Challenges of Immigration in New York City

New York City has seen over 90,000 asylum seekers arrive since spring of 2022, leading to a strain on resources. Mayor Eric Adams has implemented measures to address the situation, including shortening the length of stay in shelters and distributing flyers at the border discouraging people from coming to New York. The relationship between the Adams administration and the Biden administration has also soured as Adams repeatedly calls on the federal government to take action. The influx of migrants from states like Florida exacerbates the housing crisis and pushes people into the exploitative underground job market.