Western Reader
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is warning about the escalating migrant crisis that is straining the city’s resources. The city, known for its welcoming stance towards migrants, is now facing an unprecedented influx that could cost it a staggering $12 billion by 2025. Mayor Adams has expressed concern over the city’s ability to handle the surge in asylum seekers.
According to Mayor Adams, nearly 100,000 asylum seekers have arrived in New York City since last year, and the city is past its breaking point. 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 highlight the severity of the situation and the urgent need for federal assistance.
Images of asylum seekers camping outside the Roosevelt Hotel, which serves as an arrival center, have brought attention to the plight of migrants. Mayor Adams has called for federal action, urging the government to expedite work authorizations for migrants and declare a state of emergency. He also emphasized the need for increased federal funding to match the costs incurred due to the migrant influx.
However, this plea for help from liberal jurisdictions like New York City has faced criticism from border states. Some argue that southwestern states like Arizona and Texas are being hit harder by the migrant crisis. Despite the criticism, cities like New York are facing a significant burden, and a comprehensive solution is needed that involves policy changes and support from both state and federal governments.
Without 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.
This article appeared in FreshOffThePress and has been published here with permission.
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