New York City’s housing system has been struggling to keep up with the overwhelming influx of international immigrants in the past year. In response, Mayor Eric Adams has announced a new policy that aims to ease the pressure on the system by limiting the stay of immigrant families with children in shelters to 60 days.
Adams’ decision comes after a recent four-day trip to Latin America, where he sought to dissuade people from coming to New York by highlighting the strain on the city’s shelter system and resources. The mayor has estimated that the city will spend $12 billion over the next three years to cope with the influx of immigrants.
With over 120,000 immigrants arriving in the city, Adams has taken decisive action to address the strain on the housing system and the city’s finances. Last month, the mayor implemented a policy limiting the stay of adult immigrants in municipal facilities to 30 days. In addition to these measures, the mayor also seeks to suspend a legal agreement that requires the city to provide emergency housing for the homeless.
During a recent trip to Mexico, Adams urged potential immigrants not to make the journey to New York, citing the limited resources and overcrowded shelter system. He hopes that this new policy will discourage individuals from coming to the city and instead find alternative solutions.
As New York City continues to grapple with the challenges posed by the increasing number of immigrants seeking shelter and support, the impact of this new policy remains to be seen.
With information from Los Angeles Times
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