Jehinzo Gonzalez, a 47-year-old from Venezuela, expressed relief about moving from the tent complex, stating, 'It's a more dignified place for the family. We have three rooms for the five of us. Comfortable beds, a private bathroom,' highlighting the significant improvement in living conditions.
Gabriel Montilla, a migrant from Venezuela, shared the challenges of relocating: 'I now spend hours each day in transit, chaperoning my three young children to school in Brooklyn and rushing to make appointments,' illustrating the disruptions caused by shelter closings.
Mayor Eric Adams' administration reported a decline in new migrant arrivals for 27 consecutive weeks, bringing the numbers down to the lowest point in over a year, indicating a shift in the city's migrant situation.
With the closure of the tent complex, approximately 50,000 migrants are currently housed in about 200 temporary sites across New York City, a decrease from nearly 70,000 last January.
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