossings with Russia due to concerns about a migration crisis orchestrated by Moscow.
The Kremlin has denied accusations that it encouraged the influx of migrants as a punishment for Finland joining NATO.
The remaining border crossing will be closely monitored to ensure the security of legal border traffic. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Should Declare an Emergency at the Border-and Handle It Wildly Different Than Trump

The Biden administration granted Temporary Protected Status to 320,000 Venezuelan nationals in the U.S.
TPS was traditionally for those from war-torn countries or facing natural disasters, but now includes those from Venezuela due to economic and political chaos. [ more ]
KQED
4 months ago
California

One Dead Following Avalanche At Palisades Tahoe | KQED

The man who died in an avalanche at Palisades Tahoe Ski Resort has been identified as Kenneth Kidd.
California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled his proposed spending plan, framing the budget shortfall as a return to normal. [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
NYC politics

Adams' lame lawsuit against bus firms ignores the migrant crisis' real roots

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has filed a lawsuit against bus companies that transport migrants from Texas, seeking $708 million for the cost of sheltering these individuals.
The lawsuit is based on a section of state law that prohibits bringing needy individuals from out of state and making them a public charge.
The lawsuit faces constitutional challenges and bus companies are not responsible for determining if their passengers will become public charges. [ more ]
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