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NYC Roosevelt Hotel to Close Amid Migrant Crisis

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  • NYC's Roosevelt Hotel, housing 2,500+ immigrants, to close
  • Mayor Adams cites progress amid federal funding disputes
  • Hotel processed thousands weekly, part of vast shelter network
  • NYC spent $7 billion on immigrant support over three years
  • Closure reflects city's shift in managing migrant arrivals
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  • The Roosevelt Hotel migrant center, located in a nearly 100-year-old hotel, has been providing legal and medical services to new arrivals.
  • Since its opening, more than 173,000 migrants have registered at the Roosevelt Hotel migrant center, according to the mayor's office.
  • Despite initially processing approximately 4,000 weekly arrivals, the number of migrants registering for services at the Roosevelt has significantly dropped to about 350 per week in recent months.
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  • The Roosevelt Hotel processed an average of 4,000 people each week, providing a central location for immigrants awaiting appointments or accommodations.
  • The hotel's transformation from an upscale luxury establishment to a shelter reflects the broader shift in NYC's approach to managing immigrant arrivals and aiding their transition to more stable living situations.
  • City Hall's decision to close the Roosevelt Hotel and 53 other shelters by June signifies a significant change in the city's strategy for handling the influx of migrants and asylum seekers.
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  • The city received $80 million in federal funding, approved by Congress, to offset bills for shelters like the Roosevelt.
  • Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem claimed the funds were illegally sent and clawed back by FEMA, leading to a lawsuit against the Trump administration.
  • The closure of the Roosevelt Hotel reflects the city's ability to manage asylum seekers' next steps while saving taxpayers millions, showcasing progress in handling the crisis.
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