NEW YORK – New York City plans to continue using hotels as temporary shelters for migrants through at least 2025.
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The Ny Post says that the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is working to secure contracts for 14,000 rooms as part of its ongoing emergency shelter response. This program is expected to cost the city approximately $5.76 billion by the end of this fiscal year, with nightly room costs averaging $352.
Currently, about 150 hotels, many in central Manhattan, are part of this program. The Post reports that the New York City Hotel Association, led by CEO Vijay Dandapani, oversees several contracts with DHS and is considering expanding its role in future agreements. While this arrangement supports hotels with low occupancy, particularly in non-tourist areas, some city officials have raised concerns over its sustainability. Nicole Gelinas from the Manhattan Institute suggests that relying on hotels may limit tourism and argues for more long-term solutions to reduce financial strain on taxpayers.
Mayor Adams has introduced limits on shelter stays to help manage the city’s resources, with these efforts reportedly reducing the migrant population within the city’s shelter system, according to the Post.
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Thank you Eric Adams and Kathy Hochul!
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New York suckers are taking their hard-earned tax dollars and funding all this whether you like it or not. Wait for the city and state to raise your taxes and fees soon because there’s a “shortfall”. It’s coming real soon.