New York State and New York City are doggedly trying to coordinate in their handling of asylum seekers, but continue to meet roadblocks at every turn. One thing is certain: People are united in their demand that the federal government do more.
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So far, leadership has surveyed state- and city-owned properties and schools, dorm rooms, empty hotels, former correctional facilities, former psychiatric centers, vacant buildings, and even large parking lots to house the thousands of asylum seekers arriving daily. “If these asylum seekers cannot work,” said Adams, “it is going to be a major impediment and interruption in the pursuit of that dream. And that is all they ask for.”
“I also do want to make a point that there are some voices on the right that are trying to say that this effort here would take away jobs from other people,” said Hochul. “I welcome them—anybody [who wants a job]—to come to Union Square today, go up to a farm. I’ll drive you there personally if you’re looking for a job, because there are so many jobs unfilled right now. I want to take that narrative [that migrants will take jobs away] and push it right back at everybody because that is false.
Meanwhile, electeds like Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso are putting forth their own plans to address the need for immediate shelter and long-term, affordable housing, as well as craft a comprehensive response to the influx of asylum-seekers.
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