Overview

• Mayor Eric Adams announced the closure of the Randall’s Island migrant shelter, citing reduced demand and violence at the site.
• The city is contracting with hotels to provide 14,000 rooms for migrants through 2025, with current costs at $352 per room per night.
• Total spending on migrant services over three years is expected to reach $5.76 billion, raising concerns about the financial burden on taxpayers.
• Adams credits shelter stay limits and reduced arrivals for easing the crisis, though challenges remain with the ongoing influx of migrants.
• The New York City Hotel Association is involved in providing accommodations, with a new request for proposals to manage the expanded hotel shelter program.