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Anne Spollen
Migrants Who Attacked Cops May Have Already Fled the State Under False Names
At least eight other suspects who got into a brawl with two NYPD policemen in front of a migrant shelter on 42nd Street in Times Square are still being sought. The 14 males involved are thought to be migrants, and the majority—if not all—of them are said to be living in the city's shelter system for undocumented immigrants. Five have been released without bond out of the six charged thus far.
Governor Hochul Suggests Deportation for Migrants Who Attacked NYPD Officers
Republican lawmakers are uniting to demand the deportation of the unruly migrants who were apprehended in a videotaped attack on two NYPD officers in Times Square. In an interview with media on Wednesday following the announcement of Steven G. James' candidacy as superintendent of the New York State Police, the Democratic governor was questioned concerning the attack and asked if the suspects who claim to be seeking refuge should be deported.
NYPD Seizes Unlicensed Scooters to Combat Crime
The NYPD is taking a tough stance against unlicensed scooters because, in recent months, moped-riding bandit robberies have become a common occurrence around the city. On Wednesday night, police raided migrant centers spread across the five boroughs, seizing and transporting on a flatbed several dozen illicit electric motorcycles, according to ABC7.
Migrants That Assaulted NYPD Officers Released Without Bail
A senior NYPD official criticized a group of new city immigrants on Wednesday for allegedly beating two police officers in a Midtown attack that was captured on camera, labeling the eight attackers as "cowards" who "should be sitting on Rikers Island."
Mayor Adams Considering Curfews for Migrant Shelters to Curb Uptick in Crime
The Post reports that the Adams administration is considering enforcing curfews at migrant shelters throughout the city in response to complaints from neighbors about individuals begging for food and clothing at every door, sometimes late at night.
Migrants Take Over Randall's Island as Shelter Residency Expires and Mayor Vows to Up Security
As Mayor Eric Adams announced that the city would be examining shelter security in the wake of a fatal stabbing over the weekend, migrants camped outside the increasingly anarchic Randall's Island tent city. They were observed selling everything from burgers to blunts on Monday.
NYC Challenges Texas with 708 Million Lawsuit for Migrant Care Costs and Abbott Fires Back
According to a complaint filed on Thursday, New York City is suing Texas charter bus firms for more than $700 million, claiming the money is needed to pay for housing and medical care for migrants who have been brought to the city from Texas.
Migrant Buses Evade Adams' Mandate by Using NJ Dropoff
Buses have been using New Jersey transit terminals as a way around new regulations designed to reduce the enormous volume of arrivals in New York City. According to a news release from the mayor of Secaucus, at least four buses made stops at the rail station at Secaucus Junction in New Jersey this past weekend.
Mayor Adams Issues Executive Order Limiting Migrant Bus Arrival Time in NYC
Due to the increasing number of asylum seekers arriving in their cities via bus and plane at any hour of the day or night, the mayors of Chicago, New York, and Denver have made renewed requests for additional federal assistance and coordination with Texas.
"No End to the Flow" - Mayor Adams on Migrants Arriving in New York City
The federal government has neglected the nation's immigration system for decades, and this year's issue has affected all five boroughs in significant ways. More than 150,000 migrants have arrived in New York City since the spring of 2022, and the Adams administration established more than 200 shelters throughout the boroughs to house the influx.
Hochul Signing Controversial NY State Slavery Reparations Bill
As per the bill's sponsor's statement, New York State Assembly Member Michaelle Solages, State Gov. Kathy Hochul is slated to sign legislation on Tuesday that will establish a community panel to investigate possible solutions for slavery reparations.
More Red Light Cameras May Be Coming to the Boroughs
If a group of state politicians have their way, New York City's five boroughs may soon see an increase in red light cameras. The city claims the cameras are assisting in lowering the number of cars running red lights, despite critics branding them as nothing more than an outright money grab.
NY Taxpayers to Pay $325 Million for Migrant Security
To provide round-the-clock security at migrant humanitarian aid centers, New York City is moving forward with security contracts that will cost taxpayers $325 million. That is nearly twice as much as NYC Health + Hospitals, which is in charge of processing newcomers, was permitted to spend on security costs at the facilities a few months ago.
New York City Congestion Pricing Revealed
New York City officials are considering mandating a $15 toll for drivers entering Manhattan's central business district. This toll would be collected electronically for passenger vehicles entering south of Manhattan's 60th Street during the day. Under the plan, small trucks would be charged $24; their larger counterparts would pay $36.
Hochul Signs Law: Traditionally Female Products Now Referenced by Gender Inclusive Language
According to Governor Kathy Hochul, the state of New York is doing away with the labels "sanitary napkins" and "feminine hygiene products" in favor of more inclusive terminology that is not gender-specific.
Macy's Thanksgiving Parade to Proceed as Planned Despite Controversy
It's a tradition dating back to the 1920s: the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. With its wholesome entertainment and floats of children's favorite characters, it has been family fare for almost 100 years. But this year, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is being boycotted by an anti-LGBTQ organization, One Million Moms, due to nonbinary Broadway artists' performances.
Outside Gracie Mansion Migrants Protest Limits on Shelter Stays
Outside of Mayor Adams' Gracie Mansion residence on Thursday, dozens of migrants and their advocates erected tents and unrolled sleeping bags to protest the city's recent limits on the length of time migrants can stay before reapplying for housing.
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