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immigration2 years ago

"Congressman Santos Calls for Border Closure at Migrant Shelter, Mayor Adams Responds"

Congressman George Santos called for the closure of the migrant shelter at Creedmoor Psychiatric Center in Queens, stating that the border needs to be closed to address the ongoing crisis. He proposed housing migrants in areas where the policies supporting immigration are popular and suggested that officials stop accepting migrants into the US and the city. Santos also emphasized the need for more immigration judges to handle the backlog of cases. Meanwhile, a new emergency shelter is set to open at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn, which will be able to accommodate up to 2,500 people.

via WABC-TV|
#border-crisis#creedmoor-psychiatric-center#george-santos
immigration2 years ago

Protesters Unite Against Queens' Creedmoor Psychiatric Center Shelter

Hundreds of protesters gathered at the Creedmoor Psychiatric Center in Queens to rally against the newly opened tent shelter for asylum seekers, resulting in at least 13 arrests. The shelter, located in the parking lot of the Creedmoor campus, is expected to house 1,000 single adult men. Protesters expressed concerns about safety, the proximity to schools and playgrounds, and the lack of job opportunities in the area. City officials defended the shelter, stating that they have run out of space and funds for new arrivals, with over 58,500 migrants remaining in the city's care.

via Gothamist|
#asylum-seekers#creedmoor-psychiatric-center#immigration
immigration2 years ago

Arrests and Protests Surround New Migrant Shelter in Queens

Former GOP mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa was among those arrested during a protest against a newly opened "tent city" shelter for migrants at the Creedmoor Psychiatric Center in Queens. Hundreds of protesters demanded the closure of the makeshift housing, which is expected to accommodate around 1,000 adult migrant men. Chants included "No tent city," "Close the border," and "America first." Sliwa had vowed to be arrested as an act of civil disobedience. The NYPD warned demonstrators blocking traffic that they would be arrested for disorderly conduct if they didn't move. The emergency site, funded by the state, consists of four structures and aims to address the influx of migrants in NYC.

via New York Post |
#creedmoor-psychiatric-center#curtis-sliwa#immigration