Mr. Penny, who has been charged with killing Jordan Neely, has been called a “hero” and a good Samaritan by conservative political figures. Source: New York Times
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What to Know About Migrants Coming to NYC From the Border
By Gotham Rex on October 15, 2022
Thousands of asylum seekers from Latin America have arrived in the city. Why are migrants coming to New York? And what will happen to them next? Source: New York Times
Migrant Crisis Puts N.Y. ‘Right to Shelter’ Law to the Test
By Gotham Rex on September 15, 2022
The city’s obligation to provide a bed to anyone who asks is unique and has added urgency to its efforts to welcome more than 11,000 migrants. Source: New York Times
Adams Wants to Reassess a Shelter System ‘Nearing Its Breaking Point’
By Gotham Rex on September 14, 2022
New York City’s homeless system is built around the city’s unique right to shelter. On Wednesday, Mayor Eric Adams said the system should be reconsidered. Source: New York Times
New York City Denied Dozens of Men Shelter Beds, Legal Aid Says
By Gotham Rex on September 13, 2022
The arrival of thousands of migrants this summer has stretched the shelter system to the breaking point. Source: New York Times
A Migrant Wave Tests N.Y.C.’s Identity as a Sanctuary
By Gotham Rex on August 20, 2022
New York wants to welcome new immigrants. Its economy and vibrancy depend on them. But an influx has strained a social safety net already on the brink. Source: New York Times
Adams Blames Migrants for Shelter Woes. Critics Say That’s Too Simple.
By Gotham Rex on July 25, 2022
There’s anecdotal evidence of an uptick in asylum seekers in New York City’s homeless shelter system, but advocates say it’s convenient to blame them. Source: New York Times