Overview

• Migrants at the Floyd Bennett Field tent shelter in New York City reported fear and discomfort during a recent storm, with claims of falling metal bolts and hinges, and flooding.
• Despite the migrants' reports, city officials, including the Commissioner of Emergency Management, Zach Iscol, stated that the tents were designed to withstand high winds and that no flooding was reported.
• Residents expressed concerns about the upcoming winter weather and the suitability of the tents for such conditions.
• Many migrants expressed a desire to leave the shelter due to its remote location, lack of privacy, and concerns about safety during severe weather.
• City officials acknowledged the shelter's inadequacies but cited the ongoing migrant crisis as the reason for its continued use.