Mayor Eric Adams emphasizes New York City's identity as a city of immigrants, showcasing the administration's response to a significant influx of asylum seekers. The city has provided crucial services such as shelter, food, and work authorization, with over 81% of migrants taking steps towards self-sufficiency. The Roosevelt Hotel, which has served as a key resource for sheltering migrants, will soon be closing, reflecting the city's successful management of this humanitarian effort and its commitment to saving taxpayer money while efficiently processing the needs of newcomers.
New York City is a city built by immigrants, not only stronger due to diversity but the greatest city globally because of it.
Over 189,100 of the 232,600 migrants, or 81 percent, who requested services from the city in the last three years have taken steps toward self-sufficiency.
84 percent of eligible adult migrants have either received work authorization or applied for it, showcasing our support for their pursuit of the American Dream.
The Roosevelt Hotel has been key in managing operations, processing almost 75 percent of migrants seeking shelter in the city over the last two years.
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