Controversy Surrounds NYC Mayor's Proposal to House Migrants in Private Residences

NYC Mayor Eric Adams has offered to house asylum-seekers at his own residence, Gracie Mansion, as part of the city's new plan to pay for private residences to house migrants. The 224-year-old estate on East 88th Street boasts lovely views of the East River and five bedrooms on the second floor, with the downstairs largely used for receptions and events hosted by City Hall. The city is currently sheltering nearly 46,000 asylum-seekers in more than 150 emergency sites set up across the five boroughs.