New York will impose a curfew on four immigrant shelters
The measure would come into force as of this Tuesday and would have been taken due to complaints from residents about illegal immigrants.
(Cordon Press)
New York City will impose a curfew on 1,900 immigrants housed in four centers. The information was confirmed by the city council to several media outlets such as CBS and the New York Post (NYP).
The measure is set to be implemented starting this Tuesday, prompted by residents' complaints regarding illegal immigrants. The shelters include the JFK Center in Queens, another Queens shelter on 35th Street in Astoria, the Lincoln Shelter on 110th Street in Manhattan, and the Stockton Street Shelter in Brooklyn.
"Part of it is just to sort of help us better manage things at the site. Part of it is community feedback," said New York City Emergency Management Commissioner Zach Iscol in a conversation with CBS.
Likewise, it was learned that there will be exceptions. People can take time off for work, school, and legal and medical appointments. "Migrants must apply for permits allowing them to skip the curfew ahead of time, City Hall officials noted," explained the New York Post.
"We're at the breaking point," acknowledges the mayor of New York
NYP also reviewed a statement in which the city defends the policy that contrasts with the position that Mayor Eric Adams had regarding immigration. “New York City continues to lead the nation in managing this national humanitarian crisis, and that includes prioritizing the health and safety of both migrants in our care and longtime New Yorkers who live in the communities surrounding the emergency shelters we manage,” the City Council spokesperson said in the letter.
New York is experiencing an immigration crisis after it became a sanctuary city due to the progressive policies promoted by the mayor. However, in recent months, Adams has asked for help in dealing with the situation.
In November he acknowledged that resources to serve immigrants are limited. "We're at the breaking point. There is no more room, over 160‑something thousand; and as I stated, we're getting anywhere from 2,500 to 4,000 a week. Think about that. This is so devastating for our city," Adams said.
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