Mayor Adams: No Help from Federal Government for NYC's Migrant Crisis

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has declared that the city will have to face the migrant crisis on its own, as he returned empty-handed from his visit to Washington, D.C., where he sought more federal aid. The city has been overwhelmed by over 140,000 migrants, leading to deep budget cuts in essential services. Adams acknowledged the frustration of New Yorkers and expressed concern about the $7 billion budget deficit that needs to be addressed. The mayor's approval rating has dropped to a record low of 28%, according to a recent poll. Adams warned that help is not on the way in the immediate future, and it will be up to New Yorkers and his administration to navigate this challenge.