Adams admin says number of migrants entering NYC has ‘dipped’ in recent weeks

The number of migrants entering New York City’s shelter system has tapered off in recent weeks, contributing to an overall decrease in newcomers living in city shelters over the past month, according to Mayor Eric Adams’ Chief of Staff Camille Joseph-Varlack.

Joseph-Varlack said 1,600 came into the city’s shelter system over the past week, which is a significant drop from the nearly 4,000 new arrivals per week seeking accommodation as recently as late December.