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Now he wants taxpayers in other states to give him money to help with the cost of being a sanctuary city. I wish Trump were in office. His response would be priceless. I'm sure Biden will help out with more of our money.
MIDTOWN (WABC) -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams says that without major policy changes and additional support from the state and federal governments, caring for asylum seekers may cost the city over $12 billion over three fiscal years.
The mayor announced the updated economic forecast as the city nears the arrival of 100,000 asylum seekers since spring 2022. There are currently over 57,300 asylum seekers in New York City's care.
Last week alone, more than 2,900 new asylum seekers entered the city's shelter system. So far, the city has opened nearly 200 emergency sites.
"The city is running out of money, appropriate space, and personnel," to care for migrant families the mayor said as he delivered remarks about the new estimated costs.
The Department of Homeland security sent a team to New York City to access the issue. They were on the ground at the Roosevelt Hotel on Wednesday, where another bus arrived in the evening. They are determining what the agency's role will be in helping the city.
The mayor also called on the federal government to declare a state of emergency so that federal funds can be used to fund the city's requests.
He also wants expedited work authorizations for asylum seekers, which I'm sure he'll get. The benefits of coming here illegally are unbelievable. I bet the working class in NYC appreciates all the efforts their government is making to flood the low-income job market with "asylum seekers".
MIDTOWN (WABC) -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams says that without major policy changes and additional support from the state and federal governments, caring for asylum seekers may cost the city over $12 billion over three fiscal years.
The mayor announced the updated economic forecast as the city nears the arrival of 100,000 asylum seekers since spring 2022. There are currently over 57,300 asylum seekers in New York City's care.
Last week alone, more than 2,900 new asylum seekers entered the city's shelter system. So far, the city has opened nearly 200 emergency sites.
"The city is running out of money, appropriate space, and personnel," to care for migrant families the mayor said as he delivered remarks about the new estimated costs.
The Department of Homeland security sent a team to New York City to access the issue. They were on the ground at the Roosevelt Hotel on Wednesday, where another bus arrived in the evening. They are determining what the agency's role will be in helping the city.
The mayor also called on the federal government to declare a state of emergency so that federal funds can be used to fund the city's requests.
He also wants expedited work authorizations for asylum seekers, which I'm sure he'll get. The benefits of coming here illegally are unbelievable. I bet the working class in NYC appreciates all the efforts their government is making to flood the low-income job market with "asylum seekers".
More migrants arrive as New York City Mayor Eric Adams addresses budget crisis
Mayor Eric Adams said it's time for New Yorkers to step up and help in any way they can because there is no end in sight.
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