New York state and New York City officials are set to disclose their proposed budgets for the upcoming fiscal year, with immigration emerging as a major focus. As New York City supports nearly 70,000 migrants in shelters, there’s a pressing need for additional funds to continue caring for them with food, shelter and medical care.…

Immigration on the southern border is breaking records and costing states and localities billions of taxpayer dollars. During a hearing Thursday, Jan. 11, a House Judiciary subcommittee explored the impacts illegal immigration is having on social services. As an example, the Eagle Pass Fire Department in Texas responded to more than 9,000 calls in 2023,…

In New Jersey, elected leaders want nothing to do with the ongoing migrant crisis dispute between New York City’s Democratic Mayor Eric Adams and Texas’ Republican Gov. Greg Abbott. However, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is criticizing Abbott’s actions, emphasizing the need for a solution. “The last thing we need is governors like Greg Abbott…

Tensions between New York City and Texas officials are growing as tens of thousands of migrants have been put on buses and sent to the Big Apple. New York City Mayor Eric Adams said the city has filed a lawsuit against 17 bus companies for $708 million. New York City has and will always do…

The U.S. Secretary of State is set for another trip to the Middle East as recent developments prompt fears of the war spreading. And an Olympic athlete convicted of murdering his girlfriend has been released from prison. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Jan. 5, 2024 Blinken to visit the Middle…

An attacker stabs the leader of South Korea’s opposition party during a press event. And a plane with nearly 400 people on board catches fire while landing in Japan. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Political leader in South Korea stabbed on livestream The leader of South Korea’s…

Biden administration officials are pressing the Mexican government for help at the U.S.-Mexico border. United States officials and Mexican leaders met to strategize immigration solutions as migrant entries into the U.S. reach unprecedented numbers. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas met with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador on Wednesday, Dec.…

The Colorado Republican Party is appealing the ruling by the state’s high court that bans former President Trump from running again. And Apple is restocking its shelves after an import ban on its watches is temporarily blocked. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. Colorado Republican Party appeals ruling…

In the wake of heightened security concerns surrounding the upcoming New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square, Mayor Eric Adams has expressed apprehension about potential disruptions during the annual event. The city is on high alert due to the Middle East crisis and an increased terror alert, prompting the NYPD to intensify preparations. Mayor Adams,…

New York City officials are considering implementing the first congestion pricing program in the United States. The Traffic Mobility Review Board released a proposal on Thursday, Dec. 1 revealing the details. The plan aims to address the persistent issues of congestion and air pollution in Manhattan’s Central Business District while generating approximately $1 billion annually…