New York will close immigrant shelter at the Roosevelt Hotel

• New York to Close Admissions Center and Shelter at the Roosevelt Hotel
• Decrease in Migrant Arrivals Leads to the Closure of 53 Shelters
• More than 188,000 Migrants Have Progressed Toward Self-Sufficiency

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced that the migrant shelter at the Roosevelt Hotel will soon be closing.

This shelter has served as an admissions and assistance center for thousands of newly arrived migrants.

The administration has not yet specified an exact closure date.

The decision comes in response to the decline in the number of asylum seekers arriving in the city.

New York Closes Shelters Due to Declining Arrivals

Since May 2023, the Roosevelt Hotel has hosted over 173,000 migrants.

The center provided legal assistance, medical care, and relocation support for families.

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However, the number of new arrivals has dropped to only 350 per week.

As part of his new strategy, Adams has decided to close 53 shelters before June.

Since spring 2022, more than 232,000 migrants have arrived in New York City.

To accommodate them, the city had to rely on temporary solutions, such as gyms, tents, and airport hangars.

Currently, fewer than 45,000 migrants remain in the shelter system, a significant decrease from the 69,000 recorded in January 2024.

Adams calls this a positive step in managing the migrant crisis.

The mayor emphasized that 84% of eligible adult migrants have already applied for or received work permits.

Additionally, 53,000 people have been relocated to other states with transportation funded by the city.

New shelter stay limits have also been implemented: 30-day limit for single adults and 60-day limit for families with children.

Adams stated that these measures aim to ease the strain on city resources and promote migrant self-sufficiency.

New York City maintains its «sanctuary city» status, requiring it to provide shelter to those in need.

However, Adams insists that the administration must shift toward long-term solutions.

He argues that closing the Roosevelt Hotel shelter represents progress in helping migrants transition toward self-sufficiency.

The decision has sparked mixed reactions among immigrant advocates and local officials.

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