(The Center Square) – New York City’s mayor on Friday recognized what political officials in southern border states have been trying to explain for more than a year.
Mayor Eric Adams issued an emergency executive order in response to “the asylum seeker humanitarian crisis.” In a news release, he said more than 17,000 asylum seekers bussed to New York City since the spring would elevate shelter capacities beyond 100,000 before the end of the calendar year and cost $1 billion.
He’s asking for state and federal aid, along with coordination of city organizations.
