In a desperate plea for federal intervention, New York City Mayor Eric Adams warned of the escalating migrant crisis that is threatening to drain the city’s resources.

The city, known for its welcoming stance towards migrants, is now grappling with an unprecedented influx that could cost it a staggering $12 billion by 2025.

Mayor Adams, in a recent statement, expressed his concern over the city’s capacity to handle the surge in asylum seekers.

“Since last year, nearly 100,000 asylum seekers have arrived in our city asking for shelter, and we are past our breaking point,” he said. The city’s compassion, he noted, may be limitless, but its resources are not.

The city’s shelter system is currently housing more than 57,000 people, costing the city approximately $9.8 million per day, nearly $300 million per month, and close to $3.6 billion annually.

These figures underscore the severity of the situation and the urgent need for federal assistance.

The plight of the migrants was brought into sharp focus when images surfaced of adult asylum seekers camping outside the Roosevelt Hotel, which serves as an arrival center.

“Adult asylum seekers were sleeping on the pavement because our shelter system was full,” Adams lamented at a press conference. The sight of these individuals, who came to the city in search of a better life, enduring such hardships is indeed heartbreaking.

Echoing Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey’s call for federal action, Mayor Adams urged the government to expedite work authorizations for migrants and declare a federal state of emergency.

He also called for increased federal funding to match the ground reality of the costs incurred, due to the migrant influx.

However, this plea for help from liberal jurisdictions like New York City has sparked criticism from border states.

Senator Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona expressed her frustration over New York City receiving over $100 million in funding, arguing that the migrant crisis is hitting southwestern states like Arizona and Texas much harder.

Despite the criticism, the fact remains that cities like New York are facing a significant burden due to the migrant crisis.

The city’s sanctuary status has led to a massive influx of migrants, both those who arrive independently and those transported from Texas under Governor Greg Abbott’s initiative.

As the city grapples with this crisis, it’s clear that a comprehensive solution is needed – one that involves policy changes and support from both state and federal governments.

Without such intervention, New York City’s migrant crisis could escalate into a financial catastrophe, leaving the city and its residents to bear the brunt of a broken immigration system.