Tensions rise on Italy’s Lampedusa island amid migrant influx, posing headache for Meloni’s government Thursday, September 14 by ABC News(LONDON) -- Tensions are rising quickly in Lampedusa -- a small Italian island located off the coast of Sicily -- after local officials said around 6,700 migrants arrived this week, with many asking to be relocated to other European Union countries.The island, which has... Read More.
New York Gov. Hochul considering ‘unprecedented’ work authorization for migrants amid massive influx Wednesday, September 13 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is considering "unprecedented" legislation that would have the state issuing work authorization for asylum seekers arriving by unyielding busloads from southern border states.Hochul said she is talking to state Assembly and Senate leaders about what the bill... Read More.
Top CEOs call on Biden administration to address migrant influx in New York Tuesday, August 29 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Dozens of the nation's most prominent business leaders called for federal aid and speedy processing of work permits to address an influx of asylum seekers in New York City.The arrival of more than 100,000 migrants from the Southern border has pitted... Read More.
Influx of extra snow leads to record ski season for 2022-2023 winter: Report Tuesday, May 9 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- This past winter skiers rejoiced at the plethora of snow that fell as a result of several rounds of atmospheric rivers that pummeled the western U.S. with an onslaught of additional precipitation.The extra snow led to record visitation for ski resorts... Read More.
Colorado to stop busing migrants to NYC and Chicago amid influx of asylum seekers Monday, January 9 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Colorado will stop sending migrants to New York and Chicago, according to a press release from Colorado Gov. Jared Polis.The decision followed days of public discussion between the leaders of the two cities -- New York Mayor Eric Adams and Chicago... Read More.
California, Nevada no longer under ‘exceptional drought’ conditions following severe influx of rainfall Thursday, January 5 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The severe storms pummeling the drought-stricken West Coast has alleviated the drought status in two states, but the onslaught of moisture is unlikely to eradicate the decades-long extreme drought plaguing the region.Portions of California and Nevada that were previously in "exceptional... Read More.
Idaho murders: Police seeing influx of 911 calls from fearful community Monday, November 28 by ABC News(MOSCOW, Idaho) -- Authorities are receiving an influx of 911 calls from the fearful University of Idaho community weeks after four students were stabbed to death in an off-campus house.The students -- Ethan Chapin, 20; Madison Mogen, 21; Xana Kernodle, 20; and Kaylee Goncalves,... Read More.
Migrant facility opens on Randall’s Island as NYC deals with influx of asylum-seekers Wednesday, October 19 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- In another sign New York City is grappling with an increase of migrants entering the shelter system, the city has officially opened a sprawling, 84,000-square-foot emergency shelter on Manhattan's Randall's Island.ABC News and other outlets were given a first look inside... Read More.
Mayor says New York migrant influx will cost city $1 billion Friday, October 7 by ABC NewsThe number of people in New York City shelters is setting new records daily amid the unyielding arrival of asylum seekers bussed from Texas and elsewhere.On Friday, New York Mayor Eric Adams declared a state of emergency and announced an executive order to suspend... Read More.
DHS secretary grilled on ending Title 42, preparation for immigrant influx Wednesday, April 27 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas faced blunt questions from lawmakers on Wednesday about how the Biden administration is handling and preparing for the eventual end of pandemic-justified border restrictions that have reduced humanitarian relief options for asylum seekers at the border.On Monday,... Read More.
US bracing for influx of migrants at southern border if Title 42 revoked: DHS Tuesday, March 29 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The Department of Homeland Security is bracing for as many as 18,000 migrants per day at the southern border if Title 42 is revoked, according to senior DHS officials who briefed reporters on Tuesday.The DHS official said they have "no idea" when... Read More.