NYC Mayor Moves to House Migrants in Religious and Private Homes Amid Budget Crisis
- New York City will open houses of worship and private homes to shelter migrants starting next month.
- The faith-based shelter program can host up to 19 single adult men overnight at each location.
- Mayor Adams wants to house thousands of migrants in private homes and will work to get around laws barring homeless housing in private residences.
- The city will also open five daytime centers to provide resources and support for migrants during the day.
- The cost of housing over 45,000 migrants has reached $4.3 billion and continues to rise with more arrivals daily.