Brooklyn's Floyd Bennett Field Chosen as Asylum Seekers' Housing Solution

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn will be used to house up to 2,500 asylum seekers, providing much-needed accommodation for the growing number of migrants in the city. The move comes as New York City began transporting adult men to a new tent shelter on Randall's Island. Hochul stated that housing migrants at larger sites like Floyd Bennett Field will facilitate the asylum process and help individuals find legal work. The state will cover the operation costs, and Governor Hochul also announced a $20 million investment to expedite casework for 30,000 asylum seekers.