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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.
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