"NYC Mayor Adams Calls for Emergency Powers to Address Migrant Crisis and Shelter Rights Battle"

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is demanding that Governor Kathy Hochul use emergency powers to force communities outside of NYC to accept migrants and provide the city with $6.5 billion. The mayor has recommended several state-controlled locations for temporary shelters. The filing highlights the growing divide between City Hall and Albany over how to handle the increasing number of asylum-seekers in the city. The city's migrant population is expected to double by June 2024, with costs estimated to reach $12 billion over the next three years. The state has committed $1.5 billion to support the city's efforts, and the National Guard has been deployed to assist with intake.