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11mo ago

NYC Enforces Stricter Time Limits on Migrant Shelter Stays

New rules require adult migrants without young children to find alternative housing after 30 days unless extensions are granted.

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams attends a memorial for the 30th anniversary of the killing of teenager Ari Halberstam on the Brooklyn Bridge on March 01, 2024 in New York City. Adams and city officials are beginning to evict migrants from shelters due to space and funding concerns.
Migrants enter the migrant shelter on Randall's Island in New York on April 9, 2024.

Overview

  • The new policy impacts approximately 15,000 adult migrants currently in the city’s shelters.
  • Migrants can apply for extensions if they meet specific criteria, such as pending immigration hearings or medical needs.
  • Critics argue the policy could increase street homelessness and fails to provide adequate time for migrants to find stable housing.
  • Mayor Eric Adams defends the policy, citing the strain on the city's resources and the ongoing influx of new arrivals.
  • Other cities like Denver, Chicago, and Boston are also implementing stricter shelter stay limits for migrants.