A lawsuit against Ramada by Wyndham ended in a $515,000 settlement for unlawfully housing migrants for about two years. The hotel, rebranded as Plaza Esperanza, housed over 100 asylum seekers meant to be temporary residents. Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano emphasized the hotel's disregard for local zoning and safety regulations, necessitating legal action. The case highlights the ongoing issue of migrant accommodation in New York and the need for compliance with local laws as cities face increased pressures from influxes of asylum seekers.
According to a report by lohud.com, the Ramada was renamed Plaza Esperanza while serving as a migrant shelter, with the number of asylum seekers staying there topping off at more than 200.
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano said in a release, 'Their transition to alternate housing is the result of the hotel's irresponsible refusal to adhere to Yonkers' local zoning, housing and fire ordinances, which placed many of the hotel's residents in danger.'
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