NYC Begins Evicting Migrant Families from Hotels, Evacuates Temporary Shelter Due to Storm

City officials implement 60-day limit on shelter stays, leading to first wave of evictions; nearly 2,000 migrants temporarily evacuated from Brooklyn shelter due to storm.

New York City has begun implementing a 60-day limit on shelter stays for migrant families, leading to the first wave of evictions from city hotels.
Approximately 40 families have left the Row NYC hotel in Manhattan, with many reapplying for beds or seeking more permanent accommodations.
City officials have warned that not everyone seeking a new placement is guaranteed another bed, but have pledged to prioritize families and try to place them near their children’s schools.
Nearly 2,000 migrants housed at Floyd Bennett Field, a temporary shelter in Brooklyn, were temporarily evacuated due to a potentially damaging storm.
City Comptroller Brad Lander has launched an investigation into the implementation of the 60-day policy, including whether it was properly explained to families and its ultimate costs.