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  The plan comes after two years of operating an ad hoc “shadow system” of separate shelters for migrants.  This article originally appeared in The City. By  Gwynne Hogan NEW YORK - City Hall is moving to return control of all shelter operations to the Department of Homeless Services by June of 2026, THE CITY has learneed, including those housing asylum-seeking immigrants. The plan comes after two years of operating an ad hoc “shadow system” of separate shelters for migrants often under the auspices of agencies other than the homeless services department — and outside of New York’s longstanding “right to shelter.”   The transfer plan was described by Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Anne Williams-Isom at a gathering last month celebrating National Immigrants Day , according to several attendees present.  Deputy Mayor Anne Williams Isom speaks about immigration at an event organized by Comptroller Brad Lander, Oct. 28, 2024. ...

  The mayor repeated his longstanding criticisms of the “sanctuary city” laws limiting cooperation with federal law enforcement, while saying he’d “make sure that we continue the spirit of what our laws are here.” This article originally appeared in The City. By  Gwynne Hogan Follow @x NEW YORK - Mayor Eric Adams offered mixed messages on Tuesday to New Yorkers wondering how his administration plans to respond to the mass deportations President-elect Donald Trump has promised.   Speaking to reporters at his weekly press briefing, Adams said he was opposed to Trump’s threats of mass deportation — but only after he was pressed repeatedly by reporters for clarification.  “This is a sanctuary city,” Adams said, after lamenting the country’s “broken immigration system” when initially asked how he felt about mass deportations. “Those laws are in place. I want people to continue to go to school. I want people to continue to use our hospi...

  Two planks of the Republican nominee’s agenda would have devastating consequences on the city’s fortunes, economists and scholars say. By  Greg David Follow @x NEW YORK - Last Sunday’s rally at Madison Square Garden , Donald Trump yet again pledged to “launch the largest deportation program in American history.” According to him, deporting millions of immigrants, including those who are undocumented and those who are here legally, will free up millions of jobs, especially for Black and Hispanic Americans.  The Republican presidential candidate has also contended during the campaign that imposing tariffs on all imports into the United States will be “beautiful,” as the revenue will allow the government to reduce taxes while leading to a boom in domestic manufacturing. But virtually no reputable economist or scholar of immigration believes he is right on either count. A tiny minority of economists say he could be right on tariffs, but the vast majority sa...

Residents at one of the city’s largest migrant shelters spoke to living with a “state of uncertainty” as Trump rails against immigrants. By Gwynne Hogan NEW YORK - As former president Donald Trump rails against a supposed “migrant invasion” and vows the “ largest deportation effort in American history ” if he returns to the White House, the message is shaking migrants who have already made it to New York City. That includes residents at the sprawling complex in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, that serves as one of the city’s largest migrant shelters.  Large WhatsApp chat groups for recent arrivals have been alight in recent days with concerned speculation about what their lives in this country might look like in a Trump presidency. And shelter several residents who spoke with THE CITY on a recent afternoon said they, like many New Yorkers, are anxiously awaiting the results of the Nov. 5 presidential race.  “We understand he’ll be a menace for migrants, for people who...

Another Suspect Arrested in Attack on Cops The NYPD has nade yet another arrest for the Jan 27th asault on officers by migrants. -Photo by NYPD Released Attack Suspect Arrested for Shoplifting  By Dan Gesslein  Manhattan Voice February 14, 2024 MANHATTAN - Cops arrested another suspect in the attack on two police officers outside a Times Square migrant shelter.  The NYPD arrested a 17-year-old and charged him with assault in connection with the attack on police officers. Cops did not release the suspect’s name because he is a minor. The teen becomes the seventh suspect arrested for the January 27th attack on cops. The news comes at the same time another melee suspect was arrested again.  Cops arrested 19-year-old Darwin Andres Gomez-Izquiel for shoplifting at a Macy’s in the Queens Center Mall.  Cops said Gomez-Izquiel was part of shoplifting crew that assaulted a security guard who tried to stop them.

Group Attacks NYPD Officers in Theater District The NYPD is looking for a group of males who punched and kicked officers as they tried to make an arrest in the Theatre District. -Photo by NYPD By Dan Gesslein  Manhattan Voice January 30, 2024  MANHATTAN - The NYPD is looking for at least four baby-faced brats who attacked police officers in the theater district when the officers tried to break up a disorderly group. The attack was captured on video.  At around 8:30 pm on a Saturday night on January 27, cops were called to investigate a disorderly group near the New Amsterdam Theatre where Aladdin is playing. When the officers attempted to disperse the rowdy group a member of the group began fighting with an officer.  When cops tried to subdue and arrest the rowdy man, the others members of the group punched and kicked the officers. One tried to cover an officer’s face with his shirt.  Officers were punched and kicked in the head and throughout the body...