The Cost of Migrants: A Closer Look at New York City's Burden

💰New York City expects to spend $12 billion on migrants over the next three years.

👥Over 107,000 migrants are currently in New York City, causing strain on resources and the community.

🏢Vacant buildings are being used to house migrants, resulting in overcrowding and increased crime rates.

🗽Councilwoman Palladino criticizes city leadership and calls for a change in direction to protect the community.

🔀Republicans propose a stronger stance on immigration and border control to address the issue at a federal level.

Where is the $12 billion coming from?

—The $12 billion is coming from taxpayers, as it is included in the city's budget.

How is the migrant influx impacting Councilwoman Palladino's district?

—Councilwoman Palladino's District 19 is experiencing overcrowding, increased crime rates, and strains on resources due to the migrant influx.

Who is to blame for the current crisis?

—Councilwoman Palladino criticizes city leadership, including Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul, for not taking decisive action to address the crisis.

What is the Republican stance on the issue?

—Republicans advocate for stronger immigration policies and border control to address the issue at a federal level.

What is the desired outcome?

—Councilwoman Palladino and Republicans seek a change in leadership and policies to protect the community and reduce the strain caused by the migrant influx.

00:20New York City expects to spend $12 billion on migrants over the next three years.

00:32Over 107,000 migrants are currently in New York City, causing strain on resources and the community.

01:50Vacant buildings are being used to house migrants, resulting in overcrowding and increased crime rates.

03:05Councilwoman Palladino criticizes city leadership and calls for a change in direction to protect the community.

06:04Republicans propose a stronger stance on immigration and border control to address the issue at a federal level.