City wins lease renewal for Floyd Bennett Field to extend migrant shelter
Briefly

The National Park Service has extended New York City's lease of Floyd Bennett Field for one year amid ongoing emergency declarations regarding migrant shelter needs, highlighting a critical collaboration.
An amendment to the agreement ensures that New York State will reimburse the City for expenses associated with accommodating up to 2,000 migrants, demonstrating the financial strategy of managing the shelter.
If the need for shelter exceeds current provisions, the City and State will negotiate further support, revealing the adaptability required in addressing the evolving migrant crisis.
Concerned community members expressed opposition to the lease renewal during a rally organized by the Organization for Better Communities, indicating local tensions regarding migrant shelter and resource allocation.
Read at Brooklyn Eagle
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