Avast ye! Mayor of NYC be walking the plank, retreatin' from settlin' migrants in a fancy ship!
2024-02-17
Avast ye scallywags! The swanky abode in Harlem be not bein' turned into a haven for landlubbin' migrants. Instead, it be providin' a home for the native New York beggars. Mayor Adams be makin' the call, so let's raise a tankard to the homeless buccaneers! Arrr!
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has changed course on turning a deserted luxury apartment complex into a shelter for undocumented immigrants after facing backlash from the Harlem community. The building, initially marketed as high-end housing, had been left vacant for years due to financial troubles. It was later leased to a nonprofit working with the city to house either migrants or local homeless individuals.Residents became alarmed when they saw bunk beds being moved in without explanation, prompting a community meeting. They expressed frustration over lack of communication and feeling uninformed about the plans.Adams assured the residents that the building would not house illegal migrants and would instead serve the local homeless population. He emphasized the importance of addressing long-term community needs over accommodating newcomers.The Harlem community, with a significant Black population and high poverty levels, voiced concerns about being overlooked in favor of migrants. Some residents suggested repurposing the units for affordable housing to benefit the neighborhood.The mayor's unexpected appearance at the meeting led to direct interactions with residents, who demanded transparency and accountability in decision-making processes.