The city has repurposed a former jail in Harlem to provide housing for the new immigrants, but approximately 46,000 asylum seekers remain under the city’s care, and buses from Texas are still arriving.
Asylum seekers continue to arrive in New York City, with more than 72,000 migrants having reached the five boroughs so far
In response to the influx, Suffolk County has intensified its efforts to prevent the city from sending migrants their way. County legislators recently voted to hire an attorney who will explore potential legal actions to block the arrival of asylum seekers. Prior to the vote, supporters and opponents of this move expressed their opinions. It is important to note that this development occurred while an unrelated local attorney, Matthew Nilo, appeared in court on charges related to a series of rapes in Boston over a decade ago. Nilo, who was arrested in New Jersey, waived extradition and will be returned to Massachusetts to face the charges, as investigators linked him to the crimes through DNA evidence.
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As the number of asylum seekers in New York City continues to rise, the city has repurposed a former jail in Harlem to accommodate the newcomers. Over 72,000 migrants have already arrived, but approximately 46,000 remain in the city’s care, with buses from Texas regularly bringing more. Meanwhile, Suffolk County is actively working to prevent the city from sending migrants their way and has voted to hire an attorney to explore legal actions against the arrival of asylum seekers.
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