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politics1 year ago

"Logan Airport Migrants Find Shelter at Roxbury Rec Center"

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has converted a Roxbury recreational facility into a temporary shelter for migrants due to the state reaching capacity for emergency housing. The move has sparked protests from some residents, while others, including Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, have expressed support for the decision. The facility will provide 24/7 staffing, meals, security, and services aimed at stable housing, with a commitment to significant improvements. State Senator Liz Miranda has called on elected officials from other Massachusetts cities and towns to step up and address the shared humanitarian crisis.

via Boston Herald|
#emergency-housing#massachusetts#migrants
tragedy2 years ago

Deadly Hostel Fire in Wellington, New Zealand.

At least six people have died and several others are missing following a fire at a hostel in Wellington, New Zealand. More than 50 people were rescued from the four-storey Loafers Lodge hostel, but 11 people remain unaccounted for. The cause of the blaze is unknown, but police are investigating whether it was deliberately lit. The hostel was designated as an emergency accommodation provider in 2011 and caters to both short and long-term guests, including unemployed and homeless people.

via BBC|
#emergency-housing#fatalities#hostel-fire
immigration2 years ago

New York City officials explore unconventional solutions for migrant housing crisis.

City officials in New York are considering using landmarks such as the Flatiron Building and JFK International Airport to house incoming migrants as the crisis continues. Other potential sites include Central Park, Prospect Park, and Flushing Meadows Corona Park. The city's shelter system is already at a breaking point, with nearly 61,000 migrants arriving so far, and officials are scrambling to find emergency temporary sites. The Department of Homeless Services is operating 126 emergency shelters, and the Health and Hospitals Corporation has opened eight barracks-style facilities to provide beds and social services for migrants.

via New York Post |
#central-park#emergency-housing#immigration
politics2 years ago

NYC's Migrant Crisis Sparks Controversy and Legal Battles.

NYC Mayor Adams’ office has ordered all city government agencies to identify properties they own that can be converted into emergency housing for asylum seekers as the local migrant crisis continues to deepen. The directive also asks all agency brass to check if they have any employees who’d be willing to help staff new migrant housing facilities. There are currently more than 37,500 migrants living in city shelters, hotels and other sites, costing the city millions of dollars per day.

via New York Daily News|
#asylum-seekers#emergency-housing#government-agencies