Posted on 02/04/2025 10:35:33 PM PST by Libloather
Mayor Eric Adams begged state lawmakers on Tuesday to fork over another $1.1 billion to deal with the migrant crisis ASAP — even though the governor isn’t budging.
Hizzoner said the Big Apple needs the dough in 12 weeks as Adams’ opponents quickly questioned how City Hall cooked up the massive number on its wish list.
But Adams was adamant that the city — which he said spent more than $6.9 billion during the years-long migrant crisis — relied on the money, despite him also crowing about his administration’s “savings” and steps to reduce the number of migrants in the city’s care.
“Without your help, we will have to close a $1.1 billion budget shortfall for this program within 12 weeks and ask for the state’s assistance to do so,” he said.
Adams’ request was made during “Tin Cup Day,” the annual ritual when pols across New York rattle their cups in Albany for funds as lawmakers craft the state budget. The big ask comes even as the influx of asylum seekers into the five boroughs slows.
The mayor made three other major asks — permission to lower income taxes for some New Yorkers, strengthening the parameters needed to involuntarily commit mentally ill people and for changes to discovery laws — that Gov. Kathy Hochul has largely pushed for in her budget plan.
But Hochul’s mammoth $252 billion proposed budget — which was stuffed with handouts, including a $1 billion income tax cut — didn’t include fresh funding for the migrant crisis.
And it doesn’t appear the governor is willing to pony up more for New York City.
“The FY26 Executive Budget does not include any new funding for the migrant crisis, and our position has not changed,” a spokesperson for the governor said in a statement.
(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...
I hope Hizzoner digs in his heals. Oh, and invite others to be all cozy and warm. On the bright side, the Mayor won’t be having to help the Americans deal with high prices.
eric,
call Tom Homan
he can help you with your problem
“he can help you with your problem”
I think some of the “sanctuary” jurisdictions will begin to secretly help Homan.
I wonder if USAID was giving sanctuary cities and states money that has since disappeared?
Uh, oh.
Gothamites, wanna save your city?
Secure your damned elections.
Repeal RCV.
Hey Mayor!
Guy named Tom Homan can help ya! He even has a pick up service!
Just set aside a runway for a few planes...
I am sure the folks in the red counties (all but 10) of NY state are disinclined to support this spending.
OTOH there is a good chance that many volunteers from those red counties will be happy to assist in relocation illegals to the nearest deportation center.
If you don’t pay for food, housing or medical care they’ll leave. Why that is so hard is beyond me.
“If you don’t pay for food, housing or medical care they’ll leave. Why that is so hard is beyond me”
Intelligence is not required for the DEI class. And this guy apparently was the best Mayoral candidate option for the voters. What a shameful mess NYC is.
The left always tries to steal the meaning of language.
Illegal aliens became illegal immigrants.
Illegal immigrants became immigrants.
The whole purpose of this is to give legitimacy to illegal aliens.
The governa is trying to ‘punish’ NYC by not helping to pay for the migrants that were dumped there. Perhaps Mayor Adams should make a call to Mr. Homan to help remove these ‘expenses’ from his budget.
Hope Trump drops the politically motivated federal case against him.
Exactly—this is an easy fix.
Turn the NYPD loose to turn over illegal aliens to ICE.
In a matter of months the problem will be greatly reduced—as most remaining illegal invaders flee NYC.
Exactly—this is an easy fix.
Turn the NYPD loose to turn over illegal aliens to ICE.
In a matter of months the problem will be greatly reduced—as most remaining illegal invaders flee NYC.
At one time, Adams was proud to proclaim NYC as a sanctuary city. Not so much anymore. Reality has hit home.
Unless it is expressly for working with ICE to clear out the illegals, there’s no justification for it.
“The migrant crisis”
What a laugher that is. They created it. What did they think would happen if you invited all the world’s poor and indigent in for free housing, free food, EBT cards, free phones, etc.?
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.