After two busloads of migrants, sent directly from Texas by Gov. Greg Abbott, arrived in New York City last week, Mayor Eric Adams renewed calls for the federal government to help the city deal with the unexpected influx of newcomers.
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Catholic Charities, Migrants in NYC Struggling Due to ‘Chaotic Approach’
In more than 20 years working for the immigration arm of Catholic Charities of New York, Mario Russell has never seen a situation like the one today — what he described as a forcible transfer of people from the U.S.-Mexico border to the city.
Affordable Housing Advocates Fret Over Proposed Stabilized Rent Hike
New York City’s Rent Guidelines Board will vote June 21 on the biggest hikes for stabilized rent rates in nearly 10 years. Landowners say they need the hikes to keep pace with inflation. Tenants, meanwhile, assail the idea, adding that inflation is what keeps them from paying more on rent.
Police Identify Man Wanted in Fatal Subway Shooting
A man who shot and killed Daniel Enriquez, 48, on a Q train in Lower Manhattan on Sunday, May 22 was still at large after what appeared to be a random act of violence, according to authorities. It was the fourth subway homicide since Jan. 1.
FDNY’s Klein Eulogized as Fearless First-Responder, Dedicated Public Servant
An army of firefighters from the FDNY and units from around the metropolitan area lined the streets of this oceanside community Friday morning to honor one of their own, who died in the line of duty five days earlier.
Firefighter Gerhard Remembered As a Carpenter, Bridge Builder, Dedicated Member of FDNY
Firefighter Jesse Gerhard was a talented carpenter who loved to build things and a man who had such a deep love for his country, friends and family said, that he proudly displayed the American flag.
Mayor Adams’ Visit A ‘Big Moment’ For Bushwick Catholic School
New York City Mayor Eric Adams wanted to visit a campus in the Diocese of Brooklyn during Catholic Schools Week 2022. That honor went to St. Brigid-St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Academy in Bushwick.
President Biden Visits NYC To Confer With Mayor Adams About Gun Violence Crisis
President Biden traveled to New York City Thursday at Mayor Eric Adams’ request to discuss ways to curb the rise in gun violence that has gripped the city this year, claiming an alarming number of lives of police officers as well as civilians.
Thousands Mourn ‘Gentle Giant’ Wilbert Mora at St. Patrick’s Funeral Mass
Police, politicians, and priests on Wednesday, Feb. 2 joined the family of Wilbert Mora, a New York City police officer, at his funeral, offering eulogies that told of his colossal size and heart to match.
Mayor Vows Gun Violence Crackdown As NYPD, City Mourns Slain Cops
As the city mourned the death of police officer Jason Rivera, officials struggled to respond to the escalating wave of violence that has seen five police officers shot in the first three weeks of this year.