NYC Expands Migrant Shelter Curfews Amid Safety Concerns

The curfews, now affecting 24 shelters, aim to manage capacity and ensure community safety following recent violent incidents.

New York City extends curfews to 20 additional migrant shelters, impacting around 3,600 migrants, in response to recent violent incidents.
The 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew, initially applied to four shelters, is part of efforts to prioritize the health and safety of asylum seekers and local communities.
Recent crimes, including a shooting in Times Square by a 15-year-old migrant, have heightened concerns over migrant-related violence.
Residents and migrants express mixed feelings about the effectiveness of the new curfews, with some questioning their impact on violence.
City officials and Mayor Eric Adams' administration emphasize the curfews align with those at homeless shelters, aiming for efficient migrant management.