There are currently around 65,000 migrants under New York City's care and the ensuing strain on resources has had different effects on this population. A month after a report found that lower-income neighborhoods are harboring most of the city's migrant shelters, causing residents to complain about the cost it has on their communities, new information has arisen revealing that the effects of the challenge are being felt on the streets and parks as well.
The New York Times reports that a growing number of asylum seekers are deciding to sleep outdoors, with many leaving shelters due to their remote locations or out of concerns about safety and living conditions in crowded facilities. Many others have also been expelled after the city began imposing stricter time limits on stays.
