NY Governor urges Biden to expedite migrant work permits.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul Urges President Biden to Address Migrant Crisis
New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) has taken a new approach in addressing the White House regarding the influx of illegal migrants into New York. In a live-streamed address from Albany, Hochul expressed her concerns and called on President Biden to expedite work authorizations for the thousands of migrants who have arrived in the state.
“We’ve managed thus far without substantive support from Washington,” Hochul said, but “New York has shouldered this burden for far too long.”
Hochul emphasized that the White House has not responded to her requests for expedited work permits and the use of federal properties as emergency shelters. She stated, “There does not appear to be a solution to this federal problem any time soon. This crisis originated with the federal government, and it must be resolved through the federal government.”
In an effort to address the overwhelming migrant issue, Hochul sent a letter to President Biden outlining four executive actions that could assist New York. One of these actions includes expediting work authorization to fill the countless unfilled jobs in the state.
New York City Reaches Breaking Point
New York City is facing a breaking point as it struggles to accommodate the tens of thousands of illegal migrants who have arrived in the past year. Since April of last year, over 90,000 migrants have entered the city, with approximately 55,000 still being housed at the city’s expense. This influx has caused New York’s homeless shelters to reach capacity.
The city has already allocated $1.2 billion to support the migrants since last summer, but the situation continues to escalate. New York City Mayor Eric Adams has expressed frustration, blaming various entities including Texas, the White House, and New York’s state government for the crisis.
Amidst the challenges, concerns have been raised regarding the safety of the community. Recent incidents, including alleged sexual assaults involving migrants, have prompted action. The State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo, for example, evicted 44 migrants after parents expressed concerns about the safety of their children.
A Siena College poll released this week revealed that 82% of voters consider the migrant situation in New York to be a “serious problem,” with 58% believing that New York has done enough and should focus on slowing down the influx of migrants.
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