Migrants in NYC face eviction from emergency shelters amidst holiday season
Migrant families living in New York City's emergency shelter system are facing eviction as the 60-day limit imposed by Mayor Eric Adams approaches. The move aims to relieve the overwhelmed shelter system, but it leaves families uncertain about their future and potentially facing homelessness during the winter months. While the city offers extensions and reapplication options, there is no guarantee of immediate placement, and families may be sent to distant tent shelters. Other cities, such as Chicago and Massachusetts, have also imposed limits on shelter stays for homeless migrants. Advocates argue that the evictions disrupt schooling and uproot vulnerable families during a harsh time of the year.
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- New York City officials say total number of asylum seekers surpasses 150000 CBS New York
- For many migrants, NYC is letting them know they're not wanted. So they're leaving. New York Daily News
- Protect our city's students United Federation of Teachers
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