New York City Mayor Eric Adams recently issued a dire warning to city residents about the escalating migrant crisis, claiming that the situation was unlikely to improve.
Speaking about the crisis, Adams emphasized the urgency of the matter, stating, “Eventually this is going to come to a neighborhood near you, and it is — 91,000 people.”
The mayor’s remarks, reported by the New York Post, come as large groups of migrants are seen sleeping on cardboard boxes outside the Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan, which is currently operating beyond its capacity as a relief center.
Adams expressed concern over the strain this crisis has placed on local resources, remarking on the challenges faced by businesses near the Roosevelt Hotel due to the long lines of migrants waiting for assistance.
Despite providing some temporary relief measures, such as cooling systems on buses, the situation remains unsustainable.
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The Roosevelt Hotel, initially designated as an intake center and shelter for families, has been obligated to provide beds under a “right to shelter” court settlement with City Hall, which dates back several decades.
However, the overwhelming number of migrants seeking refuge has led to long waiting times for beds, leaving many of them on the streets, as reported by the New York Post.
Mayor Adams voiced his frustration with the response from Washington D.C., particularly President Joe Biden’s offer of a liaison to address the crisis.
The mayor asserted that more concrete action is needed, emphasizing the importance of allowing people to work and controlling the border. Adams remarked, “There’s nothing more anti-American than you can’t work! We need to control the border.”
According to Mayor Adams, the migrant debacle is estimated to cost New York City a staggering $4.3 billion in just two years.
In contrast, the federal government has only pledged $143 million to assist in managing the crisis, according to the New York Post.
As the situation continues to unfold, Mayor Adams warns that the city’s challenges will only worsen, signaling the need for effective solutions and a comprehensive approach to address the growing migrant crisis.
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