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Immigration

Mayor Adams announces emergency procurement to obtain shelter for asylum seekers

By Isabel Song Beer Posted on August 1, 2022
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced an emergency procurement declaration to quickly obtain shelter and other services for people seeking asylum in NYC.

Approximately 4,000 asylum seekers have entered the city since May of this year, accounting for some of the 10% increase in the NYC Homeless Services’ census. About 100 additional asylum seekers are reportedly looking for some form of housing assistance each day in the city. 

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Mayor Adams announces emergency procurement to obtain shelter for asylum seekers

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