Roosevelt Hotel Migrant Shelter Closing its Doors
The Roosevelt Hotel in Midtown Manhattan, once a symbol of NYC's migrant crisis, will close as a shelter by June. Mayor Eric Adams hailed the closure as a significant milestone in the city's response to the crisis.
From 'New Ellis Island' to Closure
Initially dubbed "the new Ellis Island," the Roosevelt Hotel housed thousands of migrants. Images of migrants waiting for beds on sidewalks became a powerful symbol of the crisis and sparked intense debate.
The decision to close the shelter reflects a recent decrease in migrant arrivals. This slowdown, coinciding with changes in federal immigration policy, has eased the strain on NYC's resources and shelter systems.
A Broader Trend
Other cities, including Chicago and Denver, have also closed their dedicated migrant shelters, signaling a nationwide shift in the situation. New York City itself has closed over 50 shelters due to the reduced number of arrivals.
The closure of the Roosevelt Hotel marks the end of a chapter in the city's handling of the migrant crisis, highlighting both the challenges faced and the recent progress made.
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