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Five asylum-seekers arrested for assault on police officers in Times Square

Wednesday, January 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Five asylum-seekers have been arrested on charges they assaulted police officers in Midtown Manhattan, the New York City Police Department said.The assault occurred Saturday afternoon near Times Square as officers were trying to take a person into custody.According to police, officers... Read More.

NYC to limit shelter stay for asylum-seekers with children

Tuesday, October 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- New York City officials are limiting the time asylum-seekers with children can spend in the city's shelter system.Starting next week, city officials will begin notifying some families that they have 60 days to find alternative housing. Last month, NYC Mayor Eric Adams'... Read More.

Ten protesters arrested for blocking bus carrying asylum-seekers in New York City

Wednesday, September 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Protesters flooded the street outside a former senior living facility in Staten Island, temporarily blocking a bus carrying asylum-seekers, after local leaders said they learned it was slated to house New York City’s latest migrant shelter.Ten people were arrested, nine of... Read More.

Migrant facility opens on Randall’s Island as NYC deals with influx of asylum-seekers

Wednesday, October 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- In another sign New York City is grappling with an increase of migrants entering the shelter system, the city has officially opened a sprawling, 84,000-square-foot emergency shelter on Manhattan's Randall's Island.ABC News and other outlets were given a first look inside... Read More.

Stories tagged with: asylumseekers

Five asylum-seekers arrested for assault on police officers in Times Square

NYC to limit shelter stay for asylum-seekers with children

Ten protesters arrested for blocking bus carrying asylum-seekers in New York City

Migrant facility opens on Randall’s Island as NYC deals with influx of asylum-seekers

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