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www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

New York Is Winding Down Contract With Migrant Services Operator

NYC ends controversial $432 million contract with DocGo over mistreatment allegations.
Garner Environmental Services to temporarily take over migrant services at a lower cost, allowing for competitive bidding process. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
New York City

Brad Lander revokes Adams' emergency power to strike migrant services contract deals without prior approval

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander has revoked Mayor Eric Adams' power to strike emergency deals with contractors providing migrant services without prior approval.
The city will still be able to issue emergency contracts, but each one will need to be reviewed by the comptroller first. [ more ]
WPXI
1 month ago
NYC politics

New York City to end its relationship with embattled migrant services contractor

New York City is ending its contract with DocGo over concerns about the company's deal and service quality.
The decision to terminate the contract will lead to the selection of a new housing provider for migrants in the city. [ more ]
POLITICO
4 months ago
NYC politics

Adams softens budget cuts amid better-than-expected revenue

The city of New York has seen a significant increase in revenue projections, exceeding expectations by nearly $3 billion.
Mayor Eric Adams is projecting a 20% reduction in costs for migrant services, thanks to new initiatives aimed at limiting asylum seeker stays. [ more ]
Documented
5 months ago
NYC politics

Mayor Adams Loses Emergency Powers After DocGo CEO Fiasco - Documented

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander has revoked Mayor Eric Adams' emergency powers to make deals with contractors for migrant services without prior approval.
The move comes after Adams awarded a no-bid $432 million contract to DocGo, a for-profit medical services firm with no expertise in migrant services, which raised concerns about mistreatment of migrants. [ more ]
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