Jan. 22, 2024 By Megan McGibney
In late December, right before city schools closed for the holiday break, the United Federation of Teachers announced it was filing a lawsuit against Mayor Eric Adams, the city, and the New York State Education Department over nearly $2 billion in budget cuts for New York City public schools.
Jan. 10, 2024 Adam Daly & Lloyd Mitchell
Outraged parents and elected officials held a protest outside James Madison High School Wednesday morning after the city placed some 1,900 migrants there overnight to ride out a storm.
Jan. 10, 2024 By Adam Daly & Meaghan McGoldrick
At least one local politician plans to organize with parents outside of James Madison High School Wednesday morning after city officials evacuated the mega-migrant shelter at Floyd Bennett Field on Tuesday and hurried asylum-seekers to the Midwood school.
Dec. 26, 2023 By Anna Bradley-Smith and Cate Corcoran
Under emergency contracts relating to the migrant crisis, and with little public oversight, warehouses in Gowanus and Clinton Hill are being converted into large homeless shelters that could potentially operate for years.
Oct. 16, 2023 By Adam Daly
A suit filed by local lawmakers to stop the city from erecting a mega-migrant shelter at Floyd Bennett Field was sent back to state court Friday by a federal judge.
Oct. 6, 2023 Paul Frangipane & Adam Daly
Members of Jews For Racial and Economic Justice celebrated the Jewish holiday of Sukkot in Sunset Park on Wednesday night with a special dinner offering free clothing and a meal as a way to welcome the city’s newest residents.
Oct. 3, 2023 By Adam Daly & Paul Frangipane
The not-for-profit organization operating a temporary migrant shelter in Staten Island is facing criticism from local pols for allegedly ousting the residents of the former senior living facility earlier this year after they were told the site was up for sale.
Sep. 29, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
As overburdened New York City agencies struggle to meet the needs of residents, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso will divert Borough Hall’s money and resources toward aiding New Yorkers and easing the strain on the city, he announced Wednesday.
Sep. 5, 2023 By Jada Camille
Two southern Brooklyn representatives joined forces last week to demand the city back down on its push to allow non-citizens who meet certain criteria to vote in municipal elections.
Sep. 5, 2023 By Adam Daly
The city’s Office of Emergency Management is exploring partnering up with nonprofits to facilitate the collection and distribution of donations from the public outside migrant shelters as it continues to grapple with the growing migrant crisis.