Don't close Randall's Island tent city until migrants are out of hotels

Mayor Eric Adams announced the closure of the Randall's Island tent city for migrants, claiming a turnaround in the migrant crisis as shelter numbers declined for 14 weeks straight.

Despite the closure of Randall's Island, New York City is still in need of shelters for the estimated 60,000 migrants, raising concerns about where they will be placed.

Hotel shelters have become epicenters of crime and violence, particularly in poorer neighborhoods, leading to increased calls to 911 and serious crime spikes, as indicated by recent data.

The city has opened more shelter facilities, yet the safety and quality of life in communities like Long Island City have severely deteriorated, prompting calls for a reevaluation of shelter strategies.

Read at New York Post