Long critical of Mayor Eric Adams' handling of the migrant influx, the City Council announced the New Arrivals Strategy Team to advance solutions for the deluge of newcomers. The team aims to improve services and integration for tens of thousands of migrants in the city.
The New Arrivals Strategy Team, comprised of city government veterans, nonprofit leaders, immigrants, and service providers, seeks to enhance communication among all parties involved in serving migrants. Council Speaker Adrienne Adams emphasized the importance of getting it right for asylum seekers and all New Yorkers.
The goal is to address deficiencies in the city's response to the crisis, particularly in the social safety net programs. With close to 190,000 migrants arriving since April 2022, including 64,000 still in shelters, the team aims to craft a roadmap for better service delivery.
The council has been critical of the administration's response, pushing for better coordination and solutions. The strategy team's focus is on fostering communication and collaboration to serve both newcomers and longtime residents effectively.
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