City to shut down controversial Floyd Bennett Field shelter as migrant census drops * Brooklyn Paper
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Mayor Adams emphasized that the recent closure of 25 shelters signals a more effective management strategy for handling the migrant crisis, positioning New York as a leader in this effort.
The city is scaling back its shelter operations, with reports stating that 11 shelters have already closed, a clear movement towards better organization in addressing the influx of new arrivals.
Floyd Bennett has faced significant backlash since its inception, illustrating the tensions between the needs of migrants and the concerns of local communities regarding the resources and impacts on taxpayers.
Critics argue that utilizing federal parks as migrant shelters creates unfair burdens on local residents, highlighting the need for a balanced approach in managing the ongoing crisis.
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