New York City Mayor Eric Adams announces the closure of the Roosevelt Hotel migrant shelter due to successful strategies and policies at the border. The shelter has processed over 173,000 migrants since May 2023.
Key Points
Mayor Eric Adams announces closure of Roosevelt Hotel shelter
Successful strategies and policies at the border led to reduced migrant numbers
25 shelters in total are closing in the coming months
Pros
Successful management of migrant response by New York City officials
Reduction in the number of migrants in the shelter system
Cons
Closure of a facility that has been linked to gang activity