NEW YORK (1010 WINS/ WCBS 880 NEWS) – Mayor Eric Adams' administration is in discussion about implementing a curfew for migrant shelters, following requests from various communities and elected officials, according to officials.
Queens Councilwoman Joann Ariola told 1010 WINS that she brought up the matter at a meeting on Thursday and it is now under review by Mayor Eric Adams' office.
While the office did not discuss how to implement the curfew, Ariola mentioned that they could potentially mirror the curfew model already in place at shelters overseen by the Department of Homeless Services.
Ariola mentioned that migrants in some neighborhoods are going door to door asking for assistance. "We've had incidences of people going on to property late at night," Ariola said. "And in one instance, a migrant entered a woman's home and then quickly left."
The proposal also comes in the wake of security issues at these facilities.
Adams announced on Monday plans to increase security at the Randalls Island migrant shelter following a fatal stabbing incident at the center, where a Venezuelan immigrant was killed.
"The city will be installing security cameras and looking into metal detectors at the center after the killing," Adams said.
While a spokesperson for the mayor confirmed that the curfew is under discussion, they clarified that plans for its immediate implementation are not on the table.
"Our traditional DHS shelters have a curfew system and some communities and elected officials have asked us to explore this option for our migrant shelters," a City spokesperson said. "We are considering all options."
Over 4,000 families have been given notices on a rolling basis that they will need to depart their current housing and re-apply, according to officials.
Over 100,000 migrants have arrived in New York City since 2022.
