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NYC to Close Randall’s Island Migrant Shelter as Arrivals Decline

Lisa Miller by Lisa Miller
October 11, 2024
in Adams Adminstration, Metro
NYC to Close Randall’s Island Migrant Shelter as Arrivals Decline
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New York City announced on Wednesday, October 9th, that the large migrant shelter on Randall’s Island would be closing, citing a significant decrease in migrant arrivals. The shelter, which housed thousands of asylum seekers in tents, is scheduled to be deconstructed by the end of February after a 14-month period of operation. The city’s decision comes in light of 14 consecutive weeks of declining new arrivals, with only 700 new migrants arriving last week compared to 4,000 per week during the peak last year.

The shelter was a major element of the city’s response to a surge in migration that overwhelmed local resources. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the shift in focus from scrambling to opening new shelters to closing them as the need subsides. Deputy Mayor Anne Williams-Isom, who oversees the city’s migrant crisis response, stated that although the city is not entirely “out of the woods,” they are in a much better position than in early 2022.

The drop in new arrivals is attributed to federal executive orders aimed at reducing illegal border crossings, implemented by the Biden administration. In addition, the city’s 30 and 60-day shelter stay limits have reduced the overall migrant population in shelters from nearly 70,000 in late 2023 to around 60,600 currently.

While the closure is seen as progress, advocates continue to urge the city to provide better long-term solutions for migrants, including access to employment and housing. The Randall’s Island shelter had been controversial from its inception, drawing criticism for its remote location and impact on local sports fields.

Once the shelter is dismantled, city officials plan to restore the athletic fields to their previous condition, allowing community sports leagues to resume activities.

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