Mixed Reactions as Migrants Arrive at Floyd Bennett Field Shelter

The first group of migrants arrived at the controversial makeshift tent city at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn but promptly left after seeing the isolated location and lack of infrastructure. Concerns have been raised about the remote site's suitability, including its distance from work and schools, lack of supermarkets, and fire safety issues. State Assemblywoman Jaime Williams has called it a "disaster waiting to happen" and plans to request the lease be revoked. While some migrants opted to stay, others rejected the site and signed release forms. The city claims it is running out of options to shelter migrants, with over 65,000 still in their care.