NYC Mayor Adams Extends Curfew to 20 Migrant Shelters After Times Square Shooting
TL;DR
Mayor Eric Adams is implementing a curfew from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. at 20 migrant shelters in NYC following a shooting in Times Square involving a teen staying at a shelter. The curfew aims to enhance citywide safety, but some advocates argue it is counterproductive. The 15-year-old suspect, who immigrated from Venezuela last year, is also linked to other incidents and will be charged as an adult.
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- New York City imposes curfew at more migrant shelters after spate of violent incidents PBS NewsHour
- Curfew to go into effect Monday at 20 more migrant shelters, small hotels housing asylum seekers in New York City WABC-TV
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