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Maria Villarroel

New York City Set To Close One of The Most Problematic Immigrant Shelters Early Next Year

New York City will close its migrant shelter in Randall's Island next February, citing decreased immigrant arrivals for 14 consecutive weeks (Credit: Getty Images)

New York City will be closing one of the largest and most problematic shelters in the city come February due to the steady drop in migrant arrivals, embattled Mayor Eric Adams has announced.

City officials noted that the decision came after asylum seekers in city shelters decreased for 14 consecutive weeks and is now at its lowest point in over a year, giving the city flexibility to close the shelter by early next year.

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