NYC struggles to house influx of migrants, plans to limit shelter stays and discourage new arrivals
- Over 90,000 migrants have arrived in NYC since spring 2022, with about 55,000 still relying on city services and shelters.
- NYC will give single adult migrants 60 days notice to find alternate housing before having to reapply for shelter placement.
- The city will distribute flyers at the border warning migrants about limited guaranteed shelter and high costs in NYC.
- Mayor Adams has repeatedly called for federal and state assistance to manage the strain on NYC's resources.
- Immigration advocates raise concerns about potential spikes in homelessness and the legality of limiting shelter access.