Such an explosion of migrants, which is estimated to cost $4.3 billion by July 2024, would test any American city.
In New York, the arrivals were met by a system that had already been under pressure because of factors of the city’s own making.
More homeless people compete for homes, until the shelter becomes the home.
It was met by aid workers with blankets and the handshakes and cheers of a city that prided itself on stepping up.
Shelters opened faster than pop-up restaurants, more than 170 since last spring, sometimes overnight.
Persons:
”, Adolfo Abreu, —
Organizations:
Vocal
Locations:
New York, Texas