Mayor Eric Adams issued a stark warning about the ongoing migrant influx into New York City, declaring that it could “destroy New York City” as around 10,000 new arrivals continue to arrive each month, straining available resources.

Mayor Adams delivered this dire message during a town hall event on the Upper West Side. He emphasized the unprecedented nature of the situation, stating, “Let me tell you something, New Yorkers. Never in my life have I had a problem that I did not see an ending to. I don’t see an ending to this. This issue will destroy New York City—destroy New York City.”

He went on to elaborate on the diversity of migrants arriving in the city, mentioning, “We’re getting 10,000 migrants a month. One time we were just getting Venezuela. Now we’re getting Ecuador. Now we’re getting Russian-speaking individuals coming through Mexico. Now we’re getting people from western Africa. Now people from all over the globe have made up their minds to come through the southern part of the border and enter New York City.”

Mayor Adams also emphasized that the impact of this influx would extend to every community in the city, as they struggle to find suitable accommodations for asylum seekers. He noted the city’s looming $12 billion deficit, which would necessitate cuts to various services, affecting all residents. Adams lamented, “The city we knew, we are about to lose.”

Since the spring of the previous year, over 110,000 migrants have received shelter, food, and healthcare assistance from the city, with nearly 60,000 individuals currently under the city’s care. Approximately 2,400 newcomers arrive each week, totaling over 10,000 per month.

Mayor Adams has estimated that the migrant surge will cost New York City taxpayers $12 billion over a three-year period, a figure he deems unsustainable without additional federal and state assistance. During the town hall, he expressed frustration, stating that the city has received “no support on this national crisis.”

To address the situation, the city has already established more than 200 emergency shelters, including 15 large-scale humanitarian relief centers. However, the locations of these centers have sparked controversy, leading to protests in various neighborhoods, including Staten Island, Queens, and Brooklyn, in recent weeks.

{Matzav.com}