"NY Officials Seek 'Welcoming' Sites for Migrant Housing Amid Desperate Situation"

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has pledged at least $1 billion towards migrant assistance efforts and will assist New York City Mayor Eric Adams in finding "welcoming" sites for migrants, as the city struggles with an influx of asylum seekers. Hochul described the migrant influx situation as "desperate", explaining that even though some New York communities are willing to welcome them, some do not have the resources to house newcomers. The move to house large numbers of migrants has commonly meant hosting them in unconventional spaces, which divides residents.