What we know about NYC’s first ‘tent city’ for asylum seekers

We are supported by our readers. Consider donating to fund the local reporting you rely on. Tuesday October 4, 2022 ADVERTISEMENT [What we know about NYC’s first ‘tent city’ for asylum seekers]( [The view from a helicopter of Randall's Island and East River]( [The Adams administration now plans to open an emergency relief center for migrants on Randall's Island, after nixing plans for Orchard Beach.]( ADVERTISEMENT ICYMI: More Stories From Today [New York University banners hang on 370 Jay St. in Downtown Brooklyn, where NYU has renovated the building to create a new academic center.]( [Shots fired in downtown Brooklyn near NYU MetroTech Center campus]( [“If you are in the area: Run, Hide, or Fight,” an earlier tweet from NYU’s campus safety account reads.]( [Heavy rain in Chinatown.]( [Cold, rainy weather will stick around in NYC, thanks to tropical moisture brought by Hurricane Ian]( [“It means more the same for New York City through the middle of the week, so we're looking for waves of rain at times," one meteorologist says.]( [outdoor diners at night]( [Extra Extra: NYC restaurant workers say restaurants aren't that great right now]( [Because people in the biz say service has gotten worse and dinner has gotten more expensive, here are your end-of-day links: Trying to make Sewer Gator Park happen in East Harlem, Dr. Oz allegedly killed 300 dogs with his medical research, every movie has a dozen movie stars now, and more.]( [A street with a large white building with an Amazon sign.]( [Staten Island Amazon workers stage work stoppage after fire at warehouse]( [At least 100 unionized employees at an Amazon fulfillment center on Staten Island refused to return to work for several hours Monday evening, after a fire broke at the facility.]( [LaFontaine Oliver has been named the next CEO for New York Public Radio.]( [LaFontaine Oliver, veteran public radio executive, named next CEO of New York Public Radio]( [Oliver will oversee WNYC, Gothamist, and more.]( [A Doordash delivery man with bicycle outside a sweetgrene]( [NYC delivery workers may soon have city-run spaces to rest and recharge their e-bikes]( [Mayor Eric Adams and U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer announced a plan Monday.]( ADVERTISEMENT [Support Us]( [Gothamist on Facebook]( [Gothamist on Twitter]( NYPR Network [WNYC]( [Gothamist]( [WNYC Studios]( [NJPR]( [WQXR]( [New Sounds]( Copyright © New York Public Radio, 160 Varick St., New York, NY 10013. All rights reserved. [Terms of Use]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe]( from this list.