Ecuadorian Antonio Padilla’s Frustrated American Dream: The Difficulty of Seeking Asylum in NY

Ecuadorian Antonio Padilla’s Frustrated American Dream: The Difficulty of Seeking Asylum in NY

Carrying a suitcase full of dreams and hopes that did not materialize, Ecuadorian Antonio Padilla returns to his country after four months seeking asylum in NY. “Many dreams, hopes, but now… this is practically a frustrated dream,” Padilla said. -Because? “One comes with the illusion… that one can do many things and the truth is … Read more

Concerns Rise as Proposed Tent Solution for Homeless Immigrants in New York Sparks Debate

Concerns Rise as Proposed Tent Solution for Homeless Immigrants in New York Sparks Debate

Venezuelan Ana Pineda lived in Spain and arrived in New York 6 months ago. The idea of ​​living in tents seems very bad to him. “I don’t know what they should do, but not in a tent…no, it’s not good. No one, which is no one, the very strong cold…, with a tent no one … Read more

Examining the Budget Increases for Asylum Seeker Care in the City: A Public Hearing by the Council

Examining the Budget Increases for Asylum Seeker Care in the City: A Public Hearing by the Council

In order to understand the budget increases the city has incurred in its care for asylum seekers, the council led a public hearing where it reviewed in detail costs of services and the agencies that provide them under the Mayor’s Administration. Eric Adams. “The budget is high. The State is a little deteriorated,” says Carlos … Read more

Concerns and Challenges Surrounding the Relocation of Asylum-Seeking Families in New York City

Concerns and Challenges Surrounding the Relocation of Asylum-Seeking Families in New York City

Dozens of families wait for the arrival of the school bus outside the former Hotel Row in Midtown, one of the shelters for asylum seekers in the city. For many, the recent policy change announced by the Mayor’s Office – in which they will have a maximum period of two months to relocate – is … Read more

New York City Limits Stay in Shelters for Immigrant Families with Children to 60 Days Due to Increased Arrival

New York City Limits Stay in Shelters for Immigrant Families with Children to 60 Days Due to Increased Arrival

The City of New York reported that it will limit the time that immigrant families with children can stay in shelters to 60 days, a decision that according to Mayor Eric Adams is due to the fact that the city does not have enough spaces for the thousands of people who continue to arrive. from … Read more

Concerns of Fire Hazards in Temporary Shelters for Asylum Seekers as Winter Approaches

Concerns of Fire Hazards in Temporary Shelters for Asylum Seekers as Winter Approaches

According to unofficial figures, almost 4,000 new asylum seekers arrived in the five boroughs in the first week of October, with tens of thousands more still under the care of city authorities. As winter approaches, the risk of fires in temporary shelters is a concern. “In case of fire, you know that you have to … Read more

Concerns of Fire Hazards in NYC’s Growing Asylum Seeker Population

Concerns of Fire Hazards in Temporary Shelters for Asylum Seekers as Winter Approaches

According to unofficial figures, almost 4,000 new asylum seekers arrived in the five boroughs in the first week of October, with tens of thousands more still under the care of city authorities. As winter approaches, the risk of fires in temporary shelters is a concern. “In case of fire, you know that you have to … Read more

Mayor Eric Adams Balances Immigration Challenges during Visit to Mexico

Mayor Eric Adams Balances Immigration Challenges during Visit to Mexico

Mayor Eric Adams arrived in the Mexican state of Puebla on Thursday with discordant messages, trying to maintain a middle ground as ruler of a city that is known for hosting migrants from around the world but is struggling due to the continued influx of applicants. of asylum. Inside Puebla’s sumptuous congressional building, covered in … Read more

Governor Hochul Announces Deployment of National Guard to Aid Immigrants Seeking Asylum

Governor Hochul Announces Deployment of National Guard to Aid Immigrants Seeking Asylum

After shaking hands with several members of the National Guard, Governor Katy Hochul thanked them and made an important announcement: “The National Guard will deploy 150 additional uniformed personnel, who will join the mission of helping immigrants seeking asylum, in total 2,200 troops, 250 of them will be specifically in charge of handling each case,” … Read more

Texas Governor Sends 15,800 Migrants on Buses to New York, Blames Biden Administration

Texas Governor Sends 15,800 Migrants on Buses to New York, Blames Biden Administration

We have sent 15,800 migrants on buses from Texas to New York, said Texas Governor Greg Abbott during his visit to the city. However, the more than 100,000 immigrants have been sent, according to him, by the administration of President Joe Biden. Almost 3 million immigrants have arrived at the border since April 2022. Since … Read more