migrant crisis

New York is stepping up their security at migrant shelters in the city. NBC New York’s Gaby Acevedo reports. 

For the second time in two days, police uncovered an illegal makeshift migrant shelter, this time in the Fordham neighborhood in the Bronx — and both illegal shelters were in businesses owned by the same man. NBC New York’s Chris Jose reports.

For the second time in as many days, police uncovered an illegal makeshift migrant shelter housing dozens of people inside a commercial business, this time in the Bronx.

A complaint about e-bikes led to a shocking discovery: Dozens of migrants living in a Richmond Hill basement. More than 70 migrants were living in the basement, with beds stacked close together — and so many people living there, they were forced to sleep in shifts. NBC New York’s Melissa Colorado reports.

As many as 47 migrants were sleeping in shifts in a basement in Queens, according to city officials who discovered the situation after someone reported that e-bikes were being charged there. NBC New York’s Melissa Colorado reports.

FDNY fire prevention inspectors checking a tip about a collection of e-bike batteries posing a potential hazard, discovered 40 migrants sleeping in a Queens basement behind a furniture store, according to three city officials and the landlord himself. Upon entry to investigate the reported fire risk at the South Richmond Hill home on Liberty Avenue, inspectors were surprised to find…

New York is expanding a curfew to additional migrant shelters. Mayor Eric Adams’ administration will impose an 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew at 20 migrant shelters starting Monday, after initially placing the restrictions at four other locations. The Daily News reports the curfew impacts about 3,600 migrants. The city’s traditional homeless shelters have long had such curfews. The 24...

New York law enforcement officials say the four men in ICE custody in Arizona are not the same four men believed to be involved in last month’s attack on NYPD officers in Times Square, despite the federal agency’s claim. The Manhattan district attorney’s office put out a statement Wednesday stating the detainees were not connected. “The Manhattan D.A.’s Office...

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is expected to present charges to a grand jury on Tuesday after two NYPD officers were attacked by a group that included migrants in Times Square last weekend. In a statement issued one week after the attack, Bragg this weekend also acknowledged some of those responsible have not been identified or arrested. According to authorities,…

Police said the suspects have been wreaking havoc around NYC for months, riding around on mopeds as they robbed targets during all hours of the days. NBC New York’s Erica Byfield reports.

Top city officials are calling for changes in law following an attack on NYPD cops in Times Square. News 4’s Melissa Russo reports. 

More than a half-dozen suspects in a cellphone robbery pattern targeting dozens of victims in recent months have been arrested, according to the NYPD, with the ringleader of the operation still on the run. A Bronx apartment that allegedly served as headquarters for the wide-ranging cellphone robbery crew was raided early Monday. The scheme was based around a network of…

Nearly a week after two NYPD officers were injured by a group of attackers in Times Square, the Manhattan district attorney initially dodged questions as to why his office did not seek bail for several of the suspects involved — some of whom have since fled the state, sources previously said.

A recent attack on NYPD officers in Times Square continues to spark outrage and a demand for answers. Critics are asking why some of the suspects who were arrested were quickly let back on the streets. The Manhattan district attorney finally addressed the issue on Friday. NBC New York’s Melissa Russo reports.

Nearly a week after two NYPD officers were injured by a group of attackers in Times Square, the Manhattan district attorney initially dodged questions as to why his office did not seek bail for several of the suspects involved — some of whom have since fled the state, sources previously said.

The Manhattan DA held a news conference to make it clear attacks on police officers will not be tolerated, after dodging reporter questions earlier in the day. News 4’s Melissa Russo reports. 

Gov. Hochul said suspected attackers will face additional charges in the attack on two NYPD officers. News 4’s Jonathan Dienst reports. 

Hochul on Times Square attack on NYPD cops: ‘Get them all and send them back’

Three men were indicted in the stabbing death a 24-year-old man at one of New York City’s migrant shelters, according to the Manhattan district attorney.

Faced with the promise of legal action by local politicians and “disturbing threats” from anti-migrant groups, a New York City church is reversing course on plans to help house migrants during the city’s ongoing crisis. Shortly after announcing the intention to open some 57 beds to asylum seekers, Saint John’s Episcopal Church on Staten Island said it will stand...