Thousands of asylum seekers have suddenly arrived in the city with infinite need. What is being done to help them? Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Immigration and Emigration”
Cinema Tehran Brings a Dance Party Vibe to Indie Movie Theaters
By Gotham Rex on September 25, 2022
Created by two Iranian immigrants, the global film series brings people together through screenings, chats and food. 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
Nadler Swamps Maloney in Primary Face-off of Washington Veterans
By Gotham Rex on August 24, 2022
Representative Jerrold Nadler handily beat his congressional neighbor Carolyn Maloney, while Pat Ryan, a Democrat, won a closely watched Hudson Valley special election. 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
The Middle Eastern Party Scene Thriving in Brooklyn
By Gotham Rex on July 16, 2022
Several New York City parties offer spaces where anyone and everyone can let loose, come together and find comfort in Middle Eastern and North African music. Source: New York Times
He Had a Dark Secret. It Changed His Best Friend’s Life.
By Gotham Rex on July 8, 2022
Tin Chin and Mo Lin were inseparable at the homeless shelter. But one of the men wasn’t who he seemed to be. Source: New York Times
The Pandemic Flight of Wealthy New Yorkers Was a Once-in-a-Century Shock
By Gotham Rex on June 28, 2022
New tax data reveal a steep population loss in 2020, toward the start of the pandemic. The exodus was temporary, but how much of its effects could be permanent? Source: New York Times
Not Just a Fence: The Story of a Stainless Steel Status Symbol
By Gotham Rex on June 12, 2022
Like the white picket fence, the stainless steel fence — prevalent in New York neighborhoods densely populated by Asian homeowners — evokes a sense of making it, but it’s flashier. Source: New York Times
Steve Bannon Won’t Testify in Trial of ‘We Build the Wall’ Backer
By Gotham Rex on May 24, 2022
Timothy Shea, a key player in the campaign, is on trial in what prosecutors describe as a coordinated plan to funnel money from the $25 million crowdfunding initiative. Source: New York Times
4 Who Helped Catch Subway Attack Suspect Now Need Help Themselves
By Gotham Rex on May 14, 2022
They aided investigators after the worst subway attack in decades. Will that be enough to persuade immigration authorities to give them visas or asylum? Source: New York Times
Client Charged in Fatal Stabbing of Lawyer, a Tiananmen Activist
By Gotham Rex on March 16, 2022
Jim Li had fought for democracy in China and often worked pro bono. He died in his Queens office after an irate client stabbed him, the police said. Source: New York Times
How the Site of a Bronx Fire Became a Haven for Gambians
By Gotham Rex on January 12, 2022
Abdoulie Touray is believed to have been the first Gambian to move into 333 E. 181st Street. He drew scores of compatriots to the building where 17 died in a fire. Source: New York Times