New York City has spent over $5 billion on services for migrants, with nearly $2 billion allocated for housing, according to city data. The financial burden is expected to double, reaching $10 billion by June 30, 2025.
Mayor Eric Adams’ administration has acknowledged the crisis, with Chief of Staff Camille Joseph Varlack stating, “This is not a New York City issue or even a United States issue, this is a worldwide issue.”
The city is currently caring for over 63,900 migrants across 210 shelter sites. Despite efforts to move migrants out of hotels and into other locations, many hotels remain converted into emergency shelters.
Adams has expressed cautious optimism, saying, “The worst is behind us” but warning, “We’re not out of the woods.” He credits shelter limits and decreased border crossings for reducing the migrant influx and associated costs.
The mayor emphasized the need for resilience, saying, “We need to document this story… This is a real New York story.” However, he also acknowledges ongoing challenges, including monitoring violent gang members in the city.
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NYC wanted to be a sanctuary city. Now suck it up, buttercup.
The citizens on welfare know it’s easier to get approved for public assistance because of the immigrants.
It also helps for inflation.
You wanted an open city that protects illegals you voted for socialists and leftist gave them
Protection. You stripped your police of power
And now you pay the price. Over taxation and crime on the rise.
The leadership of New York has told the world: “When you break the law in our city, we will care for your needs.”
If the federal government admits immigrants who are unable to support themselves, the federal government should pay for their support. The traditional rule was that immigrants had to be able to support themselves, or go home. It appears that the Biden administration wants them on welfare so they will feel beholden to the Democrats, and actively tries to prevent them from being self-supporting. It should be noted that most of the immigrants are coming to America with the intention of getting jobs, getting rich and supporting their families.