OVER 200 bags of donations were received for recently arrived asylum seekers in New York City during a clothing drive held by local organization, City Island Rising, over the weekend ending Sunday, Oct. 23, as other Bronxites took part in the annual Tour de Bronx cycle event.

Norwood News recently reported on a dispute among City Island neighbors over a since abandoned shelter which was being built at Orchard Beach in the Northeast Bronx to house recently arrived asylum seekers.

As reported, they are now slated to be housed on Randall’s Island instead, despite opposition from some elected officials, for many of the same reasons they opposed the Orchard Beach site.

Volunteers sort through clothing donations during a clothing drive organized by City Island Rising during the weekend ending Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, for recently arrived asylum seekers in New York City. Video courtesy of City Island Rising.

The group later wrote on Twitter, “Thank you to everyone who contributed to our clothing drive for the asylum seekers. The outpouring of generosity we received is truly appreciated. We will be continuing to sort clothes today at the Trinity Methodist.”

The group requested members of the public to private message or text them on (917) 765-7968 if anyone was interested in helping / donating.