Texas Residents Protest and Halt Construction of a New Migrant Shelter in the Area
The facility in Juarez will replace the Kiki Romero migrant shelter, which has been open since 2019 and has accommodated more than 300,000 people since
MS-13 Member Involved in the Murder of Four Young Men in 2017 is Sentenced to 50 Years in Federal Prison
More than a dozen MS-13 gang members and associates have also been charged in connection to the attack
New York Child Care Subsidies Fall Short for Many Latino Families, Study Finds
13% of eligible Latino children in New York received subsidies in 2020, below the 15% state average. Documentation and income verification are among the challenges
Trespasser Who Forced New York High School Into Lockdown Was a 'Nostalgic' Alum Who Just Wanted to Shoot Hoops
A 25-year-old man triggered a lockdown at a New York high school because he wanted to play basketball there.
Police Arrests District Attorney Employee Who Threatened to Detonate Bomb at New York City Migrant Shelter
"I wish I had a big enough one to blow them back to Venezuela," told an unnamed witness
Most of NYPD's Increased Summonses for Jaywalking go to People of Color, New Report Shows
The NYPD has sharply increased their jaywalking summonses compared to 2023, mostly targeting Black and Latinos, new City Council data shows
New York Woman Accused of Stealing $250,000 from Very Elderly Landlady, Leaving Her with Just $100 in Bank
The elderly woman became hospitalized in January 2022, but found under $100 in her bank account when they tried to thank the woman for her help.
Wanted Murder Suspect Arrested in NYC After Random Police Stop for Drinking in Public
37-year-old Jorrell Shoals was being issued a summons for publicly drinking alcohol. Officers learned he was wanted for the murder of 54-year-old Ramon Cruz.
A look at how migrant families are being relocated to shelters in NYC's different boroughs
Homeless and child advocates say moving shelters has caused disruption in children's schooling and made it harder for parents to hold down jobs
The recent increase in border crossings from Canada is being fueled by Indian migrants
In June, CBP reported more than 2,800 encounters with Indian nationals along the northern border, an all-time high
New York State Sen. Jessica Ramos joins the race to unseat embattled Mayor Eric Adams in next year's primaries
The daughter of Colombian immigrants is joining a crowded field of challengers seeking to oust Adams as his legal troubles intensify
US Electric Utilities Eye Additional Rate Hikes For 2024
Since 2023, regulators have approved 58% of the rate increase requests amounting to a total rate of $12.7 billion, based on the latest figures by the Regulatory Research Associates (RRA), which is part of S&P Global Commodity Insights.
Floridians are among those having the hardest time paying for everyday expenses, new poll shows
A 2022 report by United Way found that, of the 8.8 million households in Florida, four million were either in poverty or unable to afford basic living costs
US Attorney Charges Former New York Governor Aide, Husband For Alleged Ties To Chinese Government
Linda Sun faces several charges, including violating and planning to violate the Foreign Agents Registration Act, visa fraud, smuggling people into the country, and being part of a money laundering conspiracy, as detailed in an unsealed indictment.
An undocumented immigrant is the first arrest under New York county law banning face masks
The GOP-controlled Nassau County Legislature passed the Mask Transparency Act in response to "antisemitic incidents, often perpetrated by those in masks"
Cities across the country are bridging labor gaps by hiring asylum seekers with work permits
From Denver to New York, labor plans are helping stimulate local economies and reduce government spending on migrant support
Peruvian gang leader linked to nearly two dozen murders arrested in New York
Identified as the leader of "Los Killers," the man is being held at a federal detention facility near Buffalo pending an immigration hearing
'El Mayo' Zambada to be tried in the same New York courtroom as 'El Chapo'
The co-founder of the notorious Sinaloa Cartel is set to face trial in New York, a development that mirrors the dramatic legal proceedings against his former associate, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán.
NYPD dismantles encampment of migrants evicted from Randall's Island shelter
According to Mayor Eric Adams, more than 20,000 migrants have arrived in the city since April
Felony assaults in New York City are increasing despite a drop in violent crimes, report shows
The number of felony assaults jumped to 28,000 last year, the largest amount reported since the COVID-19 pandemic began
One person injured following new attack near migrant shelter in NYC's Randall's Island
The shelter on Randall's Island is the largest in the entire city for asylum seekers, housing up to 3,000 people
Sinaloa Cartel's 'El Mayo' To Face Federal Trial In New York
Zambada's lawyer Frank Perez confirmed on Wednesday that the case will be transferred to the Eastern District of New York. However, he did not mention the transfer date.
"The First State" is also considered "The Best State" for people to retire in the United States
Delaware has no state or local sales taxes and residents don't have to pay income tax on social security benefits, all of them key issues for retirees
Leader of MS-13 gang pleads guilty in case involving eight murders in New York
Alexi Saenz will be sentenced next year. Eight other gang members have already been charged for six murders and other crimes related to the case
Latinas have made strides in political representation across New York, but disparities still remain
Latinas hold 17% of City Council seats but lag way behind in county, city, and town leaderships across the state
Survey of candy-selling parents and children in New York reveals harsh realities about access to childcare
8 in 10 parents have aspirations to pursue other lines of work and have not been able to due to limitations in childcare.
New York elections: more Latinos seek state assembly and senate seats in Queens and the Bronx
New York is set to hold its primary elections on Tuesday, June 25th.
Trump reduces Biden advantage in New York amid exodus of Black and Jewish voters
The former president is now eight percentage points behind the incumbent
Virginia tops list of most patriotic states in the country; New York is next to last
The study conducted by Wallethub analyzed 13 key indicators, including military enlistees, voters and volunteers per capita
Latinos are the second most likely demographic to suffer heat-related deaths in New York
A report by the New York City Health Department revealed that there are about 350 heat-related deaths each year