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Immigrant advocates say they would prefer to continue to work with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, citing past accomplishments like the Excluded Workers Fund, and worry what a potential Lee…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

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Oct 2022

Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

First Look at NYC’s 1,000-Cot Barracks for Asylum Seekers

Length of stay at the cavernous barracks on Randall’s Island will depend on the availability of other housing options, and the efforts of New York City officials who have pledged…

ByDavid Brand 1Comment

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Oct 2022

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion Politics

Opinion: It’s Time to Think Outside the Box to Solve the Shelter Crisis

“It is time for the governor and the legislature to step up to the plate and start acting like a partner to Mayor Eric Adams instead of a spectator. In fact,…

ByRobert Mascali 0Comments

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Oct 2022

Government Housing and Homelessness Transportation

Amid Flood Concerns, Mayor Says NYC Will Move Asylum Seeker Tents to Randall’s Island

The choice of Randall’s Island for the asylum-seeker tents recalls the historic role of the island—along with adjoining Wards Island—as a drop-off point for New York City’s most marginalized groups.

ByDavid Brand 2Comments

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Sep 2022

Government Housing and Homelessness In Depth

NYC’s Youth Shelter System Is Running Out of Space

Down 99 beds from this time last year, space is running out in New York City’s patchwork of shelters for teens and young adults, which provide counseling, education, job training…

ByDavid Brand

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

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Sep 2022

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness In Depth Justice

What Would NYC Look Like Without Right to Shelter? Bleak, Say the People Who’ve Needed It

The city’s ‘right to shelter’ provides a basic safety net not seen anywhere else in the country, allowing anyone who wants a shelter bed to get one (at least temporarily).…

ByDavid Brand 11Comments

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Sep 2022

Opinion

Opinion: City’s Rental Voucher Program Should Include Undocumented New Yorkers

“The city’s unwillingness to extend the voucher program to its vulnerable, undocumented immigrants is not only a costly mistake, but down right inhumane. We need the City Council and Mayor…

ByJosephine Bosson 1Comment

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Aug 2022

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Justice Resources Transportation

What You Need To Know: Resources for Recently Arrived Asylum Seekers in NYC

The city estimates that around 7,600 asylum seekers have arrived via buses from the border in recent months. Many don’t know where to find food, clothing, and other services that…

ByDaniel Parra

ByMariam Hydara 2Comments

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Aug 2022

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Justice Politics

NYC Considers Summer Camps to House Homeless Migrants

Strained for shelter space, the Adams administration confirmed it was exploring the possibility of using camp facilities “should they become necessary,” to house asylum seekers arriving from the Southern border.…

ByDavid Brand 0Comments

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Aug 2022

Government Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations Justice Politics

After Media-Frenzied Welcome, Asylum Seekers Endure Hardships of Shelter

The city estimates that around 6,300 asylum seekers have arrived via buses from the border in recent months. In addition to finding a safe place to stay, they must navigate…

ByDaniel Parra 2Comments

Fate of Immigrant New Yorkers at Play in Governor’s Race, Advocates Warn

First Look at NYC’s 1,000-Cot Barracks for Asylum Seekers

Opinion: It’s Time to Think Outside the Box to Solve the Shelter Crisis

Amid Flood Concerns, Mayor Says NYC Will Move Asylum Seeker Tents to Randall’s Island

NYC’s Youth Shelter System Is Running Out of Space

What Would NYC Look Like Without Right to Shelter? Bleak, Say the People Who’ve Needed It

Opinion: City’s Rental Voucher Program Should Include Undocumented New Yorkers

What You Need To Know: Resources for Recently Arrived Asylum Seekers in NYC

NYC Considers Summer Camps to House Homeless Migrants

After Media-Frenzied Welcome, Asylum Seekers Endure Hardships of Shelter

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