New York, November 22 (EFE).- The number of immigrants in New York City shelters, which have been arriving in the past two years, has been reduced to around 60,000 as a result have limited their stay policy to 30 days for singles and 60 for families, said Mayor Eric Adams today.
“We are no longer in an emergency situation,” said Adams, who declared an emergency in October 2022, calling the flow of thousands of migrants and the demand on the city to provide housing, food, schools and other support ” unstoppable.”
“Thanks to programs like that (restricted stay) and support services, we’ve been able to reduce the migrant population from 220,000 (at its peak) to about 60,000,” said Adams, who has criticized the administration Outgoing Democratic President Joe Biden did not provide the money the city requested to address the humanitarian and economic crisis. caused thousands of people to come.
With the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump, he makes sure that his role as mayor means he has to “work with her.”
“What I have made clear is that I have communicated with the incoming president. My job is not to fight the new administration, but to work with it. ” he said again in an interview with the platform The Reset Talk Show.
Two days after the Nov. 5 election, Adams indicated that he had called Trump “to let him know that there are a lot of problems here in the city that we want to address with the administration,” but did not specify what problems or were they talking. about the big trade that the president promised during his election campaign.
“We paid $6.4 billion in taxpayer dollars to deal with the migrant and asylum seeker crisis. The federal government only gave us about $200 million. That’s very unfortunate and a concern to me and for many taxpayers in the city,” he said, repeating the criticism today.
Adams said any conversation he has with the incoming president “is about how we can help New Yorkers” and how he can work with his administration to ensure “that the town can continue to move forward. “
“Unfortunately, I made 10 trips to Washington under the current administration asking for help, and we didn’t get it. Now we have a new administration and I’m going to continue to ask them to help us with our root problems – structure, how we get some of the money back, how we protect our borders and develop a real strategy to deal with those who come into the country, so that they can live the American dream continue and are not a burden on him cities like New York, Chicago and Denver,” he said.
“I believe in the city and whoever is in office (president), I will show them the level of respect that comes with it and I will not sit in the corner spitting for four years of doing nothing for our city,” he said.
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**Analyze the ethical considerations surrounding Mayor Adams’ discussion of cutting back on migrant shelter stays. How might this decision impact the city’s image and its obligation to provide humanitarian assistance?**
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## World Today News Interview: NYC’s Migrant Crisis – A Path Forward?
**Introduction**
Good evening and welcome to World Today News. Tonight, we’re delving into the complex issue of migrant support in New York City. As you know, New York has seen a significant influx of asylum seekers in recent years, straining city resources and generating heated debate. Joining us tonight are two experts:
* **Dr. Maria Rodriguez,**: Director of the Immigrant Rights Center, a non-profit organization advocating for the rights of migrants.
* **Mr. John Thompson:** A policy analyst specializing in urban development and immigration policy at the Center for Urban Studies.
**Section 1: The Current Situation**
* Mayor Adams recently announced a significant reduction in the number of migrants housed in city shelters, attributing this success to new policies limiting shelter stays. Dr. Rodriguez, from your perspective, what are the implications of these new policies? Are they sustainable long-term solutions?
* Mr. Thompson, Mayor Adams has repeatedly criticized the federal government for inadequate funding to address the migrant crisis. Do you agree with this assessment? What role should the federal government play in supporting cities facing these challenges?
**Section 2: The Incoming Administration**
* Mayor Adams has expressed his willingness to work with the incoming presidential administration to address the issues facing the city. Dr. Rodriguez, given President-elect Trump’s stance on immigration during the campaign, are you optimistic about the potential for constructive collaboration?
* Mr. Thompson, what specific policy changes could the federal government implement to effectively alleviate the pressure on cities like New York while also upholding humane treatment of asylum seekers?
**Section 3: Looking Ahead: Finding Solutions**
* Beyond financial assistance, what other forms of support would be most beneficial for cities struggling with a high influx of migrants?
* Dr. Rodriguez, can you share some best practices that other cities have implemented to successfully integrate asylum seekers into their communities?
* Mr. Thompson, what are some potential long-term solutions to this complex issue that go beyond addressing immediate needs?
**Closing**
This is undoubtedly a multifaceted issue with no easy solutions. We hope tonight’s discussion has shed light on the complexities of the situation and provided valuable insights into potential paths forward. Thank you, Dr. Rodriguez and Mr. Thompson, for sharing your expertise with us today.
**Note:**
This interview framework encourages a balanced discussion by incorporating diverse perspectives. It focuses on key issues raised in the article and aims to stimulate thoughtful conversation about the challenges and potential solutions surrounding the migrant crisis in New York City.
