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Federal investigators are probing NYC Council member Farah Louis and Hochul aide Debbie Esther Louis (her sister) over alleged kickbacks tied to migrant-shelter contracts with BHRAGS Home Care; the governor’s office says Debbie Louis is on leave, and the inquiry also involves Edu Hermelyn, with no charges filed at this time, and the investigation ongoing.
A corruption investigation targets New York City Councilwoman Farah Louis and a Hochul aide over activities linked to migrant shelters, signaling intensified scrutiny of city-state contracts and funding tied to migrant housing.
New York City plans to close the migrant shelter at Floyd Bennett Field by January 15, ahead of President-elect Trump's inauguration, amid concerns it could be repurposed as a detention center. This closure is part of a broader plan to shut down 24 shelters by March, as the city sees a decline in migrant numbers. Mayor Eric Adams credits federal border restrictions and city management strategies for the decrease. The city aims to phase out the migrant shelter system by 2026, transferring control back to the Department of Homeless Services.
New York City health officials are on high alert after two cases of measles were detected at a migrant shelter in Brooklyn, housing around 3,000 migrants. The patients have been quarantined, and the NYC Department of Health is coordinating with local hospitals. Critics blame the Biden administration's border policies for the spread of contagious diseases, as asylum seekers are not required to be immunized upon entry into the US. The situation has sparked political debate, with Republicans criticizing the administration's handling of border security and public health.
New York City has begun enforcing stricter rules on migrant shelters, limiting some adult asylum-seekers to 30 days in the system before they must find their own housing. Exceptions can be made for those with extenuating circumstances. The move aims to alleviate the overwhelmed shelter system, which currently houses about 65,000 migrants. Critics argue the new rules are inhumane and poorly implemented, while city officials insist they are necessary to manage the influx of migrants.
Medical experts believe that the recent measles and tuberculosis outbreaks at migrant shelters in Chicago could have been prevented if migrants were vaccinated at the border and not living in cramped conditions. Unlike U.S.-born children, migrant students were not required to be vaccinated until recently, leading to concerns about potential outbreaks in other sanctuary cities. The outbreaks have prompted Chicago to vaccinate all migrants at its shelters, with experts emphasizing the importance of vaccination and good hygiene to prevent the spread of these diseases.
Medical experts believe that the recent measles and tuberculosis outbreaks at migrant shelters in Chicago could have been prevented if migrants were vaccinated at the border and not living in cramped conditions. Unlike U.S.-born children, migrant students were not required to be vaccinated in order to attend school in Chicago until last month. Concerns are growing that similar outbreaks could occur in other sanctuary cities. The outbreaks have prompted Chicago to vaccinate all migrants at its shelters. Experts emphasize the importance of vaccination and early diagnosis for preventing and treating these diseases.
A 5-year-old girl at a Chicago migrant shelter tested positive for tuberculosis, one of a "small number" of confirmed cases among migrants. City officials declined to specify the exact number of cases. The girl's father, unable to afford an ambulance, expressed concern about the shelter's ability to provide adequate medical care. While the Chicago Department of Public Health emphasized that there is no outbreak and the risk to the public is low, experts noted the challenges of managing tuberculosis in crowded shelters. With concerns about infectious diseases spreading, migrants are calling for better communication and care from shelter staff.
Tuberculosis cases have been reported at migrant facilities in Chicago, prompting urgent contact tracing by health officials following a recent measles outbreak. The Chicago Department of Public Health confirmed a small number of cases in multiple shelters and revealed that a fifth of Latin American arrivals carry latent tuberculosis, which is not contagious or symptomatic. While the situation is concerning, officials emphasize that tuberculosis is not a substantial threat to the public and can be treated with antibiotics.
Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez raised concerns about tuberculosis and measles cases in migrant shelters, criticizing city officials for inaction and warning of potential backlash from Black and Latino voters. He highlighted the lack of vaccination requirements for migrant asylum seeker children entering U.S. public schools and expressed frustration over being labeled as anti-immigrant when raising these issues. Lopez suggested that the Democratic Party risks alienating its core base by prioritizing support for migrant asylum seekers over investing in African American and Latino communities.
Following a recent measles outbreak among migrants in Chicago, health officials have reported a "small number" of tuberculosis cases at some migrant facilities in the city. The Chicago Department of Public Health is conducting contact tracing and addressing the issue, stating that TB is curable with antibiotics and not highly infectious. A Chicago Alderman expressed concern over vaccination requirements for migrant asylum seeker children, while a medical expert emphasized the preventability of measles through vaccination. The TB outbreak comes amid a rise in U.S. tuberculosis cases, with numbers increasing across all age groups.
Chicago officials have confirmed a "small number" of tuberculosis cases at city-run migrant shelters, raising concerns about health conditions at temporary emergency shelter facilities. The Chicago Department of Public Health did not disclose the exact number of migrants who tested positive for tuberculosis or identify which shelters were impacted. This news comes after previous outbreaks of measles and the death of a child at the shelters. The city has struggled to contain infectious diseases at these shelters, with reports of tuberculosis, measles, and other medical cases afflicting residents. The Chicago Department of Public Health has been working to vaccinate migrants and enforce quarantine measures to contain the spread of these diseases.
Only three out of 34 scheduled evictions of asylum seekers from city-run shelters in Chicago actually occurred, with exceptions made for families with children, those under quarantine, and pregnant or ill migrants. Mayor Brandon Johnson cited limited resources as the reason for the evictions, while some city officials expressed dissatisfaction, calling for expedited work permits for migrants and emphasizing the historical contributions of migrants to the city.
Chicago is set to begin evicting thousands of migrants from city and state shelters starting Sunday, with exemptions for households with children and a focus on health and safety. The city aims to encourage resettlement while providing case-specific extensions, and has already supported 19,900 individuals through resettlement and out-migration. The plan to relocate 2,026 individuals from temporary shelters by the end of April begins Sunday, with 35 people leaving, and the remaining 1,782 set to depart throughout April. The influx of over 37,100 migrants to Chicago has increased the need for housing and stretched social services, posing a challenge not only for Chicago but also for other cities such as Denver and New York.
Chicago will begin evicting migrants from city shelters, with around 3,800 facing eviction after modifications to the 60-day exit program. Exemptions will allow some migrants, including parents of Chicago Public Schools students, to avoid eviction. The city blames the federal government and Texas Governor Greg Abbott for the crisis, with 11,200 migrants currently in city and state-run shelters. Evictions will be carried out with education and grace, and the city does not plan to use law enforcement in the process.