New York City is already caring for nearly 60,000 migrants and Mayor Adams has been pleading with state and federal officials for additional assistance.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and local leaders all gathered Thursday to call on the federal government to expedite work permits for migrants.New York City Mayor Eric Adams, flanked by local elected officials, business and union leaders, called on the Biden administration to expedite work permits for migrants on Thursday.
In response, the Department of Homeland Security conducted an assessment and highlighted several operational inadequacies in the city's handling of migrants. The report also outlined actionable recommendations to enhance the city's approach.NYC schools readying to welcome migrant children "Don't tell us how we could have done it better. Don't sit in the bleachers and be a spectator on this full-contact sport called asylum seekers," Adams said. "Get on the field, and fight this battle with us."
Hochul is facing increasing pressure from city officials to relocate migrants to shelters throughout the rest of the state, a move she has been resisting.
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