"Mass Evacuation of Migrants from Brooklyn's Floyd Bennett Field to High School Amid Shelter Crisis"

Nearly 2,000 migrants at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn were evacuated to James Madison High School due to extreme weather forecasts, leaving many waiting in the rain for school buses. The move was made out of caution due to forecasted high-speed winds, with students at the high school expected to attend classes remotely. Critics and advocates have raised concerns about the relocation, citing mismanagement, safety issues, and the impact on migrant families. The temporary evacuation comes as migrant families also face eviction from shelters as part of the city’s rule mandating families with children to reapply for shelter after 60-day stays.