NEW YORK — New York Mayor Eric Adams’ administration finally submitted a request for federal migrant aid late last month just days ahead of an application deadline for the emergency funding, the Daily News has learned.
The application, filed on March 29 by Adams budget director Jacques Jiha, asks the Federal Emergency Management Agency for $650 million to reimburse the city for costs incurred from sheltering and providing services for tens of thousands of migrants between last July and Feb. 28.
Jiha’s submission came just four days before an April 2 deadline to apply for the funds, which are coming from FEMA’s Emergency Food and Shelter Humanitarian Program.
