The mayor announced the new policy in July as the city scrambled for space to house asylum seekers.
-- The 60-day deadline is looming for some asylum seekers to leave New York City-provided shelters.Jose Luis Gonzalez has been staying at an unused hangar at John F. Kennedy International Airport -- a facility that houses asylum seekers -- for almost two months.Through Pastor Juan Carlos Ruiz, Gonzalez, from Venezuela, tells us he looks for construction work and odd jobs every day.
CBS New York obtained a similar notice given to migrants in a Manhattan hotel that reads in part,"Shelter space is very extremely limited." It goes on to say,"If you are unable to make other arrangements... You may return to the Arrival Center ... and apply for another housing option, which could include a faith- or community-based organization or placement in a hotel in upstate New York."Gov.
Ruiz has been serving food to hundreds of asylum seekers each week at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bay Ridge.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
‘City of Jax icon’: City officials honor longtime city councilmember E. Denise Lee following deathA beloved former Jacksonville City Council member has died.
Read more »
New York City Fire Museum exhibit pays tribute to FDNY members killed on 9/11Fire service history is on display at the museum on Spring Street, and 9/11 is what gives it its heart.
Read more »
These 3 New York City toll plazas will soon be a thing of the pastDemolition on the unused toll booths at the George Washington Bridge is underway, with the toll plazas at the Holland and Lincoln Tunnels to follow.
Read more »