How NYC is coping with 175,000 migrants from the Southern border

Feb 15, 2024 · How NYC is coping with 175,000 migrants from the Southern border New York Times reporter Andy Newman says the city's legal mandate to provide shelter to any who …

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Are migrant migrants testing New York's legal mandate to provide shelter?

New York Times reporter Andy Newman says the city's legal mandate to provide shelter to any who need it is being tested by a stream of migrants — some of whom were sent on buses by Southern governors.Also, Maureen Corrigan reviews Francis Spufford's Cahokia Jazz. ...

How much money does New York City need to take care of migrants?

NEWMAN: In Governor Hochul's new budget, which she released a few weeks ago, there is, I believe, $2.4 billion for New York City to help take care of its migrants. And Mayor Adams said that that's great, but it is nowhere near enough. ...

How much does New York City spend on migrant refugees?

Mayor Eric Adams’ administration has welcomed at least 64,500 migrants into New York City and is spending around $387 per migrant household to feed and shelter them — at a potential $10 billion cost to the city’s budget through the next fiscal year. ...

How much does New York City spend on migrant shelters?

Mayor Eric Adams’ administration has welcomed at least 64,500 migrants into New York City and is spending around $387 per migrant household to feed and shelter them. Robert Miller The National Park Service had previously barred its facilities from being used to shelter migrants. ...

How much will a migrant crisis cost New York City?

Mayor Eric Adams, a Democrat, has called it a humanitarian crisis that will cost the city about $10 billion over three years. He declared a state of emergency and has repeatedly asked the federal government for more funds and for expedited work authorizations for migrants so they can become self-sufficient. ...

Why did the Adams administration stop migrants from coming to New York?

The Adams administration has discouraged migrants from coming, distributing fliers at the southern border telling them that there is “no guarantee” they will receive shelter or services. “Housing in N.Y.C. is very expensive,” the fliers said. “Please consider another city as you make your decision about where to settle in the U.S.” ...