The mayor’s office has confirmed that a new group of adult asylum seekers are being placed at the Sunset Park Recreation Center in Brooklyn.
This was originally disclosed by Councilwoman Alexa Aviles, who noted that she was notified by the mayor’s office that the City’s Emergency Management department was accommodating 100 asylum seekers at Sunset Park.
The councilor put a series of messages on social networks where she reports what is happening with immigrants and the actions of the mayor’s office.
The councilor recalls that “as an immigrant community that welcomes new neighbors every day, we know first-hand the challenges that people face”, at the same time, however, she asks for help from local, state and federal authorities to address the needs of newcomers.
Statement on The Mayor’s decision to settle new arrivals in Sunset Park Recreation Center —
Late last night, the mayor’s office notified us that New York City Emergency Management is settling 100 asylum seekers into Sunset Park Recreation Center today. 🧵1/8
— NYC Council Member Alexa Avilés (@NYCCouncil38) August 3, 2023
For now, the park’s Recreation Center will remain closed, although the pool will continue to serve the public.
The councilor says she doesn’t know how this will work logistically.
The mayor’s spokesman says another group of migrants will be accommodated at the McCarren Park recreation center, which is also in Brooklyn.
2023-08-04 13:17:00
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