City May Close Floyd Bennett Field Migrant Shelter
Briefly

New York City officials are actively considering closing the migrant shelter at Floyd Bennett Field due to potential threats from the incoming Trump administration, which might take immediate action against noncitizens housed there. This has raised alarms about the security of the families currently residing in the tent complex, as officials are contemplating relocation options before Trump's inauguration.
Concerns about the future of the Floyd Bennett Field shelter have intensified, especially with President-elect Trump poised to take office. The current lease agreement permits either the city or federal government to terminate it with short notice, adding uncertainty to the situation for the 2,000 asylum seekers housed there.
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