Avast ye, mateys! The scallywag mayor o' NYC be beggin' ol' Biden to declare a 'state o' emergency' fer New York in light o' this here migrant commotion.
2023-08-22
Avast, me hearties! In a parley with "CBS Mornings," Mayor Eric Adams o' New York City be pleadin' fer President Biden to declare a state of emergency, so as t' aid his fair city in findin' jobs fer a whole crew o' migrants. Aye, a true dilemma indeed!
During an interview on CBS Mornings, New York City Mayor Eric Adams made a plea to President Joe Biden, asking him to declare a "state of emergency" to help the city handle a large influx of migrants. Adams explained that due to federal laws, thousands of migrants in the city have been unable to find work, as there is a waiting period before asylum seekers can seek employment. This could result in nearly 100,000 migrants relying on the city government's aid for years to come. The segment highlighted the mayor's office providing shelter and care for over 100,000 asylum seekers since last spring, with a new facility in Randall's Island accommodating up to 3,000 people. When asked if this represented progress or a humanitarian crisis, Adams admitted it was a crisis and the greatest one the city has ever witnessed. The mayor also addressed claims that his team is not doing enough for migrants and that conditions in the facilities are poor. Adams asserted that he frequently visits the locations and ensures that the standards are being met. The interview also touched on criticism from the governor's office, accusing Adams of not sharing information promptly and turning away opportunities to house migrants. Adams countered by stating that some of the spaces provided by the state were not suitable for building. He emphasized the problem of migrants being unable to work due to federal law and called on the federal government, including President Biden, to declare a state of emergency and provide resources. Adams stressed that the right to work is essential for these migrants to enjoy the American dream.