NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — New York will receive $800 million from the FEMA Emergency Food and Shelter humanitarian program to help the state address an influx in immigration, according to sources close to Sen. Chuck Schumer.
The money comes as a federal immigration rule that restricted immigration to the U.S. is scheduled to expire.
Title 42, the rule that former President Donald Trump invoked to keep people out of the U.S., was set to expire Wednesday.
The Supreme Court extended that deadline in anticipation of input from President Joe Biden’s administration.
At a City Council hearing on Monday, officials said there are currently more than 20,000 migrants in New York City’s shelter system.
Mayor Eric Adams has warned that services could be impacted by further immigration. He praised the increase in federal funding.
"We're encouraged by the news of hundreds of millions in additional federal funding to support asylum seekers and look forward to receiving the resources we need here in New York City,” said Adams. “With over 800 people arriving in the past four days alone, it's clear that we still need a comprehensive strategy at our border and additional resources."
"We cannot be put in a position where we have to choose between services for New Yorkers and supporting arriving asylum seekers," he continued. "Thank you to Senator Schumer, incoming Minority Leader Jeffries, and our entire federal delegation for advocating so New York City gets the help we need and stepping up to address this crisis."
A 26-year-old man who immigrated to the U.S. died by suicide in a New York City shelter last week, authorities announced on Tuesday. He was the second migrant to die by suicide in a New York City shelter since September.
The new funds represent a 433% increase from the $150 million provided from the fund in 2022, according to sources close to Schumer.
Officials say a large share of the funds will go toward New York City, where they will be used to expand shelter facilities.
A portion of the funds will also be allocated to U.S. Customs and Border Protection to speed the processing of asylum-seekers and reduce stays in short-term holding facilities.
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