One year into the migrant crisis and New York City still doesn't have a real solution for the problem. This week, Mayor Eric Adams proposed a plan to house migrants in public school gyms which was met with protests from some parents across the city. Gov. Kathy Hochul, who has been criticized for not yet having a statewide approach to deal with the crisis, met with New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and other members of the New York Congressional Delegation to advocate for the resources the state needs. NY1’s Zack Fink, Juan Manuel Benítez and Courtney Gross take a look at both the governor’s and the mayor’s response to this crisis, while also addressing the complexities involved. They also discussed the lack of direct support the city has seen from the Biden administration.
After that, Courtney Gross debuted her new three part special “New York’s Big Bet” this week about the massive competition to award up to three casino licenses in the downstate region. The “Off Topic/On Politics” team weighed in on the casino proposals and the widespread community opposition they have faced.
Courtney’s special about the New York casinos is available at NY1.com and on the Spectrum News app.
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Further reading:
Hochul: N.Y. working to find 'welcoming' sites for migrant housing
Casino companies face serious community opposition
Gov. Hochul’s migrant message to President Biden: Send help
Adams vs Hochul: New York leaders at odds over migrants
Will Mayor Adams’ calls for help on migrants get answered?
Is Rudy Giuliani ‘co-conspirator 1’ in the Trump indictment?
Can New York City shut its door on migrants?
Pushing back against wave of migrants: Mayor Adams announces 60-day shelter limits
Hizzoner playing defense
A $107 billion handshake, and a Primary Day wrap
Primary Day is upon us (again)
Surprise resignation from NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell
Up in the air, NYC faces yet another crisis
A clean slate in New York?
Can NYC suspend its ‘right-to-shelter’ obligation?
Mayor suspends parts of ‘right-to-shelter’ law
Subway homicide
What’s in, what’s out: Breaking down the state budget
A late budget, and Adams' anger grows
Round two: Will lawmakers approve Hochul’s new chief judge pick?
Donald Trump pleads not guilty
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