New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced plans to repurpose the previously closed Lincoln Correctional Center in Harlem as a temporary shelter for border crossers and individuals seeking asylum. Breitbart reports. The decision comes as the city has faced an influx of over 70,000 migrants since last year. Governor Kathy Hochul, also a Democrat, has granted permission for this transformation.
The old correctional facility, spanning 10,000 square feet, had been closed down in 2019 during former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s tenure. However, under Adams’ administration, it will now serve as an “emergency respite center” for migrants. It is important to note that the intention is not to hold these individuals in actual jail cells, according to a statement from the mayor’s office.
Expressing gratitude to the state for providing the site, Adams’ office stated that this space would offer temporary relief to asylum seekers, recognizing the ongoing humanitarian crisis faced by New York City.
In addition to the plan for the Harlem jail, Mayor Adams has made an agreement with the owners of the Roosevelt Hotel, an iconic establishment in New York City, to accommodate thousands of border crossers and illegal aliens. The hotel had closed due to the economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. This endeavor will cost the city $75 million annually.
While the increasing influx of illegal immigration strains public resources, infrastructure, housing prices, and services for New Yorkers, Governor Hochul has recently commended the arrival of tens of thousands of border crossers and illegal aliens. She suggested that their integration into the local labor market benefits corporate interests, as they provide a readily available workforce with lower wage and benefit expectations.
Mayor Adams has estimated that the cost of dealing with the current wave of illegal immigration will exceed $4.3 billion, with New York City taxpayers already spending approximately $5 million per day on addressing this issue. The strain on resources and finances continues to be a significant challenge for the city.
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