NYC Mayor announces significant cuts amidst migrant crisis.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams Announces Budget Cuts Amid Migrant Crisis
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has made a bold move to address the city’s surging migrant crisis. In an effort to preserve the city’s financial strength, Adams has announced a 5% budget cut across all programs and services.
The decision comes as Adams acknowledges the severity of the migrant crisis, stating that it “will destroy New York City.” To mitigate the impact on the city’s finances, New York City plans to move migrants out of expensive shelter systems and into more cost-effective shelters. Additionally, every agency’s budget will be reduced by 5%.
BREAKING: Mayor Adams basically conceding New York City is done because of illegal immigration and warns New Yorkers illegals will flood ALL neighborhoods. pic.twitter.com/Lj5E3BSvDX
— nycphotog (@nycphotog) September 7, 2023
The city’s press release states, ”Since the beginning of the asylum seeker crisis, New York City has taken urgent action. Mayor Adams has been clear, however, that these costs may affect every city service. As such, earlier today, he directed every agency to implement a 5 percent reduction in city-funded spending.”
Despite the budget cuts, the administration aims to minimize disruption to programs and services and assures that there will be no layoffs. Adams emphasizes the need to balance compassion with limited resources, stating, “While our compassion is limitless, our resources are not.”
New York City has already provided care for over 100,000 migrants, with an additional 10,000 arriving each month. Adams has warned New Yorkers that the impact of the migrant crisis will be felt in every community, as the city faces a $12 billion deficit that will require cuts across all services.
Adams’ office has not yet responded to requests for comment.
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