New York Is Full
New York City is struggling to accommodate a wave of asylum seekers, with the city reaching full capacity and facing a shortage of housing for both migrants and existing residents due to a long-standing insufficient housing supply.
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Posted 8/26/2023, 11:31:00 AM
theatlantic.com
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Amid growing criticism over his handling of New York City's migrant crisis, President Joe Biden has arrived in the city ahead of the UN Assembly, where climate change, poverty, and Russia's invasion of Ukraine will be key topics of discussion. The city is struggling to cope with overwhelming numbers of asylum seekers, with Mayor Eric Adams warning that the situation is now threatening to "destroy" New York City.