NYC mayor proposes immigrants to serve as lifeguards, calls them 'excellent swimmers'

New York City Mayor Eric Adams suggested that immigrants can help with the lifeguard shortage the city is facing.

by JAMEL VALENCIA | The National DeskNEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 08: New York City Mayor Eric Adams holds a press availability at a news conference on January 08, 2024 in New York City. The mayor discussed the continuing migrant crisis in New York among other issues facing America's largest city.

He responded to the reporter's question asking them to imagine that the city could expedite work licenses for migrants and asylum seekers for jobs that are in high demand. Deputy Mayor Anne Williams-Isom said there has been over 197,100 migrants that have arrived in New York City and 50,00 applications for asylum.

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