Shelter Closures Across New York State
New York City’s successful asylum seeker management strategies are having far-reaching effects, with the closure of 25 shelters across the state, including several in Hudson Valley and upstate regions. These closures come as the city reports a reduction in the number of migrants seeking shelter, thanks to policies like case management, reticketing, and 30- and 60-day notices. With the number of asylum seekers in shelters at its lowest in over 17 months, many facilities that were once essential to housing migrants are now shutting down.
Significant Shelter Closures in Upstate New York…