Closure of Roosevelt Hotel Migrant Shelter in New York City

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
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