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Migrant facility opens on Randall' s Island as NYC deals with influx of asylum-seekers
10/23/2022 7:42:00 AM Migrant facility opens on Randall' s Island as NYC deals with influx of asylum-seekers
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Migrant facility opens on Randall's Island as NYC deals with influx of asylum-seekers NEW YORK — In another sign New York City is grappling with an increase of migrants entering the shelter system, the city has officially opened a sprawling, 84,000-square-foot emergency shelter on Manhattan's Randall's Island. The decision to open the center comes amid an effort spearheaded by Texas Gov. Abbott to bus migrants to Democrat-led cities.While Abbott's efforts have been criticized as a political stunt to call attention to a broken immigration system, a spokesperson for Mayor Eric Adams told ABC News that more than 20,500 asylum-seekers have moved through the shelter system since spring, with a majority of them arriving on buses from Texas. "This situation is caused by political actors, as you know, and New York City is just having to respond and prepare for more people to arrive," said Manuel Castro, commissioner of the NYC Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs.The center will house nearly 500 single male adults, but capacity can be increased if necessary. Other migrants, including families with children, are being placed at shelters and other temporary housing arrangements throughout the city. Case workers and other resources will be provided to migrants at the Randall's Island facility so that they can figure out the next steps in their pending immigration cases and how to reach their intended destinations. Read more:
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The decision to open the center comes amid an effort spearheaded by Texas Gov." New York City Mayor Eric Adams said the celebration of Diwali is an opportunity to educate students. Abbott to bus migrants to Democrat-led cities. The mayor’s spokesperson, Kayla Mamelak, said Frase is “a seasoned veteran of the NYPD and has had a license to carry for nearly a decade,” but disputed that he has “openly carried” a gun since assuming his role. While Abbott's efforts have been criticized as a political stunt to call attention to a broken immigration system, a spokesperson for Mayor Eric Adams told ABC News that more than 20,500 asylum-seekers have moved through the shelter system since spring, with a majority of them arriving on buses from Texas."The inclusiveness of this city is extremely significant, and this is our opportunity to say that in a loud way. "This situation is caused by political actors, as you know, and New York City is just having to respond and prepare for more people to arrive," said Manuel Castro, commissioner of the NYC Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs. The center will house nearly 500 single male adults, but capacity can be increased if necessary. The backstories of the holiday vary across religions and countries, as other sects, such as Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism, have adopted their own versions of the holiday. Other migrants, including families with children, are being placed at shelters and other temporary housing arrangements throughout the city. Case workers and other resources will be provided to migrants at the Randall's Island facility so that they can figure out the next steps in their pending immigration cases and how to reach their intended destinations. India is celebrating 75 years of independence from Britain Diwali 2022 begins Oct. The mayor's office is looking into obtaining funding from the state government to help migrants purchase transportation to where they have family in the United States or where they are required to show up to immigration court to proceed with their asylum claims. New York City Emergency Management had already started building the facility at Orchard Beach in the Bronx, but severe rains that moved over the region in recent weeks proved the location to be a flood risk, and the facility was moved to Randall's Island, just northeast of Manhattan. The exact dates change each year because it follows the lunar calendar, but it is typically celebrated in October or November over a 5-day span: On day one, people clean their homes and shop for things that may bring good fortune, such as gold or new kitchen utensils. NYC Emergency Management Commissioner Zach Iscol told reporters Monday that the decision to demobilize that location and install the facility on the island cost roughly $750,000. Although officials aim to move migrants in and out of the center in under 96 hours, they will be allowed to stay longer on a case-by-case basis until they find more stable housing. Day three is the highlight of the celebration. "New York City has had the need to open a welcome center big enough to have the capacity to welcome as many newly arrived immigrants, asylum-seekers," said Castro."We want to make sure that we're able to meet all their immediate needs, which as you saw include medical attention, include an area to rest, take a shower, and most importantly, a way to connect to their loved ones. Day four marks the start of the new year, and friends and families exchange gifts and well wishes. You want to help them to get to their final destination. " Adams declared a state of emergency in the city earlier this month and said the migrant crisis would cost the city $1 billion.. The city has appealed for help from the state and federal government. 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