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The Bronx

City to close last migrant shelter as Mamdani seeks to end crisis-era shelter and Rikers policies

By Adam Daly Posted on February 20, 2026

New York City will close its last remaining emergency migrant shelter by the end of the year, according to a plan that the Mamdani administration released on Thursday.

The effort aims to unwind crisis-era shelter policies and bring the system back into compliance with right-to-shelter requirements and local laws.

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City to close last migrant shelter as Mamdani seeks to end crisis-era shelter and Rikers policies

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