NYC Council demands answers on no-bid migrant contracts and controversial housing plans

The New York City Council plans to hold an oversight hearing in the fall to examine the billions of dollars in no-bid contracts awarded by the Adams administration to address the city's significant migrant influx. The contracts have raised concerns from politicians on both sides of the aisle, prompting calls for transparency and accountability. Councilwoman Gale Brewer will lead the hearing, focusing on reviewing the contracts and the programs they support. Councilwoman Inna Vernikov intends to introduce a bill mandating a public website to track taxpayer spending on migrants. The contracts, issued under a state of emergency, have not undergone thorough review by the City Comptroller's office. Mayor Eric Adams estimates the cost of the migrant crisis could reach $12 billion over the next three years.