Cuomo Slams Federal and State Handling of NYC Migrant Crisis

Former governor calls for federal aid to address the financial strain on New York City, criticizing government policies for exacerbating the situation.

• Former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo criticizes the federal and state governments for the ongoing migrant crisis in New York City, calling it the 'worst government blunder.'
• Cuomo highlights the strain on NYC, which has received over 175,000 asylum seekers since spring 2022, leading to increased costs for housing, education, and medical care.
• The former governor argues that the federal government's policies have encouraged migrants to come to the U.S., while the state has directed them solely to NYC, exacerbating the city's challenges.
• Cuomo calls for federal assistance to alleviate the financial burden on NYC taxpayers, who are already facing high taxes and other urban issues.
• Despite his controversial past, Cuomo receives support from congregants during his speech at a Bronx church, with some expressing a desire for his political comeback.

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