Mayor Adams Considering Housing Migrants In Central Park
After Mayor Eric Adams implemented the 60-day rule for migrants, a number of them had to vacate temporary shelters, leading to a situation where Central Park might be considered as a potential place for their accommodation.
Last year, Texas Governor Greg Abbott and El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser transported migrants to New York City, and subsequently, more migrants followed suit.
Mayor Adams faced overwhelming challenges due to limited city resources and funding. Despite trying various approaches, including establishing a costly tent city at Randal Island, the Adams administration is now exploring the possibility of housing migrants in Central Park and Prospect Park in Manhattan and Brooklyn, respectively.
New York City Deputy Mayor Anne Williams-Isom confirmed that all options are being considered, given the substantial number of people in their care, including asylum seekers, and the significant influx since the previous spring.
The city is contemplating setting up tents in the parks to accommodate the migrants, with Central Park spanning a little over 1 mile and Prospect Park covering 585 acres.
Since the initiation of the 60-day limit, around 100 migrants were asked to leave their temporary housing, leading to some being observed sleeping on the streets near the Roosevelt Hotel.
Mayor Adams recently traveled to Washington, D.C., seeking support from the Biden administration to address the migrant crisis, but the city was only provided with a liaison to assist with the situation.
Mayor Adams remains determined to find solutions and garner support to effectively manage the ongoing migrant crisis.
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