NYC Migrant Crisis Nears Breaking Point as Disorderly Migrants Overwhelm Shelters.
New York City Struggles to Handle Influx of Migrants
New York City is on the brink of a breaking point as it grapples with the challenge of accommodating tens of thousands of illegal migrants who have poured into the city over the past year.
Since April of last year, over 90,000 migrants have arrived in New York City, with approximately 55,000 still being housed at the city’s expense. This influx has caused the city’s homeless shelters to overflow, resulting in a record-breaking 105,800 people seeking shelter.
The city has already allocated a staggering $1.2 billion to support these migrants since last summer.
A “Silent Crisis” for New York City
Mayor Eric Adams recently revealed that the city is witnessing around 2,500 asylum seekers arriving every week, describing it as a “silent crisis.” However, the actual number is even higher, with approximately 2,800 new migrants arriving in the week ending July 16.
Adams has expressed his frustration, blaming various entities such as Texas, the White House, and New York’s state government for burdening the city with this emergency.
“The president and the White House have failed New York City on this issue,” Adams stated in April, specifically mentioning President Biden.
In May, Adams accused Texas Governor Greg Abbott of targeting “black mayors” by sending migrants to their cities. However, the 7,900 migrants bused from Texas to New York represent only a small fraction of the total number of arrivals.
“It’s going to get worse before it gets better if we don’t get help from the national government,” Adams warned.
Warning Flyers and Struggling to Provide Shelter
In an effort to deter migrants from coming to New York, the city has started distributing flyers at the southern border. These bright yellow flyers, available in both English and Spanish, emphasize that there is no guarantee of shelter and services in New York due to the high cost of living.
Despite opening more than 188 new shelter sites, New York City is still struggling to accommodate the growing number of migrants.
“Our compassion is infinite. Our space is not,” said Dr. Ted Long, senior vice president at NYC Health + Hospitals, the agency responsible for much of the emergency housing for migrants.
The city is now seeking private contractors to build new long-term shelters, but it will take weeks for the large-scale shelters to be ready. Bidders have until mid-August to submit proposals, and the year-long contracts to run the shelters would not begin until November.
Challenges and Disruptions
The influx of migrants has brought about various challenges and disruptions for New York City. Some migrants have caused public disturbances, with reports of incidents where they have thrown objects at pedestrians and assaulted New Yorkers who intervened.
Business owners in Manhattan have also suffered due to the chaos spilling out of the migrant shelters onto the streets. Migrants have been seen sitting on busy sidewalks, selling goods, and leaving behind a mess. Some have even been spotted drinking and doing drugs, including children.
In Brooklyn, migrants who were expelled from shelters have set up a mini tent city under a highway, prompting local businesses to hire private security to prevent them from entering their stores.
A Wider Issue
New York City is not alone in dealing with this influx of migrants. Other Democrat-run major cities, such as Washington, D.C., Chicago, and Philadelphia, have also received significant numbers of migrants. Even smaller cities like Denver are starting to see arrivals.
As the southern border states become overwhelmed with the illegal immigration crisis, major cities across the country are grappling with the consequences.
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